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Hochman has had a successful career as a partner in private practice, gaining national attention and recognition as an industry leading expert in tax law, criminal defense, and environmental law. He was a principal at
Hochman, Salkin, Rettig, Toscher & Perez, PC, a law firm founded by his father,
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Angeles. Soon after, Hochman became an Assistant US Attorney for the Central District of California. In that role, Hochman prosecuted over 180 cases in the criminal division, securing convictions against corrupt public officials, human and narcotics traffickers, money launderers, and more.
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in 2014 when
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in 2008. Prior to that, Hochman was an
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contracting, and governmental ethics. As an Ethics
Commissioner, Hochman spearheaded a proposal to provide cash incentives to boost voter turnout in special elections in the City of Los Angeles. In 2014, he served as the president of the commission.
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Nathan
Hochman is married to Vivienne Vella and they have three children together. Hochman is an active community leader and volunteer, serving on the boards or holding leadership positions at
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