Visit the Action Center for all the ways to get involved. RT @TheDemocrats: Our first lady. He graduated from the University of Houston, earning a B. Apply today! 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. He was born in the DFW metroplex and grew up in Burleson, Texas. In 1999, he became the judge of Probate Court #3 in Harris County, where he served for twenty years. Originally from Natchez, Mississippi, he has lived in Harris County for 29 years. Will Archer has 25 years of experience as a practicing Attorney. "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. Governor Greg Abbott appointed Justice Randy Wilson to the Fourteenth Court of Appeals in December 2020, effective January 2021. 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. 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. She is married to her husband, Matthew Peneguy and they have two young children. Harris County crime rates have skyrocketed under the Democrats' leadership. Justice Terry Adams was appointed to the First Court of Appeals by Governor Abbott in 2020. Geric Tipsword has been a Houston resident since 2004, coming to Houston to attend law school he remained to begin his law practice. As an (almost) lifelong resident of Harris County, she can't imagine a better place to live with her two dogs, Penny and Roch. Being moderate Democrats, we are naturally inclined to endorse Democratic candidates. With the exception of County Judge, which is the first county office to appear, the other county races come after any county judicial elections, which we know in a . Texas County Courts at Law 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. After that, Nathan stayed in Austin and attended the University of Texas School of Law, receiving his JD. After graduating cum laude from Georgetown University, he then attended The University of Texas School of Law and graduated with honors. 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. To advance to the general election, a candidate must win a majority (over 50 percent) of the vote. Bob has worked on all types of Civil Cases, Foreclosures, Evictions, Family Law, Immigration cases, and Criminal Cases, including Traffic Ticket Defense. Voted Qualified/Well Qualified by 83% of respondents in the 2016 HBA Judicial Qualification Bar Poll. Geric has been practicing family law since 2007. 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. She has worked as a litigator, mediator, and amicus attorney during her legal career. Anderson Cancer Hospital, Sheltering Arms, Houston Independent School District, Young Leaders in Medicine, and the Junior League of Houston. He owns his firm with his wife, Karleana, who he is raising two children with. Harris County crime rates have skyrocketed under the Democrats leadership. As an assistant district attorney, Lori worked her way up through the ranks of the district attorneys office. In his free time, Sartaj loves to spend time with his family and travel. Family District Judge, 280th Judicial District. When not working tirelessly for his clients, Chris loves traveling with his growing family. 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. Xavier Alfaro graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Arts in Government 713-802-0085. 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 Family District Judge, 247th Judicial District. Her legal career has focused on family law, successfully representing litigants in all aspects of marriage and divorce. Filing Period . Jeffrey and other officers were serving a high-level narcotics warrant to a 30-year-old suspect at the time. Xavier will be the kind of judge who always puts our community and the Constitution first. I also served two terms as a member of the District 4A grievance committee (which disciplines attorneys) and served as Chair in 1994. Todd is married to Sarah Frankfort and is the proud father of two daughters, Lucy and Claire. Sophia has volunteered for St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital by serving on the Houston Gala committee from 2006 to 2021. B. 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. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; .courts-container { background-color:#fcfcfc; width:100%; border:1px solid black;padding:5px;text-align:center;clear:both; } for District Judge, 262nd Judicial District. If our Democratic candidates can dominate the urban areas, win in the suburbs, andat least be competitivein the rural areas, we CAN winstatewide elections. B. Lori holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Baylor Law School. 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. 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. 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 Sartaj has been a successful attorney practicing in a variety of different settings at the trial and appellate level for more than 12 years. I believe in justice and fair treatment for all parties. 100% remote. During that time, Judge Hart became known for low dockets, fair trials and justice delivered. She has volunteered at M.D. Justice Kevin Jewell was elected to the Fourteenth Court of Appeals on November 8, 2016. Robert H. Jackson is a decorated Police Officer and a U.S. Army Veteran. Rose Cardenas is a lifelong Houstonian. She previously served as a partner at Yetter Coleman, LLP and as an assistant Texas Solicitor General. "They can signal, 'I am going to be tougher on crime,' while being fair in the sense of they are still Democrats. 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. for District Judge, 184th Judicial District. 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. He has also served as appellate counsel in numerous trials across thestate. Aplicacin para Cita de Presidente de Recinto, View the 2022 Harris County General Election Results. Lori and Bill live in Spring with their Italian Greyhound, Lucia. 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. 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.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. After our review, we proudlyendorsed approximately 80% of the Democratic candidates. He has been part of Harris County for over 5 decades, working tirelessly to make it a better, safer place for everyone. He is a father of three young children and desires to serve Harris County residents to help restore justice and order. 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. 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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. for District Judge, 295th Judicial District. He has been co-parenting 3 children for over 30 years. My experiences have taught me that fair, efficient, and objective dispute resolution saves time and legal costs. 