He is a Credentialed Mediator and an Arbitrator. for District Judge, 269th Judicial District. Our phones are staffed Monday through Friday from 10 AM until 4 PM at (713) 802-0085 , or email us at: harrisdemocrats@harrisdemocrats.com. She is a past member of HCRPs Military Partnership Committee. 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. Down-ballot races are not typically a hot election topic, but public concerns over rising crime have pushed Harris County's 68 judicial races to the forefront this cycle. Sophia is a native Houstonian with her own solo law practice. While the administrator isa moderate Democrat, this blog is independently operated andnot affiliated with any political party or political action committee (PAC). for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8, Place 2. From my father, I learned that every conversation starts with listening, and from my mother, the compassion to accept people as they are. 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. . Geric is a former teacher who taught 9th grade math. Sophia has volunteered for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by serving on the Houston Gala committee from 2006 to 2021. As a fifth-generation Latino Texan, Leo Farias understands the state's culture, needs, and struggles. Michelle and her husband Stephen Fraga know firsthand the rewards of building strong families and strong communities. He has been co-parenting 3 children for over 30 years. Charley Prine received his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law in 1992. Instead, Glass lowered it. She has volunteered at M.D. 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. With more than 40 years of legal practice, he holds certifications in two relevant fields: Civil Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law. Justice Kevin Jewell was elected to the Fourteenth Court of Appeals on November 8, 2016. 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. Jessica and her husband, Michael, have been married for 20 years, have two children, and one spoiled pug. Every action you take makes a big difference. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Dan Simons is a former Air Force Veteran and graduate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law and the University of Houston Law School. Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Laryssa received her law degree from the University of Houston in 2003 as a Mixon Scholarship Recipient. 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). He graduated first in his class. Filing Period In TV spots, the . Mark honorably retired as a Houston Police Lieutenant after 25 years of service. 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. 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. He was elected the Presiding Judge of the 246th District Court in 2014. After that, Nathan stayed in Austin and attended the University of Texas School of Law, receiving his JD. for District Judge, 185th Judicial District, for District Judge, 189th Judicial District, for District Judge, 190th Judicial Distric, for District Judge, 208th Judicial District. 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; } 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. Before that, he practiced as a Certified Public Accountant. Tonya McLaughlin is a native Texan. County Commissioner Court. Amber Cox is a seasoned attorney with 18 years of civil and criminal court experience. Joshua has lived in Harris County more than three decades and grew up in Jersey Village. [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. Mark has practiced criminal and family law for over 24 years. Candidates for federal office must file a federal application (PDF). Im a long-time attorney, arbitrator, and former Harris county criminal court judge in Houston, Texas. Bruce Bain is an accomplished trial attorney with 35 years of civil trial experience. 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. That's why 68 Republican judicial candidates have stepped up to run for office this November. 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. 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. 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. If no candidate in a race wins the majorityas in cases where more than two candidates are competing for a seata runoff election is held between the top two candidates. 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. Powell, the lone African-American male incumbent to lose re-election to the district court bench in Harris County, secured a place on the ballot after the Harris County Democratic Party initially . He was born in Harris County and has lived here for over 45 years. 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. 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. UPDATE 11/9/22: The general election results are in. Remember, early voting runs from Oct. 24 - Nov. 4, and election day will be on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. She briefly left Houston to attend the University of Texas, where she got her undergraduate degree and a law degree. 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. 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. He has volunteered his valuable time to assist several community-based groups that focus on preventing teen suicide, domestic abuse, and poverty. Kevin's 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 Attorney's Office, where he learned to balance the constitutional rights of the accused while never forgetting the victims impacted by crime. After graduation, Dan worked for the Harris County District Attorneys Office and continues to work as a Criminal Defense Attorney in Harris County. The ballot contained more Independents than Democrats in the judicial races. Michael grew up in Pasadena where he and his wife of 36 years, Laura, raised their 3 children. Houston native and attorney Leslie Johnson is the Republican nominee for Judge of Harris County Criminal Court-at-Law No. Individual seeking a County office as an Independent candidate must file for a place on the ballot with the Harris County Judge: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo 1001 Preston, Suite 911 Houston, Texas 77002 Phone: 713-274-7000 Fax: 713-755-8379 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. Sue Schechter, the Harris County Democratic Party Chairwoman, was determined to have a Democrat fill every slot on the ballot. She was a tough-on-crime prosecutor for 12 years successfully securing convictions against defendants charged with violent offenses like murder, capital murder, and sexual assault of children. Since 2019, Paula has worked at the law firm of Shellist, Peebles, McAlister. 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. Mark has practiced criminal and family law for over 24 years. 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. He is a proud husband and father of one with two cats and three grandchildren. 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. For Justice, 14th Court of Appeals, Place 2. Jessica and her husband, Michael, have been married for 20 years, have two children, and one spoiled pug. This new political blog websiteofficially launched in late2020and is focused on issues important to Harris County residents. The people of Harris County deserve a judge who will follow the law, treat everyone fairly, and give public safety the importance it deserves. 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 . Visit the Action Center for all the ways to get involved. Judge Laryssa received her law degree from the University of Houston in 2003 as a Mixon Scholarship Recipient. Harris County crime rates have skyrocketed under the Democrats' leadership. He is currently married and enjoys his 3 grandchildren. 3. ", for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. Tami then went to law school, raised a family and began her law career as a criminal defense attorney prior to becoming a prosecutor. Over the years, I was also appointed by the probate judges to handle both contested and uncontested estate and guardianship matters. for District Judge, 270th Judicial District. 2. for District Judge, 209th Judicial District. As an assistant district attorney, Lori worked her way up through the ranks of the district attorneys office. ", for District Judge, 232nd Judicial District, for District Judge, 234th Judicial District, for District Judge, 248th Judicial District, for District Judge, 262nd Judicial District. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. Ramirez pledges to improve the effectiveness of the 248th Judicial District by reducing the huge case backlog, trying more cases, and bringing justice to all parties more swiftly. When not practicing law, Fred enjoys traveling with his family and playing golf. She sits on the boards of the TEACH, Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA and Catholic Charities. He was born in Houston and has lived in Harris County all his life. 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). 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.