Joshua has lived in Harris County more than three decades and grew up in Jersey Village. Texas County Courts Elizabeth and her husband, Bryan, live in Houston with their rescue dog, Hans. State Representatives. He is a proud husband and father of one with two cats and three grandchildren. 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. Its 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. 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. 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! Our office is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 AM - 4 PM. A lifelong Conservative, she believes it is an exciting time to be a Republican in Harris County. 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. He has been recognized in Strathmores Whos Who of Professionals, HTown Magazine, and Houstonia Magazine. She was born in Viet Nam but has lived in Harris County for 18 years. 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. Michelle and her husband Stephen Fraga know firsthand the rewards of building strong families and strong communities. He has served as an Associate Judge in the Houston Municipal Courts and is currently the Chief Investigator for the Harris County District Attorney's Office. Archer has also assisted many Attorneys with cases pending in these courts. Leslie has practiced law for almost 25 years. 12, said it is "disingenuous to suggest that because we let people out of jail on a. from the South Texas School of Law and clerked for various family law firms during his time as a student. failing to proactively address the violent crime wave, reckless bail bond decisions, allegations of corruption, scandals, general incompetence, etc.) She is a past member of HCRPs Military Partnership Committee. 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. When they get to a race and they don't know anything about the candidates, they tend to vote based off gender," Jones said. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. The experience I garnered served me well during my eight years on the bench. Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. Justice Adams, now back in private practice, has been an appellate lawyer for more than thirty years. 1. 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. for District Judge, 482nd Judicial District. She is married to her husband, Matthew Peneguy and they have two young children. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. 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. Judge Clyde graduated in Top 5% of South Texas College of Law Houston and is an experienced litigation attorney licensed since 1990. 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. Judge Genesis Draper, a Democrat who is running for re-election to Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. She is a past member of HCRPs Military Partnership Committee. 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. Monks is dedicated to being firm but fair. Get to the polls prepared! Xavier has spent nearly 8 years of his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney. Donate today Support the work $5 $20.21 $50 $100 $225 Other Are you ready? 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. Bob is married to Mei Wolfe and their daughter attends public school. All Rights Reserved. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- The primary election proved to be a shake up for judges in Harris County. Gala, and Cardinals Christmas. Justice Adams is recognized by Texas Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America as being one of the top appellate lawyers in Texas. Mark has practiced criminal and family law for over 24 years. 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. 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. 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. for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals, Place 4, for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals, Place 2. Geric has been practicing family law since 2007. Amber Cox is a seasoned attorney with 18 years of civil and criminal court experience. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Justice Adams has been married for thirty-eight years and has three children. This new political blog websiteofficially launched in late2020and is focused on issues important to Harris County residents. Sophia is a past member of Patrons for Bellaire Parks and the Houston Realty Business Coalition. From my father, I learned that every conversation starts with listening, and from my mother, the compassion to accept people as they are. 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. offenders while ensuring public safety. 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). She received her law degree from South Texas College of Law and has been practicing criminal law in Harris County for 16 years. for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 2. 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. Before his appointment, Justice Wilson was a partner at Susman Godfrey, one of Americas most prominent litigation firms. 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. 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. Jesus Guillen is married and has 2 children. 100% remote. 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. 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. They included visitation and geographical restriction issues, as well as complex property divisions. She has worked as a litigator, mediator, and amicus attorney during her legal career. 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. Thats why 68 Republican judicial candidates have stepped up to run for office this November. The ballot contained more Independents than Democrats in the judicial races. I also served two terms as a member of the District 4A grievance committee (which disciplines attorneys) and served as Chair in 1994. Judge Antu has also represented defendants in drug court. After that, Nathan stayed in Austin and attended the University of Texas School of Law, receiving his JD. Lori spent most of her adult life as an assistant district attorney in the Harris County District Attorneys Office. Maria Valeria has four children, who, although they are now adults, continue to be her greatest joy. [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. Notauthorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Harris County, Texas contains 60 judicial districts, four probate courts and one county court. Robert H. Jackson is a decorated Police Officer and a U.S. Army Veteran. 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. Both positions are volunteer positions without pay. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. ", for District Judge, 232nd Judicial District, for District Judge, 234th Judicial District, for District Judge, 248th Judicial District, for District Judge, 262nd Judicial District. Every action you take makes a big difference. Eight current Democratic criminal court judges won their race in the primary. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison Wisconsin. 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. She has worked hard to see that justice is done and will be fair but firm and uphold the rule of law. As a family they enjoy game nights, traveling, and fostering dogs for a local rescue. If our Democratic candidates can dominate the urban areas, win in the suburbs, andat least be competitivein the rural areas, we CAN winstatewide elections. Bob is a native Houstonian, where he was born, raised, and attended public schools. 