He was elected the Presiding Judge of the 246th District Court in 2014. Currently an Assistant District Attorney with the Harris County District Attorneys office, Ambers work as a prosecutor has been to maintain the community's safety while seeing that justice is done. His first wife passed away and they had 2 sons who also attended school in Houston. Xavier will be the kind of judge who always puts our community and the Constitution first. Michelle and her husband Stephen Fraga know firsthand the rewards of building strong families and strong communities. A voting surge cleared the Harris County courtrooms of all elected Republican judges, leaving only Democrats on the bench in civil, criminal, family, juvenile and probate courts. Zachary is a graduate of Baylor University and St. Marys University School of Law. Find your Election Day polling location here . 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. Appeals from the Southern District go to the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Sophia has volunteered for St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital by serving on the Houston Gala committee from 2006 to 2021. I also belong to the Houston Business and Estate Planning Council and the Houston Estate and Financial Forum. I also had a career with the Houston Police Department, retiring as a Lieutenant. offenders while ensuring public safety. for District Judge, 157th Judicial District. In addition, Malcolm served on the Board of Directors of a Privately Held Corporation with more than 30 million dollars in annual sales. Judge Prine left the bench in 2019. 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. 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. 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. from the South Texas School of Law and clerked for various family law firms during his time as a student. "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. MY 2022 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY JUDICIAL ENDORSEMENTS - Robert J. Fickman Sophia is a past member of Patrons for Bellaire Parks and the Houston Realty Business Coalition. She was previously Appointed Judge of the 61st District Court by Governor Greg Abbott in July 2015. Justice Jewell is a member of the State Bar of Texas and Houston Bar Association, and a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Harris County courthouse 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. 1976 Press Photo Bob Sobeo, candidate for Harris County Chairman, 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. Quyen graduated from Thurgood Marshall School of Law and has been practicing family law for over 15 years. "They can signal, 'I am going to be tougher on crime,' while being fair in the sense of they are still Democrats. Xavier is currently a Deputy Division Chief at the Fort Bend County District Attorneys Office where he supervises 12 prosecutors in 6 County Courts at Law. 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. 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. Our office is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 AM - 4 PM. Robert H. Jackson is a decorated Police Officer and a U.S. Army Veteran. If we failed to endorse aDemocrat, we either identified troublesome issues (e.g. These included everyone from professional athletes and millionaires to pilots and firemen, and mothers and fathers working multiple jobs to make ends meet. for Family District Judge, 257th 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. This example of selfless service led her to begin her training after law school at the Harris County District Attorney's Office where she handled all types of criminal cases. Houston native and attorney Leslie Johnson is the Republican nominee for Judge of Harris County Criminal Court-at-Law No. She has worked as a litigator, mediator, and amicus attorney during her legal career. 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). Beall ( Democratic Party) ran for election for judge of the Texas 185th District Court. 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. She has volunteered at M.D. Michael West received his law degree from South Texas College of Law-Houston, in 1992. While with the Houston Police Department, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Award and named Police Officer of the Year. Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. Prior to this next run, I will have served another 3 plus years as a practicing probate and estate planning attorney for the Law Firm of Campbell & Riggs, P.C. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. 4. 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. Mike Monks is a native Houstonian, fourth-generation Texan, and lifelong Republican. He was born in the DFW metroplex and grew up in Burleson, Texas. for District Judge, 269th Judicial District. and/or we were more impressed with the challenger. As a fifth-generation Latino Texan, Leo Farias understands the state's culture, needs, and struggles. 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. for District Judge, 281st Judicial District. 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. Jesus Guillen received his law degree from South Texas College of Law in 2014 and has been practicing family law for 7 years. She received her law degree from South Texas College of Law and has been practicing criminal law in Harris County for 16 years. Photo by Van Williams. Justice Jewell is a member of the State Bar of Texas and Houston Bar Association, and a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Get to the polls prepared! 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. Jesus Guillen is married and has 2 children. 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. Todd Frankfort, a lawyer with over 27 years experience, is a native Houstonian and 5th generation Texan. