In Los Angeles, a new set of public defenders is running for judge in November. Their goal? They insist that the job of a judge should be more about finding creative solutions to foster rehabilitation than doling out punishment.

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Public Defenders Look to Grow Their Presence on the Bench in Los Angeles - Bolts

Hoping to reform county courts, three public defenders are running for judge this fall. They want to build on the success of one candidate in 2022 ...