In 17 months on the bench, presided over 30 jury trials and had the lowest inventory of active cases among the 24 civil district judges as of December 31, 2016. Michael grew up in Pasadena where he and his wife of 36 years, Laura, raised their 3 children. 1. During her five years of service as a district judge, Kristin presided over more than 100 trials and is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Houston police officers shot: 1 officer killed, 1 injured while executing warrant in NE Harris Co. Bob is uniquely qualified to serve as Justice of the Peace. Nile Copeland has been helping in the community for many years through work as well as through various groups and organizations. for Family District Judge, 310th Judicial District, for Family District Judge, 311th Judicial District, for Family District Judge, 312th Judicial District, for Family District Judge, 313th Judicial District, for Family District Judge, 314th Judicial District, for Family District Judge, 315th Judicial District. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. As judge of Harris Countys 308th Family District Court, I resolved over 400 cases per month across the full spectrum of family law matters. B. A career public servant and lifelong Republican, Elizabeth Buss attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law before joining the Harris County District Attorney's Office where she has worked for nearly ten years. Over 87% of cases appealed from her rulings were AFFIRMED by the Courts of Appeals. Eight current Democratic criminal court judges won their race in the primary. Harris County Democratic judges avoid major losses in felony courts after violent crime attack ads. Leslie has practiced law for almost 25 years. After graduating cum laude from Georgetown University, he then attended The University of Texas School of Law and graduated with honors. ROBERT FICKMAN'S 2022 HARRIS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY JUDICIAL ENDORSEMENTS Friends - The Harris County District Attorneys Office has SHAMEFULLY encouraged assistant district attorneys and pro- prosecution candidates to run against some of our best incumbent judges in the Democratic Primary. SEE RELATED STORY: Houston police officers shot: 1 officer killed, 1 injured while executing warrant in NE Harris Co. Court records showed Glass did not deny bond to the twice-convicted felon like prosecutors requested on a prior charge. For those reasons and for advancing safety in our community, Judge Hart was named "2018 Judge of the Year" by the Texas Gang Investigators Association for his legal stewardship which "allows justice to be served in a timely manner" and for his "outstanding contributions in the battle against gangs and organized crime. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. She was elected to this position in November 2014. for District Judge, 184th Judicial District. Justice Adams, now back in private practice, has been an appellate lawyer for more than thirty years. Gardner has twin boys and loves spending time with his family and friends. Geric has been practicing family law since 2007. Mark honorably retired as a Houston Police Lieutenant after 25 years of service. Sue Schechter, the Harris County Democratic Party Chairwoman, was determined to have a Democrat fill every slot on the ballot. Justice Terry Adams was appointed to the First Court of Appeals by Governor Abbott in 2020. from the South Texas College of Law. In the five months has served, Judge Antu has reduced the criminal backlog by 900 cases and has presided over 6 jury trials. Bob is uniquely qualified to serve as Justice of the Peace. Growing up in San Antonio, my parents instilled in me two valuable lessons, ones that I have carried with me through my three decades of practicing family law here in Houston, my eight years as a Harris County family court judge, and now in my service to you as a family law arbitrator and mediator. Robert H. Jackson is a decorated Police Officer and a U.S. Army Veteran. ", for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. Please note, the application along with the filing fee or petition in lieu of filling fee must be filed at the same time with the proper filing authority. In short, Malcolm is ready to serve as a district court judge. Justice Adams is recognized by Texas Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America as being one of the top appellate lawyers in Texas. for District Judge, 281st Judicial District. Ramirez is a native Texan and a product of the University of Texas School of Law. As a whole, Harris County criminal court judges came under fire for issues relating to releasing violent offenders on low bonds. I am a member of the State Bar of Texas Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section, Taxation Section and Litigation Section and the Houston Bar Association Probate, Trusts and Estate Section, Taxation Section and Litigation Section. Justice Adams has been married for thirty-eight years and has three children. Maria Valeria Brock received her law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 1990 and has been practicing law for over 30 years. He lives in Houston with his wife, Caroline Dozier, their teenage son, and their two rescue dogs. Robert H. Jackson is a decorated Police Officer and a U.S. Army Veteran. Michelle and her husband Stephen Fraga know firsthand the rewards of building strong families and strong communities. After she received her law degree, she moved back to Houston and has been practicing law in the bayou city since 1986. Both positions are volunteer positions without pay. sign up for updates. To that end, we endorse the. Her practice has largely been devoted to child protective services, juvenile, and family law, representing children, parents, relatives, foster parents, and DFPS within those areas. for Family District Judge, 309th Judicial District. Texas may eventually be a blue state, but it's going to take more time and the nomination of solid, mainstream (moderate) candidates whocan appeal to urban and rural voters. Jessica and her husband, Michael, have been married