Sydne is honored & humbled to be endorsed by numerous superior court judges, elected officials, prosecutors, and organizations.
Notable Endorsements, Sydne Jane Michel for Judge:
Significant Endorsements
Metropolitan News-Enterprise (lawyers trade newspaper for Los Angeles county)
LA Progressive Voter Guide
Caree Harper, KJLH Producer for the Front Page with Host Dominique DiPrima,
Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles County Supervisor
Los Angeles African American Women Political Action Committee (LAAAWPAC)
Los Angeles County Federation of Labor
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, District Council 36
SEIU 721: Southern California Public Service Workers - Service Employees International Union
Linda Reid, Vice President, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
Tony Vazquez, Santa Monica Councilmember
Tim Goodrich, Torrance Councilmember
Jan Harnik, Palm Desert Councilwoman
Wendy Widlus
John C. Eastman, Chapman University Professor of Law
Tony Molino
Paul Wolcott, Corporate Security, West Coast Operations, Turner Broadcasting System
Honorable Rudy Svorinich, Jr, President Pro Tempore of the Los Angeles City Council (ret.)
Shannon Thomas-Allen, Lennox School Board Member
Mexican American Bar Association Political Action Committee
Italian American Lawyers Association
Mexican American Bar Association
Bob Huff, Senator (ret.)
Eric Perrodin, Former Mayor of Compton
Law Enforcement Endorsements
Los Angeles Police Protective League
Sergeant, Paul Ribitzki
Redondo Beach Police Officers' Association
Redondo Beach Police Detective, Delvin Delery
Redondo Beach Police Detective, Clinton Daniel
Redondo Beach Police Detective, Luis Velez
Redondo Beach Police Detective, Michael Green
Detective Vincent Dileva
Detective Joshua Droz
Lieutenant Shawn Freeman, Redondo Beach Police Department
Hermosa Beach Police Officers' Association
Torrance Police Officers' Association
Gardena Police Officers' Association
El Segundo Police Officers' Association
Long Beach Police Offices’ Association
Redondo Beach Police Chief Keith Kauffman
California Peace Officers' Association (CPOA)
Judicial Endorsements
Honorable Kevin C. Brazil, Assistant Presiding Judge Los Angeles Superior Court (Incoming 2019 Presiding Judge
Honorable Eleanor Hunter
Honorable Ricardo R. Ocampo
Honorable Jesse Rodriguez
Honorable Michael A. Latin (Ret.)
Honorable John David Lord
Honorable Susan Jung Townsend
Honorable Roy L. Paul (Ret.)
Honorable Tony L. Richardson
Honorable Mark Arnold
Honorable Judge Amy Carter
Honorable Judge Carol Najera
Honorable Thomas Griego
Honorable Debra A. Cole
Honorable Karla D. Kerlin
Honorable Katherine Mader
Honorable David Sotelo
Honorable Steven Van Sicklen (Ret.)
Honorable Lori Ann Fournier
Honorable Timothy Martella (Commissioner)
Honorable Maria May Santos (Commissioner)
Honorable Randolph Hammock
Honorable Benny Osorio
Honorable Gustavo Sztraicher
Judge-Elect Rene Gilbertson
Judge-Elect Troy Davis
Judge-Elect Wendy Segall
Prosecutor Endorsements
Association of Deputy District Attorneys
Honorable Steve Cooley, Former District Attorney for Los Angeles County
Doug Haubert, City Prosecutor, City of Long Beach
Steve Kay, Former Head Deputy Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
Mike Webb, Redondo Beach City Attorney
Melanie Chavira, Redondo Beach City Prosecutor
David Berger, Deputy District Attorney
Anastasia Papadakis
Joy Abaquin
Lisa Didak
Defense Attorney Endorsements
Criminal Justice Attorney, Greg Hill
Robert Ernenwein
Bruce McGregor
J. Patrick Carey
Stephen Sitkoff
Robin D. Perry
Robert D. Ciaccio
Aaron Michael Steinberg
Stephen Peacock
Nicole Newman
Michael Norris
Mark Haushalter
Aaron Michael Steinberg
Floyd Aragon
William Bartz
"Michel is a seasoned Redondo Beach prosecutor who has the presence to command a courtroom while still respecting the lawyers appearing before her. She is a better choice than [the other two candidates for judicial office No. 16] L.A. Deputy City Atty. Patricia "Patti" Hunter or L.A. Deputy Dist. Atty. Hubert S. Yun."
- Los Angeles Times, Judicial Endorsements, May 12, 2018
“Sydne Michel will be a true asset to the bench. Based upon her extensive experience as a civil attorney and prosecutor,
I am proud to endorse her and to give her my vote.”
“Redondo Beach Senior Deputy Prosector Sydne Jane Michel stands out in this race. Intelligent, poised, and straight-to-the-point, she would excel as a judge.”
“Sydne Jane Michel respects the rule of law and the constitution, and understands the need to be fair but tough on violent criminals.
She will help keep our streets safer. ”
“Sydne is one of the brightest attorneys that I have ever worked with. She is an excellent trial lawyer and a fabulous writer. I have been Sydne’s supervisor both in the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office and at the Redondo Beach City Prosecutor’s Office. She is a tireless worker and loves to work on difficult cases. She also quickly solves difficult legal issues.”
“I contacted (Sydne) to ask for help on a case she had prosecuted. Although a complete stranger, she went above and beyond to help me. The information she supplied was detailed, and exactly what I needed. Although she had a large caseload, she checked back to ensure I had what I needed. I was, and am, very impressed with her legal and strategic insight.”
