David Dejute

About this race

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

2 candidates ran for Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge, Office No. 087 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About David Dejute

Law professor/attorney. An attorney who says he has practiced law for more than three decades, including as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and overseeing litigation for Sony Pictures; he has taught law and leads a legal clinic for disaster victims. The Los Angeles County Bar Association rated him Qualified for this seat.

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Quick answers

What does the Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge, Office No. 087 seat do?

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

Who is David Dejute running against?

Anthony (A.J.) Bayne, for Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge, Office No. 087.

Should I vote for David Dejute?

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