Justice Jewell has been Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1998. 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, 185th Judicial District, for District Judge, 189th Judicial District, for District Judge, 190th Judicial Distric, for District Judge, 208th Judicial District. Geric has been practicing family law since 2007. Heathers legal career was inspired by her father, who also served as a prosecutor in Harris County for many years before he was elected to the 14th Court of Appeals. He graduated with Honors from the University of Houston Law Center and was Chief Justice and Chair of the U. of H. Law Center Honor Court. If even one is bounced, Abbott could appoint a replacement for those in the criminal courts. 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. The people of Harris County deserve a judge who will follow the law, treat everyone fairly, and give public safety the importance it deserves. Being moderate Democrats, we are naturally inclinedto endorse Democratic candidates. Andrew founded the Bayley Law Firm in 2010 that he currently runs with his wife and partner, Yalda Bayley. 12, said it is "disingenuous to suggest that because we let people out of jail on a. Brian Staley received his law degree from South Texas College of Law and has been practicing civil and appellate law for 26 years. She received her law degree from South Texas College of Law and has been practicing criminal law in Harris County for 16 years. The people of Harris County speak more than 145 different languages and come from every corner of the globe. Geric Tipsword has been a Houston resident since 2004, coming to Houston to attend law school he remained to begin his law practice. Mark Montgomery attended the South Texas College of Law school while working as a Houston Police Officer. In 2012 he served as a State Delegate at the Convention in Fort Worth and was a Member of the Rules Committee. Jessica has continued to serve the community in indigent defense and works in the countys drug courts helping clients overcome drug addiction. 1. He has served as an Associate Judge in the Houston Municipal Courts and is currently the Chief Investigator for the Harris County District Attorneys Office. .courts-header { font-size:150%;background-color:#334aab;color:white;} 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. Judge Michael Landrum served Harris County as a district court judge for six years but was swept out of office in the 2018 election. for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 9. Sophia is honored to be on the November ballot as the Republican nominee for Judge of Harris County Probate Court #2! She resolved thousands of cases from DWI to aggravated robbery, child abuse, and capital murder. 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. Jessica and her husband, Michael, have been married for 20 years, have two children, and one spoiled pug. Then came the 2002 gubernatorial election year. for Family District Judge, 312th Judicial District. With over 50 felony jury trials, including 20 homicide trials, under his belt, Nathan is an experienced criminal attorney working hard to keep the citizens of Harris County safer. Gala, and Cardinals Christmas. Her work in the private sector since the early 2000s includes extensive experience in our County Criminal Courts. With more than 40 years of legal practice, he holds certifications in two relevant fields: Civil Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law. Even without straight ticket voting, Jones said voters tend to stick to their parties and does not expect many if any of the open seats to be turned over to a Republican in the November election. He is a former board member of Star of Hope and Main Street Ministries and an Elder at First Presbyterian Church of Houston. During that time, Judge Hart became known for low dockets, fair trials and justice delivered. With her heart for public service and her strong commitment to our community, Michelle Fraga stands ready to step into the arena. When not working tirelessly for his clients, Chris loves traveling with his growing family. Fraga credits the support of her large extended family for making it possible for this working mom to serve in these ways. Dan would like to continue his passion by earning your vote to serve our justice system as a judge. Partisan primaries are held if even one candidate has filed for a position. 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. A judge should be neutral . Candidates seeking the nomination of the Democratic or Republican Party must file (1) a candidate application, and (2) a filing fee or petition in lieu of filing fee. Odus Evbagharu, chair of the Harris County Democratic Party Evbagharu believes Democratic voters turned out in reaction to the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade, as well as to. Another officer was shot during the encounter as well. To that end, we endorse the best candidates regardless of political affiliation. Both positions are volunteer positions without pay. The bench does not belong to the DA's Office. Geric is a former teacher who taught 9th grade math. While the administrator isa moderate Democrat, this blog is independently operated andnot affiliated with any political party or political action committee (PAC). Instead, Glass lowered it. Lance has dedicated his entire career to serving the public. He was born in the DFW metroplex and grew up in Burleson, Texas. for District Judge, 183rd Judicial District, for District Judge, 184th Judicial Distric. He has been co-parenting 3 children for over 30 years. He remained there for over 25 years and rose to the level of Division Chief. Rory practiced law for over twenty years in Houston. Sophia is a past member of Patrons for Bellaire Parks and the Houston Realty Business Coalition. After graduation and receiving his law license, he remained with the Police Department another 14 years working in divisions such as Internal Affairs and as a lawyer in Legal Services for Chief Bradford. She was born and raised in Houston and is a proud graduate of Bellaire High School. He is a Credentialed Mediator and an Arbitrator. Heather Hudson received her law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law and has been practicing criminal appellate law as a prosecutor for 14 years. from the South Texas School of Law and clerked for various family law firms during his time as a student. After she received her law degree, she moved back to Houston and has been practicing law in the bayou city since 1986. Paula Goodhart has practiced criminal law for 29 years. for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8, Place 2. Leslie has practiced a mix of civil and criminal law and, from 1997 until 2000, worked in the Harris County Attorney's Office representing public officials, deputies, and correctional officers in civil litigation. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. To that end, we endorse the. To learn more about judicial selection in Texas, click here. Judge Laryssa received her law degree from the University of Houston in 2003 as a Mixon Scholarship Recipient. Michelle and her husband Stephen Fraga know firsthand the rewards of building strong families and strong communities. United States Representative - U.S. House District 2 Robin Fulford. Bob is uniquely qualified to serve as Justice of the Peace. He is currently married and enjoys his 3 grandchildren. All Rights Reserved. He has been licensed and practiced civil litigation in the Harris County Courts for 30-years. With more than 4.5 million residents, Harris County, Texas, is the third most populous county in the U.S. Houston, is the fourth largest and most diverse city in the nation. Sue Schechter, the Harris County Democratic Party Chairwoman, was determined to have a Democrat fill every slot on the ballot. "They can signal, 'I am going to be tougher on crime,' while being fair in the sense of they are still Democrats. Resolutions passed by Executive Committee. 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. She has worked as a litigator, mediator, and amicus attorney during her legal career. She is married to her best friend of 14 years, Matt, and they have four beautiful children together. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. He was born in Houston Texas and has been living in Harris County his whole life. Justice Adams, now back in private practice, has been an appellate lawyer for more than thirty years. If our Democratic candidates can dominate the urban areas, win in the suburbs, andat least be competitivein the rural areas, we CAN winstatewide elections. Man, woman shot in grocery store parking lot in SE Houston, police say, Armed carjacking suspect leads police on dangerous chase, Do not to buy Raspberry Rally cookies from eBay, Girl Scouts say. 3 in the November 2022 General Election. She has since been a practicing attorney for over 30 years. 4. Folks who say they want to protect children should help me end. He has been lead counsel in thousands of cases, ranging from small controversies to cases to large. 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. 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. Joshua Normand received a BA in Mathematics and a law degree from the University of Texas. She was elected by her peers to serve as the Presiding Judge of the Harris County Criminal Courts at Law and has repeatedly received the highest ratings by attorneys voting in the Houston Bar Association Judicial poll. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison Wisconsin. Xavier began his career with the Harris County District April Farris was appointed to the First Court of Appeals by Governor Abbott in 2021. Xavier will be the kind of judge who always puts our community and the Constitution first. Bob is uniquely qualified to serve as Justice of the Peace. (Saving Ourselves By Education and Recovery) court addressing the needs of young repeat D.W.I. for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals, Place 4, for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals, Place 2. We are an independent political blog and simply offer candid, mainstream perspective to help the Democratic Party improve and be successful. for District Judge, 248th Judicial District. The elections are closed, however, in that voters may not participate in the proceedings (a runoff primary or a convention) of another party thereafter. Appeals from the Southern District go to the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. In addition, she has a history of working with domestic violence victims and owns her family law firm, which she has been practicing her entire career. Robert H. Jackson is a decorated Police Officer and a U.S. Army Veteran. Michael West received his law degree from South Texas College of Law-Houston, in 1992. Whether it be through the Houston Police Department, The District Attorney's Office, or through his work representing indigent adults and children, there is still more to be done to ensure our community's faith is restored in the courthouse. 3. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- The primary election proved to be a shake up for judges in Harris County. 1. 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. In addition, Malcolm served on the Board of Directors of a Privately Held Corporation with more than 30 million dollars in annual sales. from the South Texas School of Law and clerked for various family law firms during his time as a student. I also belong to the Houston Business and Estate Planning Council and the Houston Estate and Financial Forum. Apply today! Mark has practiced criminal and family law for over 24 years. 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. In 1983, Bob began his legal career by establishing his legal practice. Michelle and her husband Stephen Fraga know firsthand the rewards of building strong families and strong communities. As an election integrity expert, she supports entities across the nation to have strong election security. Charley Prine received his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law in 1992. He has handled numerous cases in the Civil District Courts and Probate Courts. The experience I garnered served me well during my eight years on the bench. Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Notauthorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. It's critical that we elect experienced and qualified judges to restore law and order and make public safety the top priority in Harris County lives quite literally depend on it. She was born in Argentina, and emigrated to the United States with her family as a young child. To view our blog poston the 2022 election, please click on the link below: HarrisCountyDemocrats.com Comments on the 2022 General Election Results. Jeffrey and other officers were serving a high-level narcotics warrant to a 30-year-old suspect at the time. Candidates for federal office must file a federal application (PDF). She was previously Appointed Judge of the 61st District Court by Governor Greg Abbott in July 2015. for Family District Judge, 309th Judicial District. He expects a higher voter turnout in the fall but said they are typically less familiar with the candidates and stick to their party. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas and has lived in Harris County for 38 years. Heather's legal career was inspired by her father, who also served as a prosecutor in Harris County for many years before he was elected to the 14th Court of Appeals. 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. 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. Judge Genesis Draper, a Democrat who is running for re-election to Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. For Justice, 14th Court of Appeals, Place 2. 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. Harris County Democratic judges avoid major losses in felony courts after violent crime attack ads. Originally from Natchez, Mississippi, he has lived in Harris County for 29 years. As a family they enjoy game nights, traveling, and fostering dogs for a local rescue. for District Judge, 295th Judicial District, for District Judge, 482nd Judicial District, for Family District Judge, 245th Judicial District, for Family District Judge, 246th Judicial District, for Family District Judge, 247th Judicial District. He was twice selected as Trial Judge of the Year by the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists. I have often represented executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, and beneficiaries in complex probate proceedings, and recovered millions of dollars in assets lost through fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. 3 in the November 2022 General Election. With more than 32 years prosecuting criminal cases and 150+ felony jury trials under his belt, Julian Ramirez is well-qualified to bring needed change to the 248th Criminal District Court. Governor Greg Abbott appointed Justice Randy Wilson to the Fourteenth Court of Appeals in December 2020, effective January 2021. He lives in Houston with his wife, Caroline Dozier, their teenage son, and their two rescue dogs. for District Judge, 230th Judicial District, A prosecutor under iconic Harris County District Attorney Johnny Holmes and appointed to the bench by Governor Rick Perry, Brad Hart served as Judge of the 230th Criminal District Court from 2013 to 2018. for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 2. Texas County Courts at Law Nile has been there as a volunteer mediator, in drafting wills in will clinics, in assisting in immigration forums, and sometimes he rolls up his sleeves with friends to do some labor with hurricane relief through groups such as the freemasons, shriners, bar associations, conservationist groups and whomever needs a helping hand in the neighborhood we call Texas. Maria Valeria has four children, who, although they are now adults, continue to be her greatest joy. [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. I enjoy fishing, Houstons original restaurants, and professional sports, my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Duke and attending my granddaughters soccer games. 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. 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. 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. I believe in justice and fair treatment for all parties. Voted Qualified/Well Qualified by 83% of respondents in the 2016 HBA Judicial Qualification Bar Poll. She also held office as Parish Council President, Vice-President, and Secretary for multiple terms in each role and was appointed in 2012 to the Legal Affairs Committee for the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the U.S.A. He has dedicated his entire legal career to working in Criminal Law and successfully earned a 2018 Judicial Nomination for the Republican Party in a highly contested race. 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. She has a unique perspective on justice due to her time working in the Responsive Interventions for Change docket aimed at getting non-violent drug offenders who needed treatment to reestablish themselves in society. Our office is openMonday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 AM - 4 PM. 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. If a candidate was unopposed in the general election, their name will still appear on the general election ballot.[1][3]. He is also a small business owner. Sophia is the immediate past president of the Greater Houston Council of Federated Republican Women (2020-2021) and a past President of Magic Circle Republican Womens Club (2015). Our phones are staffed Monday through Friday from 10 AM until 4 PM at (713) 802-0085 , or email us at: harrisdemocrats@harrisdemocrats.com. for Justice,1st Court of Appeals , Place 4. His legal affiliations include the State Bar of Texas, The United States District Court for the Southern District, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Houston Bar Association. She is married to her best friend of 14 years, Matt, and they have four beautiful children together. Tonya McLaughlin is a native Texan. ", for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. Graduating with her law degree from South Texas College of Law in 1988, which included a summer program in law at Oxford University, Sophia became a licensed attorney with the State Bar of Texas that same year, then launched her law practice in 1991. Tonya McLaughlin is a native Texan. and/or we were more impressed with the challenger. Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. 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. I am also a member of the Disability and Elder Law Attorneys Association and Attorneys in Tax and Probate. She was born and raised in Houston and is a proud graduate of Bellaire High School. 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. This new political blog websiteofficially launched in late2020and is focused on issues important to Harris County residents. Outside the practice of law, Sartaj has had the privilege to serve as an adjunct professor. View all News, or follow us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. Jesus Guillen received his law degree from South Texas College of Law in 2014 and has been practicing family law for 7 years. 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. Before taking the bench, he handled hundreds of appeals and presented oral argument in over 100 cases collectively in the Supreme Court of Texas, all intermediate appellate courts in Texas, and several United States courts of appeals. Houston native and attorney Leslie Johnson is the Republican nominee for Judge of Harris County Criminal Court-at-Law No. And, instead of giving low bond to everybody, giving low bond to non-violent offenders but rationing up bonds for the violent offenders.". 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. Will Archer has 25 years of experience as a practicing Attorney. After graduation and receiving his law license, he remained with the Police Department another 14 years working in divisions such as Internal Affairs and as a lawyer in Legal Services for Chief Bradford. Lance has since worked for the Jefferson County District Attorneys Office, the Harris County Office of Court Management, and as special prosecutor for Smith County, Wharton County and the 112th District Attorney. During his service, Judge Landrum has been highly rated by members of the Houston Bar, and he looks forward to serving you again. 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. I am a proud graduate of the University of Houston, where I received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, and of South Texas College of Law. He was born in Harris County and has lived here for over 45 years. Lance started his career in criminal law after being hired by Johnny Holmes to work as a prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorneys Office. Only a handful of Democratic candidates ran that year. Six other incumbent Democrat judges will not return to the bench in 2023. She was born and raised in Houston and has lived in Harris County for 27 years. I also belong to the Houston Business and Estate Planning Council and the Houston Estate and Financial Forum. After practicing in St. Louis, he moved to Houston in 1990 to marry the love of his life, Lee Kathryn Shirley and has two children, Emily and Stephen. Leslie and her husband, Houston attorney Dane Johnson, reside in Houston and have two children. (Section 172.022, Texas Election Code). offenders while ensuring public safety. 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. He has been in Harris County for over 40 years and is proud to call Texas his home with his wife, two sons, five daughters and three grandchildren. Harris County Judge Hidalgo who has three years in office behind her and nearly $1.5 million in her campaign war chest ahead of the upcoming election defeated an extremely popular. sign up for updates. Justice Kevin Jewell was elected to the Fourteenth Court of Appeals on November 8, 2016. She and her husband, a retired Assistant District Attorney, have four grown children and one grandchild. Prior to making ourendorsement, we considered, among other things, each candidate's record, prior job performance, ethics, education, qualifications, priorities, stand on the issues, and vision for the future. Judge Maritza Antu was appointed by Governor Gregg Abbott to be the first Judge of the 482nd Criminal District Court. Graduating with her law degree from South Texas College of Law in 1988, which included a summer program in law at Oxford University, Sophia became a licensed attorney with the State Bar of Texas that same year, then launched her law practice in 1991. While most of our local Democratic candidates barely squeakedby to win, all of our statewide candidates lost. 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. Jessica was raised in a law enforcement family, watching daily as her father put on his uniform and hit the streets to protect the citizens in their community. Before that, he practiced as a Certified Public Accountant. Justice Adams, now back in private practice, has been an appellate lawyer for more than thirty years. Geric is a combat veteran having served 11 years in the U.S. Army with a combat tour during Desert Storm. Her campaign slogan is Mama Mia Vote for Sophia, in honor of her mom. A. in Business Administration with a major in accounting. Our phones are staffed Monday through Friday from 10AMuntil 4PMat(713) 802-0085,oremail us at: harrisdemocrats@harrisdemocrats.com. Jason Luong, who currently serves as judge in the 185th district court, will face current Harris County prosecutor Andrea Beall in a run off. From my father, I learned that every conversation starts with listening, and from my mother, the compassion to accept people as they are. This example of selfless service led her to begin her training after law school at the Harris County District Attorneys Office where she handled all types of criminal cases. He was elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates. To gather this candidate profile data, our research included, as applicable, online searches, review ofmedia reports, visiting each candidate's website, reviewing candidate questionnaires, listening to candidate interviews, observing candidates in public meetings/events, etc. Matthew, a 20-year veteran of the Houston Police Department and a native Houstonian, wants to restore faith in the community's court system, and bring back a balanced approach to justice as well as a reasonable, common-sense approach to Harris County's criminal justice system.

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