[Sharon Ransom] is hands down the best in her field of three.
Meet Sharon
Sharon Ransom, a dedicated community leader, exceeds all qualifications for Superior Court Judge. With 18 years as a Deputy District Attorney and 17 years as a dispatcher for the LA County Sheriff’s Department, her life experience and commitment to community empowerment make her a powerful champion for all Los Angelinos.
Sharon’s focus on community empowerment diverges from traditional prosecution, specializing in the Los Angeles Court System’s mental health unit. This unit offers tailored support, assessment, and resources for individuals facing mental health challenges within the legal system, ensuring fair outcomes.
Raised in South Central LA, her journey overcoming adversity, battling cancer, and pursuing a law degree speaks to her resilience. Sharon’s commitment to justice and community needs, showcased through volunteer work and trial experience, marks her as an outstanding choice for Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge.
In an environment known for challenges, Sharon is known for fairness and integrity, strengthening the community.
Endorsements
Judicial Endorsements
Judge Lucy Armendariz
Judge Victor Avila
Judge Paul Bacigalupo
Judge Abby Baron
Judge James Bianco
Judge Leslie Brown
Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong
Judge Maria Cavalluzzi
Judge Pamela Dansby
Judge Andrea Davalos
Judge Troy Davis
Judge Gregory Dohi
Judge Robert DuFour
Judge Elden Fox (retired)
Judge Carol Elswick (retired)
Judge Christopher Frisco
Judge Karen Ackerson Gauff
Judge Melissa Hammond
Judge Patrick Hare
Judge Martin Herscovitz
Judge Ronald Kaye
Judge Melissa Lyons
Judge Teresa Magno
Judge Adan Montalban
Judge Wendy Seagal
Judge Kevin Stennis
Judge Patricia J. Titus
Judge Craig Veals
Judge John Weller
Judge Lowynn Young
Non-Judicial Endorsements
Rodrick Armalin, Lancaster Chief of Police
Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles County Supervisor
Steven Bradford, State Senator
Alain Browning, Defense Attorney
Jacob Glucksman, Defense Attorney
Damon Hobdy, Defense Attorney
Tina Hooks, Deputy District Attorney
Joseph Markus, Defense Attorney
Hugo M. Rojas II, Board of Education President of Centinela Valley Union High School District
Testimonials
Community Involvement
Giving toys with the Spark of Love Toy Drive and the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Teaching 5th graders about the criminal justice system through Project LEAD.
Keynote speaker at the International Association for Identification, the oldest and largest forensic association in the world.
Training future lawyers
Beach Cleanup Day with Westside Activists (and yes, it was really that cold)
Giving students a tour of the mental health unit at Los Angeles Superior Court.
Toy Drive with the Black Prosecutors of Los Angeles.
Awards and Commendations
Commendation from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, April 2015
This was awarded during Victim’s Rights Week for my work with Victims of domestic abuse and sexual assaults.
Commendation from LAPD Detective Bibi Shapiro
Awarded for work in People v. Leonardo Romero, et al, a case in which a 16-year old victim was gang raped by 4 defendants after being given tremendous amounts of alcohol at a garage party.
Commendation from Commissioner Letizia Pingitore, Administrative Law Judge 1 / Deputy Commissioner of the Board of Parole Hearings, Wasco State Prison, November 8, 2020
Victim's Rights Symposium National Honoree, May 2015
Certificate for participating in Project Lead, 2007, 2015, 2018, and 2019.
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