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Los Angeles County, CA June 8, 2010 Election
Smart Voter Maren Elizabeth Nelson

Candidate for
Judge-Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 131

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Judge of the Superior Court
  • Rated "Exceptionally Well Qualified" by the Judicial Elections Evaluation Committee, Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • Judge of the Superior Court, 2009-present
  • Commissioner, Los Angeles Superior Court, 2004-2009
  • Distinguished Jurist Award, 2008, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Southern California Chapter)
  • Attorney, Morrison & Foerster LLP, 1987-2004 (partner from 1990); Overton, Lyman & Prince, Associate, 1981-1987
  • J.D., University of Southern California, Order of the Coif, 1981; B.A., Occidental College, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1978
Top Priorities if Elected
  • To reach a fair result in every case, consistent with the law and the facts
  • To treat all participants equally, with respect and dignity
  • To issue reasoned, understandable decisions
Questions on Issues

The League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from Maren Elizabeth Nelson
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Key Endorsements
  • District Attorney Steve Cooley
  • Sheriff Lee Baca
  • Over 100 Superior Court judges
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Campaign Contact Information
E-mail: reelectjudgenelson2010@gmail.com

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