for 20 years, have two children, and one spoiled pug. With over 21 years of experience as a prosecutor, defense attorney and District Court Judge, Kristin has the experience to ensure that the criminal justice system works efficiently to give our community and its citizens the justice they deserve. Geric Tipsword has been a Houston resident since 2004, coming to Houston to attend law school he remained to begin his law practice. After graduating cum laude from Georgetown University, he then attended The University of Texas School of Law and graduated with honors. First name Last name Email Address Judge Maritza Antu was appointed by Governor Gregg Abbott to be the first Judge of the 482nd Criminal District Court. I enjoy fishing, Houstons original restaurants, and professional sports, my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Duke and attending my granddaughters soccer games. for District Judge, 295th Judicial District. He owns his firm with his wife, Karleana, who he is raising two children with. Jesus Guillen is married and has 2 children. As judge of Harris Countys 308th Family District Court, I resolved over 400 cases per month across the full spectrum of family law matters. Houston native and attorney Leslie Johnson is the Republican nominee for Judge of Harris County Criminal Court-at-Law No. We are an international hub for trade, industry, innovation and the arts, and although we may live in a red state (for now), Harris County is decidedly blue. Monks is dedicated to being firm but fair. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison Wisconsin. "It's possible that a few of the more lenient Democratic judges do get some blow back via campaign by Republicans reaching out to Democrats, but by in large, when people get to this part of the ballot, unless someone has done something pretty egregious to rise to that level of public attention, in November they are either going to check the D or the R," Jones explained. And, instead of giving low bond to everybody, giving low bond to non-violent offenders but rationing up bonds for the violent offenders.". I am a member of the State Bar of Texas Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section, Taxation Section and Litigation Section and the Houston Bar Association Probate, Trusts and Estate Section, Taxation Section and Litigation Section. He has served as an Associate Judge in the Houston Municipal Courts and is currently the Chief Investigator for the Harris County District Attorney's Office. The family enjoys taking an active role in their church, schools, and neighborhood, bringing their spirit of teamwork to community causes, and sowing the seeds of patriotism. [1][2], Though Texas officially has closed primaries (requiring that voters declare party affiliation in advance in order to participate), the state's primaries are functionally open: any registered voter may vote in any single party's primary if they have not voted in the primary of another party. County Commissioner Court. He has handled numerous cases in the Civil District Courts and Probate Courts. Andrew Bayley received his law degree from South Texas College of Law Houston in 2009 and has been practicing law for 12 years. Sophia is a member of the Rotary Club of Houston International and the Middle Eastern Heritage Club of Houston. The application must be . Of these, 60 are for various county criminal, civil, and family courts; four are for appellate court benches;and four are for justices of the peace. Rose Cardenas is a lifelong Houstonian. state. Candidates for federal office must file a federal application (PDF). Justice Kevin Jewell was elected to the Fourteenth Court of Appeals on November 8, 2016. Leslie and her husband, Houston attorney Dane Johnson, reside in Houston and have two children. Xavier has spent nearly Elizabeth and her husband, Bryan, live in Houston with their rescue dog, Hans. With the insight gained from these casesover 38,000 of themI will, in serving as your arbitrator or mediator, help you see the strengths and weaknesses of your case as a judge or jury would, and thus help avoid unnecessary expenses and stress of going or returning to court. "Most of these challengers are current or former prosecutors," Jones explained. Then, after more than 20 years, Lori left the office as the chief prosecutor for the 208th District Court. Lori holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Baylor Law School. He has a Masters Degree in Business (M.B.A.) from the University of Houston and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Southern California. Her husband, Bill Delmore, spent 27 years as a prosecutor at the Harris County District Attorneys Office and is currently a prosecutor in Montgomery County, where he has worked for Republican District Attorney Brett Ligon since he took office on January 1, 2009. The Harris County Democratic Party is NOT doing anything to assist the 22 electeds. for District Judge, 185th Judicial District. Originally from Natchez, Mississippi, he has lived in Harris County for 29 years. He has handled hundreds of appeals in every court of appeals in Texas, the Supreme Court of Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. For those reasons and for advancing safety in our community, Judge Hart was named 2018 Judge of the Year by the Texas Gang Investigators Association for his legal stewardship which allows justice to be served in a timely manner and for his outstanding contributions in the battle against gangs and organized crime., for District Judge, 232nd Judicial District. April is an honors graduate of Harvard Law School and Abilene Christian University. Mark has practiced criminal and family law for over 24 years. Kevin has been practicing law for over 14 years now in private practice while also serving as a Judge Advocate with the Texas State Guard and working on his LLM at Baylor Law School. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison Wisconsin. He has been part of Harris County for over 5 decades, working tirelessly to make it a better, safer place for everyone. Sophia is a native Houstonian with her own solo law practice. Prior to taking the bench, I served as an Assistant District Attorney for Harris County before running a successful general civil litigation practice and, soon, devoting my practice to family law. for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 2. He has been licensed and practiced civil litigation in the Harris County Courts for 30-years. April Farris was appointed to the First Court of Appeals by Governor Abbott in 2021. A lifelong Conservative, she believes it is an exciting time to be a Republican in Harris County. Kevin Fulton has dedicated his life to serving others. Notauthorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. She is a member of the Houston Bar Association and a Fellow of the Houston Bar Foundation. Fred has been a Super Lawyer in Insurance Coverage since 2007. Frank Aguilar, Chris Morton and Hilary Unger beat their opponents. failing to proactively address the violent crime wave, reckless bail bond decisions, allegations of corruption, scandals, general incompetence, etc.) for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. for Justice,1st Court of Appeals , Place 4. As an Assistant District Attorney, I gained invaluable criminal law experience, and in my civil litigation practice, invaluable experience in business dissolution and bankruptcy issues, tax issues related to retirement accounts and alimony, and issues related to separate vs. community property, all of which come up frequently in family law matters. She has been a Texan all of her life and has lived in Harris County for almost 20 years. Judge Antu is a 17-year veteran criminal lawyer. Dan Simons is a former Air Force Veteran and graduate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law and the University of Houston Law School. Joshua started college at the age of fourteen and has dedicated his career to service by working for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, assisting law enforcement as an attorney for the Harris County Deputies Organization, and as a court appointed indigent criminal defense attorney. Heather Hudson received her law degree from St. Marys University School of Law and has been practicing criminal appellate law as a prosecutor for 14 years. Xavier is currently a Deputy Division Chief at the Fort Bend County District Attorneys Office where he supervises 12 prosecutors in 6 County Courts at Law. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. The people of Harris County speak more than 145 different languages and come from every corner of the globe. Sonya Aston is a sixth generation Houstonian, who has dedicated her life to public service through, environmental enforcement, enforcing tax collection laws, working at Transtar during emergency events, administering elections for Harris County for eight years, drafting state legislation, and much more. In his free time, Sartaj loves to spend time with his family and travel. Sophia is a member of the Rotary Club of Houston International and the Middle Eastern Heritage Club of Houston. for District Judge, 248th Judicial District. He now serves as a Mediator and Arbitrator. We are an independent political blog and simply offer candid, mainstream perspective to help the Democratic Party improve and be successful. She has worked hard to see that justice is done and will be fair but firm and uphold the rule of law. Only a handful of Democratic candidates ran that year. A. in Business Administration with a major in accounting. Maria Valeria has four children, who, although they are now adults, continue to be her greatest joy. She started her legal career as a prosecutor under Johnny Holmes in 1998 and has worked for seven different district attorneys in Harris County before leaving in February of 2019 under the Kim Ogg administration. Both positions are volunteer positions without pay. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas Rules Committee and its Appellate Sub-Committee, and is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. He has been lead counsel in thousands of cases, ranging from small controversies to cases to large. Jesus Guillen is married and has 2 children. seasoned criminal defense attorney. Geric has been practicing family law since 2007. Stephen, a proud Texas Aggie and graduate of Strake Jesuit Preparatory, runs a family-owned business his father Lupe Fraga founded in 1962, a legacy of hard work and enduring faith that reflects their past and inspires their future. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas Rules Committee and its Appellate Sub-Committee, and is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. 189th Judicial District A proud Texan, Zachary has made Houston his home for the past six years, and he is an active member of Christ Church Cathedral. He served 10 years as the Precinct Chairman of Precinct 216 Senate District 13 (2007 2016). Texas Justice of the Peace Courts, Courts in Texas Texas judicial elections Judicial selection in Texas. Aaron G. Adams is a practicing Attorney of 17 years, Sports Agent, Author, and Real Estate Investor. Judge Louie Ditta has served as the Presiding Judge of the Harris County Justice of the Peace Court (Precinct 8, Place 2) since 1997, having been re-elected to four consecutive four-year terms in 1998, 2002, 2006, and 2010. Mike Monks is a native Houstonian, fourth-generation Texan, and lifelong Republican. I believe in justice and fair treatment for all parties. They are also blessed with 2 beautiful granddaughters. for District Judge, 189th Judicial District. He was born in Houston and has lived in Harris County all his life. Prior to this next run, I will have served another 3 plus years as a practicing probate and estate planning attorney for the Law Firm of Campbell & Riggs, P.C. She has handled a broad range of legal matters, representing individuals, corporations, and small businesses on both sides of the docket and serving in a representative capacity as ad litem. Before being appointed, and subsequently elected, Paula served as felony chief prosecutor at the Harris County District Attorneys Office where she worked for 14 years. The experience I garnered served me well during my eight years on the bench. In 2012 he served as a State Delegate at the Convention in Fort Worth and was a Member of the Rules Committee. Prior to serving on the court of appeals, Justice Adams was the head of the appellate practice group at a large litigation firm in Houston. Governor Greg Abbott appointed Justice Randy Wilson to the Fourteenth Court of Appeals in December 2020, effective January 2021. Her practice has largely been devoted to child protective services, juvenile, and family law, representing children, parents, relatives, foster parents, and DFPS within those areas. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. In 2008 Sophia was appointed to serve as a Commissioner for the City of Houston Police Officers' Civil Service Commission and was elected to and served as Chairman of the Commission from 2008 to June 2022. Lance has dedicated his entire career to serving the public. In addition, Sophia is a member and Past President (2013-2015) of the Downtown Houston Pachyderm Club, a member of the Greater Houston Pachyderm Club, and previously served on the National Pachyderm Foundation Board. for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8, Place 2. "They aren't going to check the name.". 4. Powell, the lone African-American male incumbent to lose re-election to the district court bench in Harris County, secured a place on the ballot after the Harris County Democratic Party initially . .courts-header { font-size:150%;background-color:#334aab;color:white;} 3. Ambers legal acumen extends outside the public sector realm of the DAs office to private practice with work in family district courts and felony courts, as well as misdemeanor courts. Paula Goodhart has practiced criminal law for 29 years. On Tuesday afternoon, the Houston Chronicle reported that Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, a Democrat, said she wanted a change in leadership and intended to replace election administrator. Prior to coming to the bench, I was licensed to practice in all Courts in the State of Texas, the United States District Court (Southern District), the United States Court of Appeals (5th Circuit), and the United States Tax Court. If a candidate was unopposed in the general election, their name will still appear on the general election ballot.[1][3]. for District Judge, 190th Judicial District. For the 2022 election cycle, this website researched each political candidate that will appear on the Harris County November ballot and then endorsed those candidates (see below) that we believe will best serve the interests of all Harris County residents. Before that, he practiced as a Certified Public Accountant. Will Archer has 25 years of experience as a practicing Attorney. He became Board Certified in Family Law in 2007 and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Lori spent most of her adult life as an assistant district attorney in the Harris County District Attorneys Office. These included everyone from professional athletes and millionaires to pilots and firemen, and mothers and fathers working multiple jobs to make ends meet. Sophia is honored to be on the November ballot as the Republican nominee for Judge of Harris County Probate Court #2! And, she has put her creativity and organizational gifts to work in chairing special programs and events, such as TEW, Steps for Students, the S.E.R. Geric was raised by a single Mexican mother with 2 siblings. Throughout his years of service, Judge Ditta has served as a frequent speaker before numerous civic, professional, and educational organizations and as an instructor for Justices throughout the State of Texas. 3 in the November 2022 General Election. Prior to coming to the bench, I was licensed to practice in all Courts in the State of Texas, the United States District Court (Southern District), the United States Court of Appeals (5th Circuit), and the United States Tax Court. She was born in Viet Nam but has lived in Harris County for 18 years. He has since been practicing family law as an attorney since 2005 and has owned his own Family law firm since 2006. In addition, Judge Ditta served as the Presiding Administrative Judge for all 16 Harris County Justice Courts from 2002-2004 and the Co-Presiding Administrative Judge from 2000-2002. B. for Family District Judge, 257th Judicial District. She briefly left Houston to attend the University of Texas, where she got her undergraduate degree and a law degree. Remember, early voting runs from Oct. 24 - Nov. 4, and election day will be on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Harris County Republican Party | 8588 Katy Freeway, Suite 445 Houston, TX 77024 | (713) 838-7900 . She has worked as a litigator, mediator, and amicus attorney during her legal career. Judge Clyde graduated in Top 5% of South Texas College of Law Houston and is an experienced litigation attorney licensed since 1990. for Family District Judge, 246th Judicial District. Tami C. Pierce has over 30 years experience in the Criminal Justice system. His strong sense of service and community started when he joined the US Army and served with distinction as reconnaissance in Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Provide Comfort, protecting Kurdish refugees. After receiving his honorary discharge from the military, Kevin returned to the community. In 2008 Sophia was appointed to serve as a Commissioner for the City of Houston Police Officers Civil Service Commission and was elected to and served as Chairman of the Commission from 2008 to June 2022. Her husband, Bill Delmore, spent 27 years as a prosecutor at the Harris County District Attorneys Office and is currently a prosecutor in Montgomery County, where he has worked for Republican District Attorney Brett Ligon since he took office on January 1, 2009. He has been recognized in Strathmores Whos Who of Professionals, HTown Magazine, and Houstonia Magazine. Judge Laryssa received her law degree from the University of Houston in 2003 as a Mixon Scholarship Recipient.

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