The San Diego La Raza Lawyers evaluates and considers for endorsement judicial candidates who reflect the diversity of the State of California. Our purpose is to ensure that the Latino community is appropriately represented on the bench.

The Committee accomplishes this mission by 1.) encouraging qualified Latino and Latina attorneys to seek appointments to the bench, 2.) evaluating the qualifications and judicial temperament of appointment candidates seeking the endorsement and support of La Raza Lawyers, 3.) advocating on behalf of the those candidates La Raza Lawyers has endorsed to the Governor.

The committee will consider requests for letters of support and/or endorsements for non-partisan, local and county elected positions, such as district attorney and city attorney, as well as candidates for directors of the San Diego County Bar Board.

The Judicial Endorsement Committee consists of the Chair, four additional board members and/or general members selected by the President, and the President. Those seeking endorsements should contact the Chair, send a resume, and any other materials that the candidate would like considered by the committee. Any questions regarding the process or the committee should be directed to the Chair.

The committee gives great weight to past and present participation and involvement in community activities, including, but not limited to Latino community organizations, that demonstrates a commitment to the values of diversity.
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The committee interviews the candidates, conducts due diligence, and makes a recommendation to the board. The board considers the recommendation of the committee, and may accept or reject the recommendation. The final decision whether to endorse or support a candidate, is made by the board.

Judicial Chair: Lilia Garcia

POLICY GOVERNING JUDICIAL AND ELECTED OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS COMMITTEE OF SAN DIEGO LA RAZA LAWYERS ASSOCIATION

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