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Judges and Judiciary

Nov. 5, 2020

Northern Californians choose legally diverse judges in 3 races

Campaigning in part on increasing diversity in the legal community, Criminal defense attorney Elena Condes said voters recognized the need to bring a wider range of perspectives to the bench. She emphasized her background as a Latina, lesbian and extensive work as a defense attorney.

Northern Californians choose legally diverse judges in 3 races
From left: Elena Condes and Nancy de la Pena

By Winston Cho

Criminal defense attorney Elena Condes was elected to the Alameda County Superior Court, according to voting results Wednesday.

Condes has spent her entire 27-year legal career in the county. She beat civil rights attorney Mark Fickes.

Campaigning in part on increasing diversity in the legal community, Condes said voters recognized the need to brin...

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