TRIAL-TESTED • BALANCED • READY ON DAY ONE
Why Vote For Anna Slotky Reitano for Judge of the Superior Court, Office No. 65?
Experienced Trial Attorney
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Handled serious felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases, representing thousands of people in Los Angeles County courts. Tried cases involving complex legal and factual issues while making constitutional fairness the foundation of every decision.
Former Deputy Public Defender
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For more than a decade, protected constitutional rights, advocated for due process, and ensured every person received fair treatment under the law.
Deputy County Counsel,
Justice and Safety Division
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Currently supervises civil litigation and advises Los Angeles County departments responsible for public safety, youth violence prevention, alternatives to incarceration, and community safety initiatives.
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Works at the intersection of litigation, government policy, and justice system reform- bringing a broader perspective to the bench.
A Career Built on Every Side of the Justice System
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Nearly 20 years of public service and 17 years as an attorney in Los Angeles County, including:
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Certified law clerk with the District Attorney's Office
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Represented public safety employees in administrative proceedings and homicide investigations.
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Three years specifically focused on defending children
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More than 10 years as a Deputy Public Defender
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Deputy County Counsel advising justice and safety departments while supervising civil litigation
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This diverse experience provides a rare understanding of how every part of our justice system works—and how judges can ensure it works fairly for everyone.
Why Breadth of Experience Matters:
A judge should understand more than one area of the law.
Experience across criminal law, juvenile practice, civil litigation, government advising, and public safety provides the perspective to:
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Make thoughtful, impartial decisions
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Treat everyone with dignity and respect
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Manage a courtroom efficiently and fairly
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Apply the law- not ideology
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Earn the public's confidence in our courts
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Inform a judicial philosophy that is both fair and effective
Ready to Serve on Day One:
With nearly two decades of public service, 17 years as an attorney in Los Angeles, and experience in criminal, juvenile, civil, and government law, Anna Slotky Reitano has the breadth of experience, sound judgment, and commitment to fairness that Los Angeles deserves on the Superior Court.
Experience isn't just a qualification. It's a responsibility.
ENDORSEMENTS
Electeds, Legal Professionals and Community Leaders
Titles are for identification purposes only
Adele Andrade-Stradler, Vice Mayor, City of Alhambra
Kathye Armitage, Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Director
Eric Brightwell, Silver Lake Neighborhood Councilmember (ret.)
Aileen Dinkjian, Glendale Unified School Board Member
Laura Friedman, Congressmember
Paul Koretz, Los Angeles City Councilmember (ret.)
Fiona Ma, CA State Treasurer
Andre Quintero, Mayor of El Monte (ret.)
Pilar Schiavo, Assemblymember
Nick Schultz, Assemblymember
Judge Leslie Gutierrez
Judge Holly Hancock
Judge Patrick Hare
Judge Joel Lofton
Judge Steve Morgan
Judge Kim Repecka
Judge Valerie Salkin
Alison Brown, Deputy Public Defender
Patti Choi, Administrative law judge
Jim Coady, Former Head Deputy, Public Defender (ret.)
William J. Edwards, Attorney, American Bar Association's Paul Hearne Lifetime Achievement Award for Disability Rights recipient, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) legal expert, Lecturer, Author, and Instructor
Chellei Jimenez, Attorney, former candidate for office # 65
Brett Johnston, Certified Family Law Specialist
David Y. Kim, Deputy County Counsel
Samuel W. Krause, Attorney, former candidate for office # 65
Elizabeth Lashley-Haynes, Deputy Public Defender
Stacy Lee, Principal Deputy County Counsel
Melissa Mertens, Deputy Public Defender, Veteran
Dr. Neda Petz, PsyD, ABPP
John Prieto, SUDCC- Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor
Luke Rodriguez, Deputy Public Defender
Rick Schoonover, Retired Deputy Public Defender, Veteran
Harvey Sherman, Deputy Public Defender
Jake Stromin, Deputy Public Defender
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Organizations
Alhambra Democratic Club
Americans for Democratic Action
California National Organization for Women (CA NOW PAC)
Canada Crescenta Democratic Club
Citizens for Accountable Leadership
Democrats for Neighborhood Action
East Area Progressive Democrats
National Women's Political Caucus
Northeast Democratic Club
Santa Clarita Valley Democrats
Stonewall Democratic Club
READY FOR WHATEVER COMES NEXT
Because Experience Matters
Los Angeles County Superior Court judges don't get to choose the cases they will hear or the courts they are assigned. One assignment may handle serious criminal trials.
The next, juvenile cases. Possibly complex civil lawsuits, family law matters, or cases involving local government.
Every courtroom is different.
Every case matters.
Every assignment demands experience.
That is why experience matters.
Los Angeles County deserves judges who are ready for whatever comes next.
Anna Reitano is.
For nearly twenty years, Anna has built the experience necessary to serve wherever the court needs her. She has clerked at the DA's office, spent more than a decade as a Deputy Public Defender working with vulnerable populations, represented public safety employees, supervised civil litigation, and now advised Los Angeles County on justice and public safety matters
No matter the assignment, Anna is prepared to serve with professionalism, experience, and a commitment to the rule of law.
Meet Anna
Anna Reitano didn't take a traditional path to the courtroom.
Before becoming a lawyer, she worked as an actor, an experience that taught her resilience, confidence, and the importance of connecting with people from every walk of life. After graduating from law school, Anna committed herself to public service.
Rather than building a career in one specialty, she intentionally sought experience across the justice system. She began working alongside prosecutors as a certified clerk before working privately in defense and ultimately spending more than a decade as a Los Angeles County Deputy Public Defender, representing adults and children in some of the justice system's most challenging cases.
Today, Anna serves as a Deputy County Counsel in the Justice and Safety Division, supervising civil litigation and advising County departments focused on public safety, youth violence prevention, and alternatives to incarceration.
Outside the courtroom, Anna remains deeply committed to her community. She volunteers with local schools, mentors future lawyers through moot court competitions, and serves organizations helping neighbors experiencing homelessness. Anna is also raising three children, giving her a daily reminder that the decisions made in our courts affect real families and real lives.
Her career has prepared her for every assignment.
Her commitment to public service has prepared her for the bench.
