for District Judge, 281st Judicial District. That's why 68 Republican judicial candidates have stepped up to run for office this November. As a family they enjoy game nights, traveling, and fostering dogs for a local rescue. After she received her law degree, she moved back to Houston and has been practicing law in the bayou city since 1986. Judge Maritza Antu was appointed by Governor Gregg Abbott to be the first Judge of the 482nd Criminal District Court. Lori and Bill live in Spring with their Italian Greyhound, Lucia. sign up for updates. Amber Cox is a seasoned attorney with 18 years of civil and criminal court experience. Heather Hudson received her law degree from St. Marys University School of Law and has been practicing criminal appellate law as a prosecutor for 14 years. In addition, Malcolm served on the Board of Directors of a Privately Held Corporation with more than 30 million dollars in annual sales. 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. The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas has jurisdiction in Harris County. for Family District Judge, 315th Judicial District. April Farris was appointed to the First Court of Appeals by Governor Abbott in 2021. The Harris County Democratic Party is dedicated to the ideal that everyone deserves an equal shot at life, . Eight current Democratic criminal court judges won their race in the primary. She has volunteered at M.D. 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. After that, Nathan stayed in Austin and attended the University of Texas School of Law, receiving his JD. Lori holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Baylor Law School. She was born and raised in Houston and is a proud graduate of Bellaire High School. 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. 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. As an attorney with now over 30 years experience in probate, trust guardianship, estate planning, and elder law, I have developed a reputation for handling the matters entrusted to me with diligence and integrity. Lori holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Baylor Law School. for Family District Judge, 245th Judicial District. He has been licensed and practiced civil litigation in the Harris County Courts for 30-years. from the South Texas College of Law. 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. RT @TheDemocrats: Our first lady. Andrew Bayley received his law degree from South Texas College of Law Houston in 2009 and has been practicing law for 12 years. 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. While with the Houston Police Department, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Award and named Police Officer of the Year. 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. ", for District Judge, 232nd Judicial District, for District Judge, 234th Judicial District, for District Judge, 248th Judicial District, for District Judge, 262nd Judicial District. He graduated from the University of Houston, earning a B. 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. Michelle and her husband Stephen Fraga know firsthand the rewards of building strong families and strong communities. Our phones are staffed Monday through Friday from 10 AM until 4 PM at (713) 802-0085 , or email us at: harrisdemocrats@harrisdemocrats.com. Since 2019, Paula has worked at the law firm of Shellist, Peebles, McAlister. 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. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 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. Justice Kevin Jewell was elected to the Fourteenth Court of Appeals on November 8, 2016. 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. Sophia is a past member of Patrons for Bellaire Parks and the Houston Realty Business Coalition. After years of working in property management, Judge Korduba then started her law practice and grew it to an industry-leading statewide firm. 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. 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 since been practicing family law as an attorney since 2005 and has owned his own Family law firm since 2006. 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. Kevin Fulton has dedicated his life to serving others. 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. B. Dan would like to continue his passion by earning your vote to serve our justice system as a judge. 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. He also spent 7 years as a seasoned criminal defense attorney. I also belong to the Houston Business and Estate Planning Council and the Houston Estate and Financial Forum. 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 . He has since been practicing family law as an attorney since 2005 and has owned his own Family law firm since 2006. 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. Her work in the private sector since the early 2000s includes extensive experience in our County Criminal Courts. for Family District Judge, 247th Judicial District. Texas Statutory Probate Courts 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. Maria Valeria has four children, who, although they are now adults, continue to be her greatest joy. for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2. Being moderate Democrats, we are naturally inclinedto endorse Democratic candidates. He is only one of two persons ever named by Law Dragon as one of the 500 Leading Judges in America and one of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America. 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. 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. 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. Robert H. Jackson is a decorated Police Officer and a U.S. Army Veteran. County Commissioner Court. Geric has been practicing family law since 2007. for District Judge, 234th Judicial District. Houston native and attorney Leslie Johnson is the Republican nominee for Judge of Harris County Criminal Court-at-Law No. Six other incumbent Democrat judges will not return to the bench in 2023. ROBERT FICKMAN'S 2022 HARRIS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY JUDICIAL ENDORSEMENTS Friends - The Harris County District Attorneys Office has SHAMEFULLY encouraged assistant district attorneys and pro- prosecution candidates to run against some of our best incumbent judges in the Democratic Primary. Beall led the race by 13% in the primary. He has been co-parenting 3 children for over 30 years. For over ten years, he was recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine. He owns his firm with his wife, Karleana, who he is raising two children with. She has worked as a litigator, mediator, and amicus attorney during her legal career. A lifelong Conservative, she believes it is an exciting time to be a Republican in Harris County. Get to the polls prepared! Sartaj has been a successful attorney practicing in a variety of different settings at the trial and appellate level for more than 12 years. 