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. 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. Bobs oldest son, Mike Wolfe has served as a Board Member of the Harris County Department of Education and is currently a candidate for the Texas State Board of Education, District 6. from the South Texas School of Law and clerked for various family law firms during his time as a student. "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. Notauthorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. As a prosecutor, Elizabeth has served as a Misdemeanor Chief and practiced in the Felony, Juvenile and Intake Divisions. And, instead of giving low bond to everybody, giving low bond to non-violent offenders but rationing up bonds for the violent offenders.". To view our blog poston the 2022 election, please click on the link below: HarrisCountyDemocrats.com Comments on the 2022 General Election Results. 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. 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. 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. 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. Jessica has continued to serve the community in indigent defense and works in the countys drug courts helping clients overcome drug addiction. 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. While at the District Attorneys Office, Nathan prosecuted an array of offenses while serving in both specialty divisions, such as Major Offenders and Child Abuse, and in the trial bureau, where he was recently promoted to Division Chief. Quyen graduated from Thurgood Marshall School of Law and has been practicing family law for over 15 years. Rory graduated from Duke University School of Law. for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 2. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. I also belong to the Houston Business and Estate Planning Council and the Houston Estate and Financial Forum. Lance has dedicated his entire career to serving the public. 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. for District Judge, 248th Judicial District. Bruce has handled cases before civil district courts throughout Texas, before the Texas Courts of Appeals, and the Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals En Banc. 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. 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. While with the Houston Police Department, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Award and named Police Officer of the Year. for Family District Judge, 315th Judicial District. Houston native and attorney Leslie Johnson is the Republican nominee for Judge of Harris County Criminal Court-at-Law No. 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. President's Message: Chris Carmona received his law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston and has been successfully practicing multiple areas of law for 12 years. Dan Simons is a former Air Force Veteran and graduate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law and the University of Houston Law School. Over 87% of cases appealed from her rulings were AFFIRMED by the Courts of Appeals. and/or we were more impressed with the challenger. After years of working in property management, Judge Korduba then started her law practice and grew it to an industry-leading statewide firm. 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. Geric is a combat veteran having served 11 years in the U.S. Army with a combat tour during Desert Storm. 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. 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. Fred Shuchart received his law degree in 1985 from Washington University School of Law and has been practicing law for 37 years. 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. for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8, Place 2. for Family District Judge, 257th Judicial District. 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). Since leaving the district attorneys office, Lori has spent the last three years representing indigent defendants in Harris County. As a fifth-generation Latino Texan, Leo Farias understands the states culture, needs, and struggles. Geric has been practicing family law since 2007. 4. 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. 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. In addition to prosecuting cases for the last 3 years at the Harris County Attorneys Office, his legal experiences include clerking in the family law courts under Judge Georgia Dempster, Judge Denise Pratt, Judge Bonnie Hellums and facilitating permanency for children currently in the Gulf Coast Children Court. Sophia is honored to be on the November ballot as the Republican nominee for Judge of Harris County Probate Court #2! for District Judge, 183rd Judicial District. He was elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates. Beall ( Democratic Party) ran for election for judge of the Texas 185th 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. I also had a career with the Houston Police Department, retiring as a Lieutenant. 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. 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. More than 120 candidates have filed for Harris County positions ahead of the March 2022 primaries, as of the candidate filing deadline Dec. 13, according to the Texas Secretary of State. After she received her law degree, she moved back to Houston and has been practicing law in the bayou city since 1986. 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. 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. Chambers USA named Wilson as one of the leading commercial litigators in America. 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. 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. for Family District Judge, 313th Judicial District. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- The primary election proved to be a shake up for judges 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. Her work in the private sector since the early 2000s includes extensive experience in our County Criminal Courts. I enjoy fishing, Houstons original restaurants, and professional sports, my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Duke and attending my granddaughters soccer games. Sophia is a past member of Patrons for Bellaire Parks and the Houston Realty Business Coalition. 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.
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