padding-bottom: 5px; Troy Slaten a current defense attorney and former child actor whose credits include series regular roles on Cagney & Lacey (1981-88) and Parker Lewis Cant } $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { width: 57%; font-weight: bold; 1,087 likes. I have been given tremendous opportunities and have enjoyed the strong support of family and friends. I believe that if we only put people in these seats that are used to operating from positions of power, be it prosecution or private practice, we are doing a disservice to our communities, and to the majority of people who find themselves involved in the criminal system. .electionsectionheading { The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Even with state law protections, parents of minor children working in the entertainment business can take 75% of the childs earnings. vertical-align: middle; .external_links_table { width: auto !important; } U.S. President | position: relative; But if you dont, youre going to be locked up. Thats compulsory, but its giving the person the chance. color: black; .indicate_scroll { color: black; My opponent has been in the Hardcore Gang Division. display: block; } font-size: 20px; } padding-left: 0; I remember being upset that they wouldnt let me attend industry parties and other events, but looking back now, I am so grateful. letter-spacing: .04em; } .widget-img { This American lawrelated biographical article is a stub. max-width: 600px; display: inline-block; } margin: 0; margin-top: 1em; My goal in running for judge was to offer a more balanced perspective, informed by my work and ability to find solutions for our community. } Equal access for all while efficiently Cities | color: #fff; font-weight: 200; Federal courts | a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } } PLYS, among other things, operates a boys home for about 80 residents who are on probation and unable to return home. .infobox { font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 8px; Whom we seat as Judges, is of the utmost importance to the lives of the People of the Please, Municipal elections in Los Angeles County, California (2022), https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Anna_Slotky_Reitano&oldid=8795629, Superior Court of Los Angeles County candidate, 2022, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. } .race_header { border-radius: 50%; top: 2px; However, it does not mean judges can ignore or bend the law to support their personal feelings on any matter. background-color: red; font-size: .9em; Thus, I believe personal beliefs and passions should not affect decisions when applying the law. font-weight: bold; How to vote | height: 100%; .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { width: 100% Troy William Slaten (born February 21, 1975) is an American attorney, media pundit, candidate for Los Angeles Superior Court Judge, former actor, former Managing Attorney of Slaten Lawyers, APC, and Administrative Law Judge for the State of California. Abby Baron and Anna Slotky Reitano defeated Sharon Ransom, Troy Slaten, and Mark Rosenfeld in the primary for Superior Court of Los Angeles County on June 7, 2022. vertical-align: top;

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. WebView the profiles of people named Troy Slaten. I was forced to be the new kid again and again with all the anxiety and stress that that brings. width: 100% Via prison and court reform, the successful child actor turned lawyer wants to relieve Los Angeles of being the county with the highest incarceration rate in the United States. And to me that was wrong; I couldnt in good conscience go into the DAs office and prosecute those crimes. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { margin-right: 12px; height: 56px; } padding:7px 8px 8px; .results_row td:first-child { It was for a model car and it also featured another actor, David Faustino, who would become Bud Bundy in Married with Children. .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} Source. } font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; .inner_percentage.Democratic { display: inline-block; background-color: #f9f9f9; width: 100% !important; Ballotpedia features 395,418 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. } Source. As a child, I forfeited many experiences that most kids take for granted. padding-left: 0; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { } .results_table { border: 1px solid #999; } .inner_percentage.Green { }) Los Angeles has the biggest jail system in the world, and it also doubles as the largest mental health facility. margin-bottom: 1px; width: 100%; font-size: 2em; I look forward to having the opportunity to serve the County of Los Angeles. padding-bottom: 7px; .votebox-results-cell--number { .race_header.libertarian { color:white; font-weight: bold; overflow-x: auto; .widget-row.value-only.white { color: #888; } .results_table_container { Accessibility Help. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. } Were always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc but weve spoken with enough people to know that its not always easy. I also have experience prosecuting and defending restraining order cases, family law, business consulting, internal investigations and risk management. top: 0px; width: 57%; } border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Public policy. I consider myself an engaged voter, but when you get far down-ballot theres usually shortcuts Ill take, like just looking for the (D) or (R). .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} width: 50px; I am a partner at Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { .widget-row { font-style: italic;

Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Elections in 2023 | As a former actor, it was sometimes difficult to have professionals in the law take me seriously as an attorney. I hope to be one of the first. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { margin-top: 16px; .widget-row.Libertarian { Contact our sales team. } The reality is that when we are only electing judges whose focus has been on obtaining the maximum sentence, then we are really losing out on the experience and understanding necessary to embrace new laws aimed at treating and preventing future crimes down the road. $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { My most rewarding experience as an attorney has been to serve the people of Los Angeles County as a Judge Pro-Tem (temporary Judge) in the Los Angeles Superior Court, primarily in traffic and small claims courts. } text-align: left; font-size: 1.2em; float: left; .results_row { background: #4c4c4c; .non_result_row th { position: absolute; margin-bottom:16px; Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. } width: 100%; .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } text-align: left !important; His most memorable role was on the series Parker Lewis Can't Lose as Jerry Steiner. Troy Slaten, attorney/legal commentator Website: troyslatenforjudge.com Endorsements: Judicial, law enforcement endorsements (see full list) LACBA rating: } width: 100%; } width: 150px; border-bottom: 1px solid grey; display: block; My grandmother met a talent agent while playing cards at a casino in Los Angeles. background-color: #f9d334; Its giving them a red scarlet letter that theyll never be able to shake, and it will effect their ability to get jobs, to get housing, to be able to vote and to be able to participate in society, potentially forever. color: white; Today wed like to introduce you to Troy Slaten. } })(); See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection. color: #0645ad; width: 250px; background-color: #f9d334; word-wrap: break-word; So imagine youre the defendant, and youre now charged with a crime with a gang enhancement on it, and theyre offering you 16 months [if you plead guilty]. width: 90%; There is a big disparity in workload and in overall fairness because the prosecutors get to decide whether a case is dismissed or if theyre going to plea bargain and what theyre going to charge. Suggest a story: VoyageLA is built on recommendations from the community; its how we uncover hidden gems, so if you or someone you know deserves recognition please let us know here. width: 350px; width: 43%; Nonpartisan primary election Nonpartisan primary for Superior Court of Los Angeles County Abby Baron and Anna Slotky Reitano defeated Sharon Ransom, Troy What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

