The first step is to submit an APPLICATION FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY UNITY BAR ENDORSEMENT FOR JUDICIAL OFFICE to a Member organization. Each Member organization retains sole discretion whether it will nominate any applicant for LACUB endorsement.
No. LACUB Members are permitted to nominate non-members, subject to their own internal judicial evaluation policies and procedures.
Whether or not you are a member of one or more Member organizations, you may submit an application to any Member. You will be subject to that Member’s own internal judicial endorsement policies and procedures. Alternatively, you may contact LACUB directly at launitybar@gmail.com.
Yes. Each Member follows its own internal judicial evaluation procedures when evaluating an Application for LACUB Endorsement. See each Member’s evaluation procedures for their particular requirements.
In the case of a trial court Candidate, a long-form resume which includes education, a detailed description of legal experience with examples of any important accomplishments, community activities, law-related and/or other leadership, any activities aligned with LACUB’s mission, and anything else that the Candidate would like to be considered (i.e., a PDQ).
In the case of a United States District Court, or state or federal appellate position, at their option the applicant may submit a long-form resume as described above or their PDQ (or equivalent official questionnaire).
Any PDQ may be redacted in the applicant’s discretion to protect sensitive, personal or highly confidential information.
A nominee may but is not required to submit any additional materials for consideration, such as any prior endorsements, letters of support or other materials submitted to the Governor’s Office.
Each LACUB Member has its own internal evaluation procedures and criteria it takes into consideration. In addition, all LACUB Members consider the applicant’s judicial demeanor, past and relevant legal experience, and professional reputation.
No. LACUB Members retain sole discretion over which individuals they will nominate for LACUB endorsement.
Yes.
No. LACUB has internal procedures governing the nomination and endorsement process, but each Member follows its own internal judicial evaluation procedures in evaluating and nominating individuals for LACUB endorsement, and in evaluating individuals nominated by other Members.
No. A majority of voting Members is required for LACUB endorsement.
No. Applications are accepted and LACUB endorsements are issued on a rolling basis.
Each Member follows its own internal judicial evaluation procedures in evaluating applications for LACUB endorsement. The timelines vary from Member to Member.
Each Member follows its own internal judicial evaluation procedures in evaluating applications for LACUB endorsement, which may include an interview. If nominated for LACUB endorsement, the applicant may be asked to submit to a brief interview.
Typically one month, subject to reasonable extensions at the election of the Nominating Member.
No.
No.
LACUB retains discretion to endorse more than one nominee for any judicial office.
Yes. LACUB submitted its first endorsements on July 19, 2024, and continues to evaluate nominations as they are received. To date, LACUB has endorsed individuals for Los Angeles Superior Court, Second District Court of Appeal and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Endorsed individuals include members and non-members of Member organizations. LACUB has also issued letters of support to the Commission on Judicial Appointments in support of nominees for appointment to the Second District Court of Appeal, and to the United States Senate Judiciary Committee in support of nominees for appointment to the USDC Central District.
Generally, no. In limited circumstances LACUB may endorse or otherwise support candidates for elected office who were previously endorsed by LACUB for appointment.
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