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. She has since been a practicing attorney for over 30 years. Please SCROLL DOWN (14 pages)to view our candidate endorsements. Stay Informed. for Family District Judge, 312th Judicial District. During his service, Judge Landrum has been highly rated by members of the Houston Bar, and he looks forward to serving you again. In addition, Malcolm served on the Board of Directors of a Privately Held Corporation with more than 30 million dollars in annual sales. for District Judge, 248th Judicial District. With more than 40 years of legal practice, he holds certifications in two relevant fields: Civil Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law. 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; } 2022 General Election Democratic Candidates. for District Judge, 262nd Judicial District. Gardner has twin boys and loves spending time with his family and friends. "They can signal, 'I am going to be tougher on crime,' while being fair in the sense of they are still Democrats. She was born in Argentina, and emigrated to the United States with her family as a young child. Aaron G. Adams is a practicing Attorney of 17 years, Sports Agent, Author, and Real Estate Investor. Judge Laryssa Korduba is the first female Justice of the Peace in Precinct 4, serving as Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 2. Houston native and attorney Leslie Johnson is the Republican nominee for Judge of Harris County Criminal Court-at-Law No. While with the Houston Police Department, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Award and named Police Officer of the Year. Fred Shuchart received his law degree in 1985 from Washington University School of Law and has been practicing law for 37 years. 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. Nathan Moss grew up in North Texas before attending the University of Texas at Austin, where he received a BA in Government. 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. 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. She is a member of the Houston Bar Association and a Fellow of the Houston Bar Foundation. Andy Taylor received his law degree from the Texas Tech School of Law in 2009 and has been practicing criminal law throughout the State of Texas for 12 years. I enjoy fishing, Houstons original restaurants, and professional sports, my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Duke and attending my granddaughters soccer games. Malcolm understands civil disputes and has successfully guided numerous individuals and corporations though the process. She previously served as a partner at Yetter Coleman, LLP and as an assistant Texas Solicitor General. He has forty years of experience in the criminal justice system including 11 years as a prosecutor in the City of Southside Place and six years as counsel for the misdemeanor veterans court. for District Judge, 180th Judicial District. He was elected the Presiding Judge of the 246th District Court in 2014. .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 She was born in Argentina, and emigrated to the United States with her family as a young child. Farias got his J.D. 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 2003, Judge Wilson was appointed Judge of the 157th Judicial District Court in Harris County, where he served for over 15 years. Sophia is a past member of Patrons for Bellaire Parks and the Houston Realty Business Coalition. Justice Adams is recognized by Texas Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America as being one of the top appellate lawyers in Texas. Justice Terry Adams was appointed to the First Court of Appeals by Governor Abbott in 2020. 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. Geric is a former teacher who taught 9th grade math. Join our Team HCDP as a Precinct Chair, volunteer to call voters, knock doors, become a fellow, or join our leadership academy. Harris County crime rates have skyrocketed under the Democrats leadership. Xavier has spent nearly Charley Prine received his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law in 1992. And, instead of giving low bond to everybody, giving low bond to non-violent offenders but rationing up bonds for the violent offenders.". She won in the general election on November 8, 2022. Since 2019, Paula has worked at the law firm of Shellist, Peebles, McAlister. for Family District Judge, 313th Judicial District. Mark Montgomery attended the South Texas College of Law school while working as a Houston Police Officer. for Family District Judge, 257th Judicial District. 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. In his spare time, Joshua provides legal and tax services to various nonprofits. Register to vote. state. Texas Court of Appeals Read More FILE - Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a dinner for the South Carolina Democratic Party on June 10, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard, File) Read Less 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. Geric has been practicing family law since 2007. Michael West received his law degree from South Texas College of Law-Houston, in 1992. 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. 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. 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 . 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. Jesus Guillen received his law degree from South Texas College of Law in 2014 and has been practicing family law for 7 years. Kevin Fulton has dedicated his life to serving others. He is currently married and enjoys his 3 grandchildren. After graduating cum laude from Georgetown University, he then attended The University of Texas School of Law and graduated with honors. Sophia is a member of the Rotary Club of Houston International and the Middle Eastern Heritage Club of Houston. 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. 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. Since leaving the district attorneys office, Lori has spent the last three years representing indigent defendants in Harris County. 3 in the November 2022 General Election. 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. 1. As an assistant district attorney, Lori worked her way up through the ranks of the district attorneys office. 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. 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. Denise Graves received her bachelors of science in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University before earning her J.D. When not working tirelessly for his clients, Chris loves traveling with his growing family. 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. "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. Having lived in Houston his entire adult life, this is especially true for Harris County. Judicial candidates. She started her career as a prosecutor in the Harris County DAs office and currently runs her own private criminal law practice. Over the years, I was also appointed by the probate judges to handle both contested and uncontested estate and guardianship matters. She resolved thousands of cases from DWI to aggravated robbery, child abuse, and capital murder. 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. and earned his law degree from St. Thomas University School of Law. 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. Xavier is currently a Deputy Division Chief at the Fort Bend County District Attorneys Office She has worked as a litigator, mediator, and amicus attorney during her legal career. Tami C. Pierce has over 30 years experience in the Criminal Justice system.