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Letters,
Judges and Judiciary

Jan. 7, 2022

In judicial elections, state law favors one profession

The reason is simple. Ballot designations.

David D. Diamond

Diamond & Associates

Email: diamond@ladefender.com

David is a certified criminal law specialist by the State Bar of California.

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As the 2022 judicial elections will soon be upon us, it is finally time to review an egregious oversight that affects the results in this state. Regardless of party affiliation, the hope for all voters is a safe, fair and free election. Judicial elections are somewhat of an anomaly, with friends and family often asking attorneys for their thoughts on the candidates. This is unfortunate, as the election of judicial officers carries great importance in our great state.<...

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