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. His first wife passed away and they had 2 sons who also attended school in Houston. 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 has been recognized in Strathmores Whos Who of Professionals, HTown Magazine, and Houstonia Magazine. 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. 4. Judge Michael Landrum served Harris County as a district court judge for six years but was swept out of office in the 2018 election. 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. A. in Business Administration with a major in accounting. Mark Montgomery attended the South Texas College of Law school while working as a Houston Police Officer. 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. 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. 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. Mark honorably retired as a Houston Police Lieutenant after 25 years of service. Paula Goodhart has practiced criminal law for 29 years. Desean Jones, Danilo Lacayo, Brian Warren, Josh Hill and Lori Chambers Gray ran unopposed. After graduating from Texas A&M University with a degree in Chemical Engineering, Sartaj worked as a Process Engineer prior to attending South Texas College of Law. Geric was raised by a single Mexican mother with 2 siblings. 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. The people of Harris County speak more than 145 different languages and come from every corner of the globe. Amber Cox is a seasoned attorney with 18 years of civil and criminal court experience. And, she has put her creativity and organizational gifts to work in chairing special programs and events, such as TEW, Steps for Students, the S.E.R. Lori and Bill live in Spring with their Italian Greyhound, Lucia. 2. 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. She started her career as a prosecutor in the Harris County DA's office and currently runs her own private criminal law practice. for District Judge, 228th 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. 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. Texas Court of Appeals In his spare time, Joshua provides legal and tax services to various nonprofits. Andrew founded the Bayley Law Firm in 2010 that he currently runs with his wife and partner, Yalda Bayley. United States Representative - U.S. House District 2 Robin Fulford. (Saving Ourselves By Education and Recovery) court addressing the needs of young repeat D.W.I. He is currently married and enjoys his 3 grandchildren. Houston, Texas 77020 8 years of his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney. Attorneys Office where he served as a Chief Prosecutor is two of the County Courts at Law. Michelle and her husband Stephen Fraga know firsthand the rewards of building strong families and strong communities. Jesus Guillen received his law degree from South Texas College of Law in 2014 and has been practicing family law for 7 years. Then came the 2002 gubernatorial election year. Her legal career has focused on family law, successfully representing litigants in all aspects of marriage and divorce. 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. Bob is married to Mei Wolfe and their daughter attends public school. for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8, Place 2. Jesus Guillen is married and has 2 children. She is a past member of HCRPs Military Partnership Committee. Monks is dedicated to retaking the courthouse and restoring respect for our criminal justice system. Lori spent most of her adult life as an assistant district attorney in the Harris County District Attorneys Office. In addition, Bob earned his Juris Doctorate from South Texas of Law in Houston, Texas. 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. 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. "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. Stephen, a proud Texas Aggie and graduate of Strake Jesuit Preparatory, runs a family-owned business his father Lupe Fraga founded in 1962, a legacy of hard work and enduring faith that reflects their past and inspires their future. for District Judge, 269th Judicial District, for District Judge, 270th Judicial District, for District Judge, 281st Judicial District. These included everyone from professional athletes and millionaires to pilots and firemen, and mothers and fathers working multiple jobs to make ends meet. To view our blog poston the 2022 election, please click on the link below: HarrisCountyDemocrats.com Comments on the 2022 General Election Results. As a prosecutor, Elizabeth has served as a Misdemeanor Chief and practiced in the Felony, Juvenile and Intake Divisions. Folks who say they want to protect children should help me end. Her campaign slogan is Mama Mia Vote for Sophia, in honor of her mom. Mark has practiced criminal and family law for over 24 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. for District Judge, 248th Judicial District. 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. A graduate of Stephen F. Austin University with a BS in Anatomy and Physiology and with a law degree from South Texas College of Law, Amber is also a mom to two wonderful daughters, Addison and Camryn. 