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Los Angeles County, CA June 3, 2008 Election
Smart Voter Hilleri Grossman Merritt

Candidate for
Judge, Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 72

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Criminal Trial Prosecutor
  • Juris Doctor Degree, Loyola Law School, 1993
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree, cum laude, UCLA 1990
  • Deputy District Attorney, 1994-present
  • District Attorney of the Month, 2006
  • Sex Crimes Division, 1998-2003
  • Commendation from Los Angeles Police Chief Bratton and LT. Neiman, 2006, for Gang Murder conviction
Top Priorities if Elected
  • To preside fairly so that all parties feel their voices are heard, including vicitims, witnesses and jurors.
  • To reduce the tremendous courtroom backlog by bringing civil cases to trial in a timely and efficient manner.
  • To keep our communities safe by ensuring that repeat/violent offenders receive lengthy prison sentences.
Questions on Issues

The the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from Hilleri Grossman Merritt
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Key Endorsements
  • Present and past District Attorneys Steve Cooley and Gil Garcetti
  • The Los Angeles Times and Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca
  • Rated "WELL QUALIFIED" by the Los Angeles County Bar Association
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Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.merrittforjudge.com
E-mail: hgmerritt@gmail.com

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