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Los Angeles County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
Smart Voter Additional Endorsements for Judy Levey Meyer

Candidate for
Superior Court Judge; County of Los Angeles; Office 69

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Criminal Prosecutor Judy Levey Meyer has earned the Los Angeles County Bar Association's HIGHEST Rating of WELL QUALIFIED for the position of Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge, Office 69.

Judy Levey Meyer's judicial candidacy is endorsed by the following individuals, professional associations and organizations on this page.

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Metropolitan News-Enterprise
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Editorial, October 14, 2004

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Metropolitan News-Enterprise re-endorses Criminal Prosecutor Judy Levey Meyer for Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge, Office 69. This endorsement is significant, especially since this Los Angeles daily newspaper focuses largely on law and the courts.  Founded in 1901, Metropolitan News-Enterprise also publishes the Rules of Court of the State of California, as well as Los Angeles County and other major California counties.

In their Thursday, October 14, 2004 editorial, Five Endorsed For Superior Court, they state:

"We endorsed Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Judith Levey Meyer when she was a candidate in the primary. We discerned then, as we do now, special qualities possessed by this candidate which render her right for the job.

Able and fair-minded, Meyer is a respected prosecutor.

. . . Meyer's verve, commitment and astuteness are such that we foresee judicial service on [Meyer's] part of the highest caliber, and therefore unhesitatingly 're-endorse' her."

In their Thursday, October 14, 2004 editions, all three publications agree and once again unanimously endorse Criminal Prosecutor Judy Levey Meyer for Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge, Office 69:

"In a tough race of five candidates, only two remain. And the top vote-getter, Judith Levey Meyer, was also our choice in March for the job. We stand by our recommendation and urge voters to cast their votes once again for Meyer.

Meyer has accumulated accolades as a prosecutor in the Torrance office of the District Attorney. Her experience, knowledge of the law and ability earned her the highest rating of 'well qualified' from the county Bar. Recently, she gained conviction of a 'three- strikes' rapist who was handed a sentence of 100 years to life.

On the other hand, her opponent, Donna Groman, herself a commissioner in Inglewood Juvenile Court, has a reputation of being soft on crime, according to her opponent and Rick De La Sota, head deputy of juvenile operations. De La Sota said Groman's experience is in dependency court and not in criminal courts. He said on two occasions, she has handed down soft sentences, even allowing defendants to be released who committed new crimes.

We join with D.A. Steve Cooley, who said Meyer 'would be a tremendous asset to the judicial system' in endorsing Judith Levey Meyer for Superior Court Judge."

In their Thursday, October 14, 2004 edition, the Daily Breeze gives their re-endorsement to Criminal Prosecutor Judy Levey Meyer for Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge, Office 69:

"We again endorse prosecutor Judy Levey Meyer, who has spent a decade specializing in prosecuting sex crime offenders. Meyer is in a runoff against Superior Court Commissioner Donna Groman.

Meyer has worked in the D.A.'s Office in Torrance and has the support of many leaders in the South Bay, as well as police officers associations in Torrance, Gardena and Redondo Beach. Having also served as a temporary judge, Meyer has demonstrated the drive and determination to be a successful jurist."

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Quotes & Endorsement Letter Excerpts

  • "Judy's education, dedication and experience have prepared her to serve on the Superior Court. The citizens deserve judges of the highest caliber and Judy clearly has the qualifications to provide exemplary service to the public."

    George Deukmejian, 35th Governor of California

  • "Los Angeles will be safer with you on the bench."

    Los Angeles County Sheriff Leroy D. Baca

  • "You clearly possess all of the qualities necessary to be an effective bench officer and predictably would be a tremendous asset to the judicial system."

    Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley

  • ". . . Meyer's verve, commitment and astuteness are such that we foresee judicial service on her part of the highest caliber, and therefore unhesitatingly re-endorse her."

    Metropolitan News-Enterprise
    October 14, 2004

  • Deputy District Attorney Judith Levey Meyer "has an unmistakable aptitude for judicial service."

    Metropolitan News-Enterprise
    March 1, 2004

  • " We believe that you will effectively balance the need for due process with the need for justice for the far too many members of society who become victims. Your compassion, integrity and common sense will serve you and the people of the State of California well."

    National Latino Peace Officers Association (NLPOA)

  • "You clearly possess all of the qualities to be an effective bench officer. Your reputation as ethical, courteous and respectful is unchallenged throughout the legal and law enforcement community."

    Sgt. Tom Eskridge, President
    Redondo Beach Police Officers Association

  • "Your record of conscientious achievement as a lawyer warrants your election to the superior court. We need your work ethic and legal knowledge on the superior court."

    Presiding Justice Paul Turner,
    California Court of Appeals
    2nd District, Division 5

  • "We are confident that your integrity, judgment and clear grasp of issues will best embody those of our members and of your constituents."

    Patrick Gomez, President
    Professional Police Officers Association (PPOA)
    representing Over 6,000
    Los Angeles County Law Enforcement Professionals

  • "We believe that your education, experience, work ethic and balanced understanding of criminal law make you well qualified to serve as a Superior Court Judge."

    Los Angeles Police Command Officers Association

  • "Your uncommon level of fairness displayed to all of those who come before the criminal justice system and a mutual desire to remove from our streets, those who would violate our laws, more than qualifies you for this endorsement."

    Loyd Waters, President
    Inglewood Police Association

  • "We again endorse prosecutor Judy Levey Meyer, who has spent a decade specializing in prosecuting sex crime offenders."

    Daily Breeze
    October 14, 2004

  • "Our endorsement [for Office Number 69] goes to Levey Meyer." The Daily Breeze is "impressed with Levey Meyer's drive and enthusiasm. She has endorsements from police officers associations in Torrance, Gardena and Redondo Beach."

    Daily Breeze
    February 19, 2004

  • "On behalf of the Executive Board and the nearly 3,000 members of the Los Angeles County Firefighters Local 1014, I am pleased to convey our endorsement for your candidacy of Superior Court Judge, Seat #69."

    Dave Gillote, President
    Los Angeles County Firefighters Local 1014,
    representing Professional Firefighters in 57 cities
    and the County of Los Angeles

  • "On behalf of the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs, the largest association of deputy sheriffs and district attorney investigators in the United States, currently representing over 7,000 sworn law enforcement officers, we are pleased to recommend Judith Levey Meyer for an appointment to the Los Angeles Superior Court."

    Roy L. Burns, President
    Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS)

  • For Office No. 69, "Meyer is the clear favorite, with 10 years as a prosecutor and a strong reputation among judicial circles."

    Long Beach Press Telegram

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