Vote Bayne
Experienced, fair, and ready to serve (Office 87) on June 2, 2026
03/20/26 Endorsed by Metropolitan News-Enterprise!
Meet A.J. Bayne
Over 30 years of courtroom experience defending the Constitutionally guaranteed right of due process and pursuing fair results under the law.
"I have known A.J. for over a decade. Over that time I have seen him in various stages of litigation, from arraignment to jury trial. Throughout those proceedings, he has exhibited a strong moral compass, ethical practices and an exceptional work ethic. A.J. has the temperament and judgment necessary to be an effective, thoughtful and empathetic bench officer. He has my respect and support for election to the bench".
Shiraz Khalid, Deputy District Attorney and Co-President Elect, South Asian Bar Association of Southern California
"Mr. Bayne possesses the temperament and patience which would make him an absolute asset and effective bench officer. His integrity and intellectual capacity are just part of the reasons why I fully support his endeavor to become a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge."
Hon. Sean Coen, Judge Los Angeles County Superior Court
Judicial Endorsements
Hon. Abby Baron, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Hon. Robert G. Chu, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Hon. Sean Coen, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Hon. Pat Connolly, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Hon. Laura Ellison, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Hon. Miguel Espinoza, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Hon. Christopher Frisco, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Hon. Holly J. Fujie, former Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles (Office 87)
Hon. Hector E. Gutierrez, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Hon. Jerome J. Haig, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Hon. Warren Kato, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Hon. Joel Khoury, Commissioner, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Hon. John Lonergan, Jr., Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Hon. Teresa P. Magno, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Hon. Carol J. Najera, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Hon. Lynn D. Olson, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Hon. Sherry Powell, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Hon. Julian C. Recana, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Hon. Olivia Rosales, Assistant Supervising Judge, Criminal Division, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
Hon. Kira Rubin, Commissioner, Orange County Superior Court
Hon. Tammy Chung Ryu, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Hon. Timothy Saito, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Hon. Michael Shultz, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Hon. Gary Tanaka, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Hon. George Turner, Jr., Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Attorney Endorsements
Nashmiyeh Ali-Shalev, Deputy Public Defender
David Ayvazian, Deputy District Attorney
Erika Becker, Vertical Advocate/Attorney IV - California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Trish Benjamin, Deputy Public Defender (Ret.)
Jovan Blacknell, Trial Attorney
Samantha Borghi, Deputy District Attorney
Thomas Brownfield, Real Estate Attorney
Brandy Chase, Deputy District Attorney
Ludlow B. Creary II, Esq., President of The John M. Langston Bar Association
Beatriz Dieringer, Deputy District Attorney (Ret.)
Bela Dillworth, Deputy Public Defender (Ret.)
Frank Dunnick, Deputy District Attorney
Daniella Eslamboly, Deputy District Attorney
Richard Ewell, Deputy Public Defender
Reginald Fleming-Peters, Deputy Public Defender
Kelly Fritz, Deputy District Attorney
Van Ha, Deputy District Attorney
Rachel Hardiman, Deputy District Attorney
Kevin Hawkins, Deputy Public Defender
Alexander Hogue, Deputy District Attorney
Sue Hong, Deputy Attorney General
Leslie Hinshaw, Deputy District Attorney
Drew Josfan, Deputy District Attorney
Jay Keenan, Deputy Public Defender
Bijan Keyghobod, Deputy Public Defender
Keith Koyano, Deputy District Attorney
Erina Kwon, Clean Water Act Enforcement Attorney
Steven Kwon, Deputy Alternate Public Defender
Jodi Link, Deputy District Attorney
Stephanie Lo, Deputy Los Angeles County Counsel
Aviance' L. Logan, Deputy District Attorney
Alexandra Markus, Deputy Public Defende
Amber Ojuri, Deputy District Attorney
Laura Orozco, Attorney
Emily Owen, Deputy Public Defender
Michelle Paffile, Deputy Public Defender
Sara Radmore, Deputy District Attorney
Sandy K. Roxas, Roxas Law, APC
Arvin Sachdeva, Deputy Public Defender
Zachary Smith, Deputy Public Defender
Kevin Yermian, Deputy District Attorney
Anitra Zobek, Deputy Alternate Public Defender
Civic Leadership
Sergio P. Jimenez, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Monrovia
Melinda Tomosoff, Esq., Commissioner for City of Los Alamitos