ENDORSEMENTS

Organizational

"The International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Local 94 Foremen’s Union, is proud to give our unanimous and strong endorsement to Hon. Pat Connolly for re-election to Seat 116 of the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

 Judge Connolly has built a solid record on the bench.  He is fair, consistent, and treats people with respect. 

 Our union represents hardworking people who want a safe community where families can live and prosper.  Judge Connolly understands that and respects our union and the values we represent. 

 For these reasons, ILWU Local 94 Foremen’s Union unanimously supports Hon. Pat Connolly for re-election.  We’re confident he will continue to serve with integrity and fairness."

ILWU, Local 94 Foreman's Union 

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.”

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. 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. 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. 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

Elected

  • 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

All titles are for identification purposes only. Endorsements by individuals do not indicate support from their respective offices.