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judge appointed by Brown in his second term as governor, after having appointed none in his first term. Krieger noted that "The importance of my appointment was in the fact that it did not make headlines." Krieger joined the
Municipal Court in 1983 and served until 1988, becoming the presiding judge
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The subcommittee conducted a six-year study, which was the first of its kind in the nation. It found many situations where people in the courts system, including parties to cases, workers, and jurors, were subject to bias. Krieger stated, "The study shows that there is both a perception and in some
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Krieger's subcommittee made many recommendations for "ensuring that the court system is fair and accessible to all persons in the state of
California" in regards to sexual orientation. These included improving training, developing a diverse pool of clerks and interns, changing the Standards of
342:. He developed a reputation as a civil rights activist and political strategist for Democratic candidates. He inspired and help found the Lawyers for Human Rights (now called the Lesbian and Gay Lawyers Association of Los Angeles) in 1979 and became its second president.
353: – could even do so for a couple who had been together one day – but that same state of California wouldn't let either of us marry our own partners of so many years." Krieger's life partner was Jon Smith.
255:, he was elected in 1974 to be president of the Association of Deputy Attorneys General. In private practice starting in 1977, he handled civil cases. Krieger was the chairman and treasurer for 1980 reelection campaign of
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Commenting on the study, Krieger said it is the laws that are prejudiced, not the judges and court employees. "I can be very fair," he said. "But I'm still not permitted to do a marriage of a gay couple."
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Krieger said that "the first time I imposed the death sentence" was one of his most memorable cases on the bench. On the other hand, "civil trials are easy. Heck, it's only about money."
335:. "In the gay community, you don't feel you can be Jewish, and in the Jewish community, you don't feel you can be gay. I'm still a Jew, and I'm also gay. The temple brings it together."
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Krieger to the Los Angeles Municipal Court on December 31, 1982. It was Brown's last day before leaving office at the end of his second term. Krieger was the fifth and final
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897:Edwards, Rabbi Lisa A. (September 29, 2008).
580:"Gay, Lesbian Rabbis Share Hurdles, Triumphs"
552:"BCC Looks to Future With New Home, Programs"
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474:(database record) – via ancestry.com.
996:University of California, Riverside alumni
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585:The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles
557:The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles
363:List of LGBT jurists in the United States
247:Professional career and judicial service
62:Judge of the Los Angeles Municipal Court
464:Social Security Administration (2015).
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318:Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
578:Gruenbaum Fax, Julie (March 9, 2010).
522:Hanania, Joseph (September 27, 1992).
184:February 14, 2002) was a judge of the
787:"Study Finds Court Bias Against Gays"
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237:University of California, Riverside
150:University of California, Riverside
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607:"Congregation Beth Simchat Torah"
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207:. He served on the 2nd District
188:known for his work fighting for
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219:Krieger was born in
722:"Statement of Vote"
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267:California Governor
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467:"Jerry A. Krieger"
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872:"History of LGBA"
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941:1943 births
270:Jerry Brown
221:Los Angeles
133:Los Angeles
112:Los Angeles
84:Jerry Brown
935:Categories
369:References
274:openly gay
225:California
194:openly gay
180:2002-02-14
172:1943-12-12
145:Alma mater
137:California
116:California
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