Leslie R. Hewitt | |
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Member of the California Senate from the 38th district | |
In office January 2, 1911 – January 4, 1915 | |
Preceded by | H. S. G. McCartney |
Succeeded by | John W. Ballard |
Los Angeles City Attorney | |
In office 1906–1910 | |
Preceded by | W.B. Mathews |
Succeeded by | John W. Shenk |
Personal details | |
Born | Olympia, Washington, U.S. | September 12, 1867
Died | December 17, 1936 Pasadena, California, U.S. | (aged 69)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mable Young |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of California |
Leslie Randall Hewitt (September 12, 1867 – December 17, 1936) was an American journalist, lawyer, judge and politician. He wrote for the Los Angeles Express before reading law. From 1906 to 1910, Hewitt was Los Angeles City Attorney. He later served one term in the California State Senate, and between 1913 and 1924, served as a judge in the California superior court system.