Rhonda A. Haymon
Superior Court Judge, Los Angeles County (Office No. 64)
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Overview
L.A. County deputy public defender Rhonda A. Haymon has handled cases from petty theft to homicide over a 26-year career.1 She says she has tried over 100 jury trials.1 She worked in a restorative justice drug court, consulted on police misconduct cases, and taught at Southwestern Law School.1 A judge held her in contempt; the finding was upheld during judicial review.2 She says the State Bar took no action.1
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $17,630
- Cash on hand
- $12,067
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $286 | 2% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $10,244 | 58% |
| PACs and other committees | $600 | 3% |
| Loans from others | $5,000 | 28% |
| Businesses and other groups | $1,500 | 9% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $3,670 in 2 gifts. Of this, $2,000 came from the candidate. See the large contribution reports.
Source: California Secretary of State filings for Haymon for Judge 2026
Endorsements and bar evaluations
- Los Angeles County Bar Association: “Qualified”6
Sources
- Your guide to the L.A. County Superior Court judge elections: Every competitive race, Los Angeles Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Rhonda Haymon Says Public Defense Experience Would Bring Balance to L.A. County Bench, Los Angeles Sentinel. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements | Haymon for LA County Superior Court, Rhonda Haymon 4 Judge. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- The Knock LA Progressive Voter Guide for the November 2026 General Election, Knock LA. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Judicial Endorsements - ADA SoCal, Americans for Democratic Action Southern California. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- General Election Judicial Candidate Ratings for L.A. County, November 3, 2026, Los Angeles County Bar Association. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.