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. As an election integrity expert, she supports entities across the nation to have strong election security. 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. Rose Cardenas is a lifelong Houstonian. 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. Texas Court of Appeals HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- The primary election proved to be a shake up for judges in Harris County. She has been a Texan all of her life and has lived in Harris County for almost 20 years. Find an event near you . Xavier began his career with the Harris County District Attorneys Office where he served as a Chief Prosecutor is two of the County Courts at Law. In addition to prosecuting cases for the last 3 years at the Harris County Attorney's 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. Please note, the application along with the filing fee or petition in lieu of filling fee must be filed at the same time with the proper filing authority. Before his appointment, Justice Wilson was a partner at Susman Godfrey, one of Americas most prominent litigation firms. As a prosecutor, Elizabeth has served as a Misdemeanor Chief and practiced in the Felony, Juvenile and Intake Divisions. Being moderate Democrats, we are naturally inclined to endorse Democratic candidates. 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. Odus Evbagharu, chair of the Harris County Democratic Party Evbagharu believes Democratic voters turned out in reaction to the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade, as well as to. Paula has the experience, leadership and knowledge to be the next judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law #2. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. To learn more about judicial selection in Texas, click here. Houston, Texas 77020 for District Judge, 209th Judicial District. In 17 months on the bench, presided over 30 jury trials and had the lowest inventory of active cases among the 24 civil district judges as of December 31, 2016. 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. She is a past member of HCRPs Military Partnership Committee. Prior to this next run, I will have served another 3 plus years as a practicing probate and estate planning attorney for the Law Firm of Campbell & Riggs, P.C. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Rory practiced law for over twenty years in Houston. Leslie and her husband, Houston attorney Dane Johnson, reside in Houston and have two children. Amber Cox is a seasoned attorney with 18 years of civil and criminal court experience. Justice Terry Adams was appointed to the First Court of Appeals by Governor Abbott in 2020. 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. They are members of Holy Rosary Catholic Church where they enjoy attending Mass each week. Tristan Longino and Barbara Stalder, who serve in family court, and civil district court judges Scot Dollinger, Franklin Bynum, and David Singer, who serve in misdemeanor criminal court, were all unseated. Chambers USA named Wilson as one of the leading commercial litigators in America. for District Judge, 263rd Judicial District. Lance was born in Harris County and has lived here for over 45 years. Judge Genesis Draper, a Democrat who is running for re-election to Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. Cindy Hide received her law degree from the University of Houston Law Center and has been licensed to practice law since 1984. She is the former award-winning judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law #1 were she served for more than 8 years. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison Wisconsin. Male judicial candidates had a tough election night in Harris County He has been co-parenting 3 children for over 30 years. for District Judge, 263rd Judicial District. Both positions are volunteer positions without pay. She is a past member of HCRPs Military Partnership Committee. While with the Houston Police Department, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Award and named Police Officer of the Year. Before that, he practiced as a Certified Public Accountant. 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. Jesus Guillen received his law degree from South Texas College of Law in 2014 and has been practicing family law for 7 years. Kristin has been married to her husband Ed for 19 years and they have two daughters. He became Board Certified in Family Law in 2007 and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. In 1999, he became the judge of Probate Court #3 in Harris County, where he served for twenty years. Fred has been a Super Lawyer in Insurance Coverage since 2007. Geric is a former teacher who taught 9th grade math. I am also a member of the Disability and Elder Law Attorneys Association and Attorneys in Tax and Probate. Erin Lunceford received her law degree from University of Houston in 1988 and has been practicing law for 34 years. Denise Graves received her bachelors of science in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University before earning her J.D. from the South Texas School of Law and clerked for various family law firms during his time as a student. The experience I garnered served me well during my eight years on the bench. Jessica has continued to serve the community in indigent defense and works in the countys drug courts helping clients overcome drug addiction. Texas is one of 43 states that hold elections for judicial positions. He also spent 7 years as a seasoned criminal defense attorney. Harris County leaders face a slew of challengers this election season Filing in the Democratic or Republican 2020 Primary 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. 