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. I also served two terms as a member of the District 4A grievance committee (which disciplines attorneys) and served as Chair in 1994. Jessica and her husband, Michael, have been married for 20 years, have two children, and one spoiled pug. From my father, I learned that every conversation starts with listening, and from my mother, the compassion to accept people as they are. Bob is uniquely qualified to serve as Justice of the Peace. First name Last name Email Address for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. As a whole, Harris County criminal court judges came under fire for issues relating to releasing violent offenders on low bonds. She was born and raised in Houston and has lived in Harris County for 27 years. Sophia is a past member of Patrons for Bellaire Parks and the Houston Realty Business Coalition. Kristin has been married to her husband Ed for 19 years and they have two daughters. seasoned criminal defense attorney. Jessica has continued to serve the community in indigent defense and works in the countys drug courts helping clients overcome drug addiction. UPDATE 11/9/22: The general election results are in. Voted Qualified/Well Qualified by 83% of respondents in the 2016 HBA Judicial Qualification Bar Poll. Cindy Hide received her law degree from the University of Houston Law Center and has been licensed to practice law since 1984. After graduation, Dan worked for the Harris County District Attorneys Office and continues to work as a Criminal Defense Attorney in Harris County. While with the Houston Police Department, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Award and named Police Officer of the Year. 2022 CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENTS (SCROLL DOWN), 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. Follow the link below for more information about running and details regarding the March 19 CEC meeting. 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. Brian and his wife Carol have been married 32 years and have 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. Judge Laryssa received her law degree from the University of Houston in 2003 as a Mixon Scholarship Recipient. Erin Lunceford received her law degree from University of Houston in 1988 and has been practicing law for 34 years. Justice Adams is recognized by Texas Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America as being one of the top appellate lawyers in Texas. To that end, we endorse the. He has been co-parenting 3 children for over 30 years. Texas Justice of the Peace Courts, Courts in Texas Texas judicial elections Judicial selection in Texas. 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. Lance was born in Harris County and has lived here for over 45 years. Having lived in Houston his entire adult life, this is especially true for Harris County. 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 He practiced law in Harris County for almost 20 years before he was appointed Associate Judge of the 309th District Court. She was previously Appointed Judge of the 61st District Court by Governor Greg Abbott in July 2015. 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. Only a handful of Democratic candidates ran that year. We strongly urge you to consider those candidates when casting your vote. Our office is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 AM - 4 PM. She was elected to this position in November 2014. Thats why 68 Republican judicial candidates have stepped up to run for office this November. Xavier Alfaro graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Arts in Government for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 2. Michael graduated from Baylor University with a BBA, majoring in Finance and Economics. He graduated first in his class. After years of working in property management, Judge Korduba then started her law practice and grew it to an industry-leading statewide firm. He was born in Houston Texas and has been living in Harris County his whole life. Family District Judge, 280th Judicial District. 20162023Harris County Democratic Party, 4619 Lyons Ave I am also a member of the Disability and Elder Law Attorneys Association and Attorneys in Tax and Probate. Aplicacin para Cita de Presidente de Recinto, View the 2022 Harris County General Election Results. Lance has dedicated his entire career to serving the public. "Most of these challengers are current or former prosecutors," Jones explained. Dan Simons is a former Air Force Veteran and graduate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law and the University of Houston Law School. 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. He has also served as appellate counsel in numerous trials across the 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. 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. Appeals from the Southern District go to the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit . She is a past member of HCRPs Military Partnership Committee. Xavier began his career with the Harris County District If a candidate was unopposed in the general election, their name will still appear on the general election ballot.[1][3]. I also had a career with the Houston Police Department, retiring as a Lieutenant. where he supervises 12 prosecutors in 6 County Courts at Law. Filing Period for District Judge, 228th Judicial District, 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. Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. Xavier is currently a Deputy Division Chief at the Fort Bend County District Attorneys Office 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. 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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. Before that, he practiced as a Certified Public Accountant. She has worked as a litigator, mediator, and amicus attorney during her legal career. He remained there for over 25 years and rose to the level of Division Chief. Tami then went to law school, raised a family and began her law career as a criminal defense attorney prior to becoming a prosecutor. Bob is a native Houstonian, where he was born, raised, and attended public schools. 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. Geric is a combat veteran having served 11 years in the U.S. Army with a combat tour during Desert Storm. for District Judge, 183rd Judicial District, for District Judge, 184th Judicial Distric. Judge Laryssa Korduba is the first female Justice of the Peace in Precinct 4, serving as Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 2. Geric Tipsword has been a Houston resident since 2004, coming to Houston to attend law school he remained to begin his law practice. 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).