He expects a higher voter turnout in the fall but said they are typically less familiar with the candidates and stick to their party. Fred has tried cases throughout the State of Texas and argued before both State and Federal Courts of Appeal. Let's turn Texas blue y'all! 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. HCDLA - Harris Country Democratic Lawyers Association Elizabeth has evaluated hundreds of cases and been to trial in both Misdemeanor and Felony court. Since leaving the district attorneys office, Lori has spent the last three years representing indigent defendants in Harris County. 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. For the 2022 election cycle, this website researched each political candidate that will appear on the Harris County November ballot and then endorsed thosecandidates (see below) that we believe will best serve the interests of allHarris County residents. Texas Court of Appeals Family District Judge, 280th Judicial District. 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. Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Beall ( Democratic Party) ran for election for judge of the Texas 185th District Court. He has since been practicing family law as an attorney since 2005 and has owned his own Family law firm since 2006. Lance has been married to his wife Vickie for 23 years and they have one daughter, who will be a junior in the fall at Texas A&M. To view the 2022 Harris County and Texas general election results, please click on the buttons below. Being moderate Democrats, we are naturally inclinedto endorse Democratic candidates. 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. For years Fraga has been bringing leadership, fresh ideas, and high energy to good causes in our community. Harris County, Texas contains 60 judicial districts, four probate courts and one county court.[1]. He served 10 years as the Precinct Chairman of Precinct 216 Senate District 13 (2007 - 2016). Farias got his J.D. Judge Clyde was the highest HBA rated County Civil Court Judge while on the bench from June 2015 through December 2016, with zero reversals and only 1 modification on appeal. 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. Justice Jewell is a member of the State Bar of Texas and Houston Bar Association, and a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Tami then went to law school, raised a family and began her law career as a criminal defense attorney prior to becoming a prosecutor. In 2012 he served as a State Delegate at the Convention in Fort Worth and was a Member of the Rules Committee. 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. Texas is one of 43 states that hold elections for judicial positions. 100% remote. 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. Both positions are volunteer positions without pay. for District Judge, 185th Judicial District, for District Judge, 189th Judicial District, for District Judge, 190th Judicial Distric, for District Judge, 208th Judicial District. She previously served as a partner at Yetter Coleman, LLP and as an assistant Texas Solicitor General. Her legal career has spanned over three decades and delved into many levels of litigation, probate, transactional, and real estate/property matters. "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. Sophia is a past member of Patrons for Bellaire Parks and the Houston Realty Business Coalition. Bob is a native Houstonian, where he was born, raised, and attended public schools. Gala, and Cardinals Christmas. failing to proactively address the violent crime wave, reckless bail bond decisions, allegations of corruption, scandals, general incompetence, etc.) During that time, Judge Hart became known for low dockets, fair trials and justice delivered. To learn more about judicial selection in Texas, click here. Jesus Guillen received his law degree from South Texas College of Law in 2014 and has been practicing family law for 7 years. 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. Prior to his election, Justice Jewell was a litigation and appellate shareholder at Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry in Houston, Texas, where he chaired the firms appellate practice group. From my father, I learned that every conversation starts with listening, and from my mother, the compassion to accept people as they are. 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Prior to his election, Justice Jewell was a litigation and appellate shareholder at Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry in Houston, Texas, where he chaired the firms appellate practice group. 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. To that end, we endorse the. A. in Business Administration with a major in accounting. 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. Judge Wilson received a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Texas at Arlington and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Houston Law School. 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. 3 in the November 2022 General Election. He lives in Houston with his wife, Caroline Dozier, their teenage son, and their two rescue dogs. I also belong to the Houston Business and Estate Planning Council and the Houston Estate and Financial Forum. Lori holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Baylor Law School. Take Action. Election 2022 - Off the Kuff Matthew, a 20-year veteran of the Houston Police Department and a native Houstonian, wants to restore faith in the communitys court system, and bring back a balanced approach to justice as well as a reasonable, common-sense approach to Harris Countys criminal justice system. "They can signal, 'I am going to be tougher on crime,' while being fair in the sense of they are still Democrats. Todd is married to Sarah Frankfort and is the proud father of two daughters, Lucy and Claire. Jessica has continued to serve the community in indigent defense and works in the countys drug courts helping clients overcome drug addiction. 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. 8 years of his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney. Filing in the Democratic or Republican 2020 Primary She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Dan Lemkuil has 28 years of Family Law experience, is board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has over five years of service as a Family Court Associate Judge, serving the people of Harris County. 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. 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. Then, after more than 20 years, Lori left the office as the chief prosecutor for the 208th District Court. Maria Valeria has four children, who, although they are now adults, continue to be her greatest joy. Register to vote. 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. Bob has worked on all types of Civil Cases, Foreclosures, Evictions, Family Law, Immigration cases, and Criminal Cases, including Traffic Ticket Defense. 4. 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! 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. 