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. 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. She received her law degree from South Texas College of Law and has been practicing criminal law in Harris County for 16 years. 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. She started her career as a prosecutor in the Harris County DA's office and currently runs her own private criminal law practice. 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. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. When not practicing law, Fred enjoys traveling with his family and playing golf. Justice Adams, now back in private practice, has been an appellate lawyer for more than thirty years. 713-802-0085. They included visitation and geographical restriction issues, as well as complex property divisions. Another officer was shot during the encounter as well. Over the years, I was also appointed by the probate judges to handle both contested and uncontested estate and guardianship matters. He has handled numerous cases in the Civil District Courts and Probate Courts. 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. Leslie has practiced law for almost 25 years. Geric is a combat veteran having served 11 years in the U.S. Army with a combat tour during Desert Storm. 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. Kevin Fulton has dedicated his life to serving others. Michelle and her husband Stephen Fraga know firsthand the rewards of building strong families and strong communities. 1960 Pressefoto Jack Matthews des demokratischen Exekutivkomitees After years of working in property management, Judge Korduba then started her law practice and grew it to an industry-leading statewide firm. Protasiewicz says she will recuse from cases involving the state The people of Harris County speak more than 145 different languages and come from every corner of the globe. I am also a member of the Disability and Elder Law Attorneys Association and Attorneys in Tax and Probate. I enjoy fishing, Houstons original restaurants, and professional sports, my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Duke and attending my granddaughters soccer games. Kevin Fulton has dedicated his life to serving others. If our Democratic candidates can dominate the urban areas, win in the suburbs, andat least be competitivein the rural areas, we CAN winstatewide elections. Mark has practiced criminal and family law for over 24 years. Bob is married to Mei Wolfe and their daughter attends public school. Stay Informed. In order to become the Republican or Democratic Party nominee for a particular office, you must file an application (PDF) for a place on the ballot with the county or state party chair, as appropriate (see chart). Justice Adams, now back in private practice, has been an appellate lawyer for more than thirty years. 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. Harris County, Texas contains 60 judicial districts, four probate courts and one county court. In his free time, Sartaj loves to spend time with his family and travel. He has been co-parenting 3 children for over 30 years. 189th Judicial District Jessica and her husband, Michael, have been married for 20 years, have two children, and one spoiled pug. As an assistant district attorney, Lori worked her way up through the ranks of the district attorneys office. 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. Then, after more than 20 years, Lori left the office as the chief prosecutor for the 208th District Court. Leslie has practiced a mix of civil and criminal law and, from 1997 until 2000, worked in the Harris County Attorneys Office representing public officials, deputies, and correctional officers in civil litigation. The application must be . Learn all about the 2022 Democratic Candidates: >> Harris County Democratic Party Voter Guide (PDF) >> League of Women Voters Houston Voter Guide >> Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus Endorsements Election Day November 8, 2022 -- 7AM - 7PM Election Day is November 8. Her work in the private sector since the early 2000s includes extensive experience in our County Criminal Courts. 2022 Democratic Primary - Harris County Democrats Archer has also assisted many Attorneys with cases pending in these courts. Tami C. Pierce has over 30 years experience in the Criminal Justice system. A career public servant and lifelong Republican, Elizabeth Buss attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law before joining the Harris County District Attorney's Office where she has worked for nearly ten years. Bob is uniquely qualified to serve as Justice of the Peace. 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. for District Judge, 184th Judicial District. where he supervises 12 prosecutors in 6 County Courts at Law. Justice Kevin Jewell was elected to the Fourteenth Court of Appeals on November 8, 2016. ", for District Judge, 232nd Judicial District, for District Judge, 234th Judicial District, for District Judge, 248th Judicial District, for District Judge, 262nd Judicial District. Ut enim ad minim veniam. Candidates for federal office must file a federal application (PDF). Sue Schechter, the Harris County Democratic Party Chairwoman, was determined to have a Democrat fill every slot on the ballot. 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. She was elected to this position in November 2014. 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 She was born and raised in Houston and is a proud graduate of Bellaire High School. Our phones are staffed Monday through Friday from 10 AM until 4 PM at (713) 802-0085 , or email us at: harrisdemocrats@harrisdemocrats.com. 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!
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