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From LAist, your local NPR affiliate, here's what you need to know about LACBA's ratings for judicial candidates. They are one of the only ways for a voter without a legal background to assess whether a candidate is qualified for the bench.

In June, a LACBA board member alerted leadership of allegations of bias against women, people of color and non-prosecutors. The organization didn't investigate until we asked about the concerns.

From LAist and KPCC, your local NPR affiliate, here's what you need to know about LACBA's ratings for judicial candidates. They're are one of the only ways for a voter without a legal background to assess whether a candidate is qualified for the bench.