2022 Candidates - Harris County Republican Party She briefly left Houston to attend the University of Texas, where she got her undergraduate degree and a law degree. for District Judge, 184th Judicial District. Justice Jewell is a member of the State Bar of Texas and Houston Bar Association, and a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. She has worked as a litigator, mediator, and amicus attorney during her legal career. The people of Harris County speak more than 145 different languages and come from every corner of the globe. 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. Parties seek answers after Harris County fumbles election vote count 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 to promote broadband in South Carolina as 2024 looms During that time, Judge Hart became known for low dockets, fair trials and justice delivered. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas and has lived in Harris County for 38 years. Judge Genesis Draper, a Democrat who is running for re-election to Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. for Family District Judge, 308th Judicial District. U.S. Congressional District 38 Duncan F. Klussmann Centrell Reed Diana Martinez Alexander Governor Rich Wakeland Beto O'Rourke Joy Diaz Inocencio Barrientez Michael Cooper Lieutenant Governor Michelle Beckley Carla Brailey Mike Collier Attorney General S. T-Bone Raynor Lee Merrit Mike Fields Joe Jaworski Rochele Mercedes Garza Xavier will be the kind of judge who always puts our community and the Constitution first. The Harris County Democratic Party is dedicated to the ideal that everyone deserves an equal shot at life, . Immediately after, Nathan moved to Houston, where he began practicing civil law for a brief time before joining the Harris County District Attorneys Office in 2007, where he is still employed. Bob is married to Mei Wolfe and their daughter attends public school. 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. Our office is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 AM - 4 PM. .courts-container hr {background-color:#f0a236;padding-bottom:2px;}, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas, Texas Supreme Court 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. 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. She and her husband, a retired Assistant District Attorney, have four grown children and one grandchild. 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. In addition, Bob earned his Juris Doctorate from South Texas of Law in Houston, Texas. She was previously Appointed Judge of the 61st District Court by Governor Greg Abbott in July 2015. 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. April is an honors graduate of Harvard Law School and Abilene Christian University. He has volunteered his valuable time to assist several community-based groups that focus on preventing teen suicide, domestic abuse, and poverty. Kevins commitment to the community while furthering his education resulted in receiving a Distinguished Public Service award and his Juris Doctor Degree. Kevin started his legal career as an extern with the Orange County District Attorneys Office, where he learned to balance the constitutional rights of the accused while never forgetting the victims impacted by crime. Glass made headlines in September of 2021 when Houston police officer William 'Bill' Jeffrey was killed in the line of duty. With her heart for public service and her strong commitment to our community, Michelle Fraga stands ready to step into the arena. 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. Lori and Bill live in Spring with their Italian Greyhound, Lucia. He has been recognized in Strathmores Whos Who of Professionals, HTown Magazine, and Houstonia Magazine. for District Judge, 281st Judicial District. She is the former award-winning judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law #1 were she served for more than 8 years. A judge should be neutral . for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 2. for District Judge, 208th Judicial District. for District Judge, 157th Judicial District. Michael grew up in Pasadena where he and his wife of 36 years, Laura, raised their 3 children. Mark has practiced criminal and family law for over 24 years. 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. for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 9. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. Bob is uniquely qualified to serve as Justice of the Peace. Aaron G. Adams is a practicing Attorney of 17 years, Sports Agent, Author, and Real Estate Investor. Erin Lunceford received her law degree from University of Houston in 1988 and has been practicing law for 34 years. and/or we were more impressed with the challenger. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. He has been licensed and practiced civil litigation in the Harris County Courts for 30-years. Kristin has been married to her husband Ed for 19 years and they have two daughters. Geric is a combat veteran having served 11 years in the U.S. Army with a combat tour during Desert Storm. Bob has worked on all types of Civil Cases, Foreclosures, Evictions, Family Law, Immigration cases, and Criminal Cases, including Traffic Ticket Defense. "It's an educated and relatively informed group (of voters in the primary), but really no one can be informed about all of the judges we have on our Harris County ballot," Jones said. Geric is a combat veteran having served 11 years in the U.S. Army with a combat tour during Desert Storm. 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. Robert H. Jackson is a decorated Police Officer and a U.S. Army Veteran. 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. Nile Copeland has been helping in the community for many years through work as well as through various groups and organizations. 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. Xavier is currently a Deputy Division Chief at the Fort Bend County District Attorneys Office Charley Prine received his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law in 1992. 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. Kevin Fulton has dedicated his life to serving others. 1976 Press Photo Bob Sobeo, candidate for Harris County Chairman, Texas As an assistant district attorney, Lori worked her way up through the ranks of the district attorneys office. "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. 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. She is a past member of HCRPs Military Partnership Committee. 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. offenders while ensuring public safety. I am also a member of the Disability and Elder Law Attorneys Association and Attorneys in Tax and Probate. She started her career as a prosecutor in the Harris County DA's office and currently runs her own private criminal law practice. 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. seasoned criminal defense attorney. 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. In 2003, Judge Wilson was appointed Judge of the 157th Judicial District Court in Harris County, where he served for over 15 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.
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