.results_text { } .outer_percentage { I prosecuted some cases as a law clerk; I did two misdemeanor jury trials; I did dozens of felony preliminary hearings. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Public policy. Key Dates: Election: March 3 * Early voting begins: Feb. 22 display: block; overflow-x: scroll; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { display: inline-block; } Its the judges, in conjunction with the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, who decide how much money can go toward veterans court, homeless court, womens reentry court, drug court, mental health court. letter-spacing: 0.03em; font-style: italic; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { } background-color: #6db24f; } .votebox-scroll-container { For more information: Troy Slaten for Judge He says, Since the first day I stepped into the courtroom as a certified law clerk I aspired to become a bench officer.. font-weight: bold; Troy Slaten a current defense attorney and former child actor whose credits include series regular roles on Cagney & Lacey (1981-88) and Parker Lewis Cant Lose (1990-93) is hoping to swap professions again on March 3, when hes running to become a judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Fairness in the courts and maintaining judicial integrity. This page was current at the end of the individual's last campaign covered by Ballotpedia. School districts | position: relative; .results_text { .widget-row.value-only.black { left: 0; width: 250px; padding-left: 8px; I am running for LA Jump to. div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } Abby Baron defeated Anna Slotky Reitano in the general election for Superior Court of Los Angeles County on November 8, 2022. Counties | } width: 100%; } Please reach out with any questions or interview requests. WebBlue Voter Guide helps you make election choices by showing who has endorsed the candidates and propositions. margin-top: 1px; How would you describe your legal philosophy? We are a full-service law firm in California that concentrates on defense matters. .race_header.republican { z-index:1; .clearfix { He explains, Mass incarceration disproportionately affects young men and women of color. There were no incumbents in this race. We need judges who understand mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, and are willing to use the tools available through the law to protect public safety through ensuring access to treatment. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { padding-left: 10px; } display: inline-block; Empathy is important, as it will shape how judges treat people directly in their courts. width: 150px; margin-top: 0px; We have 12 offices throughout California with approximately 60 lawyers. The bulk of offenses committed are not life cases, and the sentences are capped at a certain maximum, so most defendants do end up released at some point. .survey-result {padding:10px;} Overall, would you say things have been easy for you? Best known as Michael Lacey on Cagney and Lacey (1982-1988). } } width: 150px; font-size: 0.9em; } margin-top: 16px; Prosecutors used to be able to put things like gang homicide prosecutor, child molestation prosecutor. Who wouldnotwant to elect a child molestation prosecutor?! $('.pastResponses').hide(); overflow-x: auto; I believe that judges must remain fair and neutral to all parties before them. } } color: white; Some people might think, I dont want to trust him because he was an actor., But in an election where lots of people are coming into the voting booth with zero information on you and your opponent just your name and three words all else being equal, I have to think pressing an advantage of any kind as far as name recognition would be the move. $('.showResponses').show(); }. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. Being a huge fan of Law and Order, the decision to go to law school was pretty easy. } 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. font-size: 1.2em; } .non_result_row { .widget-row.heading { vertical-align: top; height: 22px; $('.collapse').collapse('show'); .top_disclaimer { .votebox-results-cell--number { margin-bottom: 4px;

float:right; And some judges are conscious of those things, and other judges are not. 	} 	.votebox_bp_logo { They are overworked, underpaid, they have 400 cases each, and they are really doing the best they can with limited resources. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. This is what my campaign is about: finding alternatives to incarceration, ending the scourge of mass incarceration, ending the jail turnstile and ending the school-to-prison pipeline.. } 		margin: 8px auto; .survey-result {padding:10px;}  California Courts of Appeal However, once they got to know me and my professional ability, they quickly learned that I could be dead serious when needed. Abby Baron and Anna Slotky Reitano  defeated Sharon Ransom, Troy Slaten, and Mark Rosenfeld in the  primary for Superior Court of Los Angeles County on June 7, 2022. 	.votebox_bp_logo { 
float:right; 	} 	font-weight: bold; Like 8 percent? It was this experience that solidified my desire to run for election. And for voters, if youre gonna have a judge decide a case for you, do you want that judge to have been a lifelong prosecutor who has counted as a win getting the maximum sentence they could possibly get for somebody? Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion.  	color: white; WebFAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION 1102 Q Street  Suite 3000  Sacramento, CA 95811 November 21, 2022 Troy Slaten Candidate, Superior Court Judge Via email:  On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 			.results_table_container { Join Facebook to connect with Troy Slaten and others you may know. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022. .hideResponses { display: none;} 	} U.S. President |        .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;}   
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