The People I'm Meeting on the Campaign Trail

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One of the greatest privileges of this campaign has been meeting people from every corner of Los AngelesCounty. Every neighborhood, community event, and conversation reminds me why I chose a career inpublic service nearly three decades ago.

On any given day, I might meet a teacher, a small business owner, a police officer, a

nurse, a constructionworker, a college student, a retiree, or a parent trying to balance work and family. I talk with attorneys, courtemployees, civic leaders, and people who have never set foot inside a courtroom. Their backgrounds aredifferent. Their experiences are different. Their perspectives are different.

And that is exactly as it should be.

One of the most important lessons I have learned during my years as a Deputy Public Defender is thatevery person deserves to be heard and treated with dignity. Behind every case file is a human being. Behindevery courtroom appearance is a family, a job, a future, or a life that may be forever changed by whathappens in court.

Those experiences have shaped the kind of judge I aspire to be.

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A judge doesn't belong to one neighborhood, one profession, one political party, or one community. Ajudge belongs to everyone. The courtroom is one of the few places where every person—regardless of theirbackground, resources, or beliefs—should know they will receive the same careful attention, the samerespect, and the same fair application of the law.

That is why these conversations on the campaign trail matter so much to me. They remind me of theincredible diversity of Los Angeles County and of the responsibility that comes with wearing a judicial robe.The people I meet may never agree on every issue, but they all share one expectation: that when they walkinto a courtroom, the judge will listen, will be prepared, and will decide their case fairly.

I have also been inspired by the volunteers and supporters who have welcomed me into their communitiesand introduced me to their neighbors. Their generosity reinforces my belief that trust is earned—notthrough promises, but through integrity, experience, and a demonstrated commitment to public service.

Running for judge has given me the opportunity to listen in a different way. Throughout my legal career, Ihave listened to clients, victims, witnesses, attorneys, and judges. On the campaign trail, I am listening tothe community I hope to continue serving. Every conversation deepens my appreciation for the people whomake Los Angeles County such an extraordinary place.

If I have the honor of serving on the Superior Court, my commitment will remain the same as it has beenthroughout my career: to be everyone's judge. To approach every case without fear or favor. To treat everyperson who enters the courtroom with courtesy and respect. To apply the law faithfully and impartially. Andto remember that justice depends not only on the right outcome, but on every person knowing they wereheard.

Thank you to everyone who has shared your stories with me, asked thoughtful questions, and welcomedme into your communities. It is an honor to meet you, to listen, and to earn your trust.