for District Judge, 248th Judicial District. Her most treasured times are spent with her children, granddaughter, and her faithful furry friend, a husky named Star. 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. Xavier began his career with the Harris County District Candidates for federal office must file a federal application (PDF). 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. 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. Sophia is a lifelong member of St. George Orthodox Christian Church, where for approximately 20 years, she served as an elected member of the Parish Council. Learn more about the Republican judicial candidates and crime in Harris County below and contribute to the partys joint judicial campaign to help get them elected! She received her law degree from South Texas College of Law and has been practicing criminal law in Harris County for 16 years. for District Judge, 157th Judicial District. for Justice,1st Court of Appeals , Place 4. 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. In 1983, Bob began his legal career by establishing his legal practice. 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. She was born in Argentina, and emigrated to the United States with her family as a young child. for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8, Place 2. "In a low information race, when you have a woman running against a man in the Democratic primary, odds are the woman is going to win because there are significantly more women who participate in the Harris County Democratic primary. Appeals from the Southern District go to the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Mark has practiced criminal and family law for over 24 years. After our review, we proudlyendorsed approximately 80% of the Democratic candidates. for District Judge, 180th Judicial District. RT @TheDemocrats: Our first lady. Jessica has continued to serve the community in indigent defense and works in the countys drug courts helping clients overcome drug addiction. She has been a Texan all of her life and has lived in Harris County for almost 20 years. 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 District Judge, 208th Judicial District. for Family District Judge, 247th Judicial District. [1] The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas has jurisdiction in Harris County. Will Archer has 25 years of experience as a practicing Attorney. Xavier will be the kind of judge who always puts our community and the Constitution first. Robert H. Jackson is a decorated Police Officer and a U.S. Army Veteran. Until every county-wide Republican up for election in November 2016 was swept out of office, Judge Clyde had earned a reputation for FAIRNESS and for treating all people with RESPECT and courtesy, while faithfully following the law. 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. Justice Adams has been married for thirty-eight years and has three children. From my father, I learned that every conversation starts with listening, and from my mother, the compassion to accept people as they are. "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. Dan would like to continue his passion by earning your vote to serve our justice system as a judge. She resolved thousands of cases from DWI to aggravated robbery, child abuse, and capital murder. These included everyone from professional athletes and millionaires to pilots and firemen, and mothers and fathers working multiple jobs to make ends meet. Her campaign slogan is Mama Mia Vote for Sophia, in honor of her mom. She is married to her best friend of 14 years, Matt, and they have four beautiful children together. Zachary is a graduate of Baylor University and St. Marys University School of Law. 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. She graduated from the University of Saint Thomas with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business Administration and South Texas College of Law with a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1997. Then came the 2002 gubernatorial election year. This political blog is also not part of the Harris County Democrats Association formed in 1953 by Mrs. Frankie Randolph and later led by Chair Woman Billie Carr. Elizabeth has evaluated hundreds of cases and been to trial in both Misdemeanor and Felony court. Bob is a native Houstonian, where he was born, raised, and attended public schools. 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. Married for 14 years with three sons Gregory (11), Stephen (11) and Andrew (6), they are committed to showing the next generation the importance of civic responsibility and the value of personal freedoms. 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. In addition, Bob earned his Juris Doctorate from South Texas of Law in Houston, Texas. 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. He graduated from the University of Houston, earning a B. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 2. She started out as a police officer, was promoted to investigator then Sergeant. To that end, we endorse the. Jones said several factors contribute to the shake up of judges: bond, where the candidates were on the ballot, and whether they are male or female. As judge of Harris Countys 308th Family District Court, I resolved over 400 cases per month across the full spectrum of family law matters. After that, Nathan stayed in Austin and attended the University of Texas School of Law, receiving his JD. 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. Geric is a former teacher who taught 9th grade math. I also belong to the Houston Business and Estate Planning Council and the Houston Estate and Financial Forum. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. A lifelong Conservative, she believes it is an exciting time to be a Republican in Harris County. She is an experienced litigator including having worked on the Exxon Valdez case and Enron matter and participated in litigation in support of the City of Houston, Harris County Tax Office, and County Clerk. Malcolm understands civil disputes and has successfully guided numerous individuals and corporations though the process. 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. Bob is married to Mei Wolfe and their daughter attends public school. He was born in Harris County and has lived here for over 45 years. She has worked as a litigator, mediator, and amicus attorney during her legal career. Justice Jewell has been Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1998. 1. Harris County, Texas contains 60 judicial districts, four probate courts and one county court. Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewicz, the race's liberal-backed candidate, said Wednesday she would recuse herself from hearing lawsuits brought by or against the Democratic Party of . Judge Genesis Draper, a Democrat who is running for re-election to Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. That's why 68 Republican judicial candidates have stepped up to run for office this November. 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 Women's Club (2015). He has also volunteered as a professional auctioneer since 1992, helping numerous non-profit organizations raise funds for worthy causes throughout Harris and Galveston County. 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. 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. With over 21 years of experience as a prosecutor and defense attorney, Jessica will bring invaluable knowledge, common sense, and experience back to the court. Glass made headlines in September of 2021 when Houston police officer William 'Bill' Jeffrey was killed in the line of duty. Brian Staley received his law degree from South Texas College of Law and has been practicing civil and appellate law for 26 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. Joshua has been married to his wife, Jenny, for 20 years, who is an entrepreneur, running the successful Shaka Power Yoga in Cypress and also a SUP yoga program in Humble, Cypress, and Texas City. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027. He has been married for 22 years to Alyssa Lemkuil, a former state district court judge, with one daughter starting her second year of college. He was twice selected as Trial Judge of the Year by the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists. Charley Prine received his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law in 1992. for Family District Judge, 257th Judicial District. Michael grew up in Pasadena where he and his wife of 36 years, Laura, raised their 3 children. We are an independent political blog and simply offer candid, mainstream perspective to help the Democratic Party improve and be successful. 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. Beall ( Democratic Party) ran for election for judge of the Texas 185th District Court. Get to the polls prepared! Paula Goodhart has practiced criminal law for 29 years. He remained there for over 25 years and rose to the level of Division Chief. Then, after more than 20 years, Lori left the office as the chief prosecutor for the 208th District Court. 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. Andrew founded the Bayley Law Firm in 2010 that he currently runs with his wife and partner, Yalda Bayley. for District Judge, 184th Judicial District. Both positions are volunteer positions without pay. Nathan Moss grew up in North Texas before attending the University of Texas at Austin, where he received a BA in Government. He is currently married and enjoys his 3 grandchildren. 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. Jeffrey and other officers were serving a high-level narcotics warrant to a 30-year-old suspect at the time. Mark honorably retired as a Houston Police Lieutenant after 25 years of service. Until every county-wide Republican up for election in November 2016 was swept out of office, Judge Clyde had earned a reputation for FAIRNESS and for treating all people with RESPECT and courtesy, while faithfully following the law. Michael West received his law degree from South Texas College of Law-Houston, in 1992. Fraga credits the support of her large extended family for making it possible for this working mom to serve in these ways. for Family District Judge, 310th Judicial District. 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. The experience I garnered served me well during my eight years on the bench. I have tried cases in Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, Brazoria County, Galveston County, Dallas County, Bexar County, and in State and Federal Court. I also served two terms as a member of the District 4A grievance committee (which disciplines attorneys) and served as Chair in 1994. "This kind of, in some ways, taints all of the sitting judges, so by being an incumbent judge, there is a belief among a subset of Democratic primary voters that that person is lax on crime," Mark Jones, political science professor at Rice University, said. With the experience and the work ethic that drove him through college, law school and years of practice in our courts, voters can be sure they will be getting a hardworking judge with common sense. for Family District Judge, 313th Judicial District. 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. Fraga credits the support of her large extended family for making it possible for this working mom to serve in these ways. He is a proud husband and father of one with two cats and three grandchildren. Sophia has volunteered for St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital by serving on the Houston Gala committee from 2006 to 2021. Michelle and her husband Stephen Fraga know firsthand the rewards of building strong families and strong communities. 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. She was born and raised in Houston and has lived in Harris County for 27 years. Xavier Alfaro graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and earned his law degree from St. Thomas University School of Law. Resolutions passed by Executive Committee. 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. First name Last name Email Address Nile Copeland has been helping in the community for many years through work as well as through various groups and organizations. He served again when Governor Abbott appointed him to fill a vacancy in 2020. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 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. 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. Justice Jewell is a member of the State Bar of Texas and Houston Bar Association, and a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Justice Adams is recognized by Texas Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America as being one of the top appellate lawyers in Texas. 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. 20162023Harris County Democratic Party, 4619 Lyons Ave In TV spots, the . He was elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates. Married for 14 years with three sons Gregory (11), Stephen (11) and Andrew (6), they are committed to showing the next generation the importance of civic responsibility and the value of personal freedoms. Jason Luong, who currently serves as judge in the 185th district court, will face current Harris County prosecutor Andrea Beall in a run off. President's Message: Xavier has spent nearly 8 years of his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney. 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 is board certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Jesus Guillen is married and has 2 children. Quyen graduated from Thurgood Marshall School of Law and has been practicing family law for over 15 years. 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. 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. Notauthorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. He is a Credentialed Mediator and an Arbitrator. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. 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. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas and has lived in Harris County for 38 years. for District Judge, 270th Judicial District. Maria Valeria has four children, who, although they are now adults, continue to be her greatest joy. I also belong to the Houston Business and Estate Planning Council and the Houston Estate and Financial Forum. for District Judge, 263rd Judicial District. Register to vote. She was born in Argentina, and emigrated to the United States with her family as a young child. She was born and raised in Houston and is a proud graduate of Bellaire High School. To learn more about judicial selection in Texas, click here. Sophia is a member of the Rotary Club of Houston International and the Middle Eastern Heritage Club of Houston. 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. Over 87% of cases appealed from her rulings were AFFIRMED by the Courts of Appeals. Geric has been practicing family law since 2007. 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. Voted Qualified/Well Qualified by 83% of respondents in the 2016 HBA Judicial Qualification Bar Poll. The people of Harris County speak more than 145 different languages and come from every corner of the globe. [1], The winning candidates from each major party's primary, as well as any additional minor party candidates, compete in a general election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Meredith Chapman Lowrys Lane,
Sacred Heart Off Campus Housing,
Josh Taylor Actor Height,
Articles H