ENDORSEMENTS
ORGANIZATIONAL
Judicial
Hon. Sergio Tapia, Presiding Judge of the Los Angeles County Courts
Hon. Ricardo Ocampo, Assistant Presiding Judge of the Los Angeles County Courts
Hon. Yvette Verategui, Supervising Judge of the Los Angeles County Criminal Courts
Hon. Olivia Rosales, Assistant Supervising Judge of the Los Angeles County Criminal
Courts
Hon. Akemi Arakaki, Supervising Judge of the Juvenile / Dependency Courts
Hon. Lisa Coen, Supervising Judge of the Norwalk Courts
Hon. Kelvin Filer, Supervising Judge of the Compton Courts
Hon. Ashley Price, Assistant Supervising Judge of the Compton Courts
Hon. Osman Abbasi
Hon. Abigal Baron
Hon. George Bird
Hon. David Brougham
Hon. Joseph Burghardt
Hon. Joan Cassani (retired)
Hon. Tony Cho
Hon. Joan Chrostek
Hon. Robert Chu
Hon. Ron Coen
Hon. Sean Coen
Hon. Debra Cole-Hall
Hon. Alfred Coletta
Hon. Shannon Cooley
Hon. Andrew Cooper
Hon. Jennifer Copps
Hon. Huey Cotton
Hon. Andrea Davalos
Hon. Troy Davis
Hon. Stephanie Dixon
Hon. Christopher Frisco
Hon. Karen Gauff
Hon. David Gelfound
Hon. Rene Gilbertson
Hon. Danette Gomez
Hon. Christian Gullon
Hon. Hector Gutierrez
Hon. Jerome Haig
Hon. Randolph Hammock
Hon. Marcelita Haynes
Hon. David Herriford
Hon. Donna Hollingsworth
Hon. Georgia Huerta
Hon. Eleanor Hunter
Hon. Roger Ito
Hon. Clay Jacke III
Hon. Michael Jesic
Hon. Upinder Kalra
Hon. Warren Kato
Hon. Lana Kim
Hon. Esther Kim
Hon. Mark Kim
Hon. Jessica Kronstadt
Hon. Bernie LaForteza
Hon. J.D. Lord
Hon. Victor Martinez
Hon. Darrell Mavis
Hon. LaRonda McCoy
Hon. Judy Meyer
Hon. Peter Mirich
Hon. Carol Najera
Hon. Benjamin Osorio (retired)
Hon. Michael O’Gara
Hon. Joseph Porras
Hon. Sherry Powell
Hon. Connie Quinones
Hon. Julian Recana
Hon. Adrian Roxas
Hon. Kevin Stennis
Hon. Gustavo Sztraicher
Hon. Gary Tanaka
Hon. Frank Tavelman
Hon. Lee Tsao
Hon. Joel Wallenstein
Hon. Laura Walton
Hon. Stacy Wiese
Hon. Jacob Yim
Hon. Hayden Zacky
Hon. Craig Richman (retired)
Commissioner Gregory Lesser
Commissioner Joel Koury
Current/Former Prosecutors and District Attorneys
Alex Hogue, Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Bill Smith, Retired Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Brian Schirn, Head Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Chris Albanese, Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Cindy Barnes, Head Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Dinko Bozanich, Retired Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Everett D. Emerson, Retired Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Frank Dunnick, Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Garrett Dameron, Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Gary Nielsen, Retired Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Geoff Lewin, Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Gloria Merin, Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
John Colello, Head Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
John Lewin, Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Karen Nishita, Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Keith Koyano, Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Laurie Trammell, Deputy Public Defender, Los Angeles County
Luke Sisak, Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Maria Ghobodi, Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Mary Murry, Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
MaryAnn Escalante, Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Michael Hall, Retired Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Michael Mallano, Retired Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Phillip Stirling, Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Rachel Hardiman, Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Robert Britton, Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Robert Villa, Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Samantha Borghi, Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Scott Carbaugh, Head Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Shawn Randolph, Head Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Siannah Collado, Senior Deputy Prosecutor, Redondo Beach
Steven Schreiner, Retired Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Timothy Hu, Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Val Cole, Head Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Elected
Janice Hahn/ LA County Supervisor
Hon. James Bozajian / Mayor of Calabasas
Hon. Mark Waronek / Council Member, City of Lomita
Hon. Andrew Lara / Councilmember, Pico Rivera
Mayor Pro Tem Temple City, Ed Chen
Former Mayor of Covina and Current Council Member Walter Allen III
Vivian Malauulu, Candidate, Long Beach City Council, Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees
Vice Mayor Roberto Uranga, Long Beach, Seventh District
Hon. Lynda P. Johnson, Mayor of Cerritos
Current/Former Deputy Public Defenders
A.J. Bayne, Deputy Public Defender, Los Angeles County
Murrey Correia, Assistant Head Deputy Public Defender, Los Angeles County
Marie Geelan, Deputy Public Defender
Russel Griffith, Deputy Public Defender (Retired)
Kevin Johnson, Deputy Public Defender
Cheryl LaCour, Alternate Public Defender
Ann Nguyen, Deputy Public Defender, Los Angeles County
Vanessa Rownaghi, Head Deputy Alternate Public Defender, Los Angeles County
Brent Tufeld, Deputy Public Defender (Retired)
Attorneys
Andy Stein, Attorney
Anthony Falangetti, Attorney
Bruce McGregor, Attorney
Charles Frisco, Attorney
Henry Salcido, Attorney
Joe Marcus, Attorney
Joseph Marcus Jr., Attorney
Kevin Greber, Attorney
Kristin Trutanich, Attorney
Louis Sepe, Attorney
Mark Haushalter, Attorney
Michael Norris, Attorney
Michelle Mathes, Attorney
Rich Poland, Attorney
Robert Ernenwein, Attorney
Hon. Steve Cooley - Former Los Angeles County District Attorney
“With total confidence, I endorse your candidacy for retention as Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court. You were a highly skilled and dedicated prosecutor with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. You brought those qualities to the bench and have applied them well in your role as a Superior Court Judge. You are smart and have a good work ethic, and you should be retained in your current position as judge.”
Hon. Michael Shultz
Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court
“Judge Pat Connolly’s tenure on the bench reflects the highest ideals of judicial
service—unquestioned integrity, a deep commitment to justice, and steadfast dedication to public service and public safety. Widely respected across the legal community, he is known for exceptional professionalism and care. With a reputation for principled leadership and trusted service, Judge Connolly is exceptionally well qualified and an
outstanding choice for reelection. I am proud to support his candidacy.”
Alonzo "Lonzo" Williams -Compton Native and the Godfather of West Coast Hip-Hop
“He (Judge Connolly) talks to you like a human being, not a defendant. I’m endorsing Judge Pat Connolly, he’s a good guy and he has a great program. He’s redirecting a lot of lives that could be in the penitentiary, that right there is a blessing within itself.”
COMMUNITY
Lauren Pettigrew-Munzer - Family member of a murdered victim
"Pat Connolly stood by our family during the most difficult time in our lives. He made sure we understood every step and gave us confidence that justice would be served. His empathy and compassion meant everything to us—and we remain grateful to him to this day."
Veronica Chau - Lt. LASD, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (Ret.)
"I spent my career defending victims and pursuing those who harmed them—until one day, we became the family of the victim. There are no words to fully express our gratitude to Pat Connolly for his unwavering dedication, compassion, and persistence in securing justice and accountability for our dear friend, Ceci Rosa. Our LASD family will always be grateful.”