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. 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. 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. Houston native and attorney Leslie Johnson is the Republican nominee for Judge of Harris County Criminal Court-at-Law No. for Family District Judge, 313th Judicial District. Every action you take makes a big difference. for District Judge, 262nd Judicial District. He has been part of Harris County for over 5 decades, working tirelessly to make it a better, safer place for everyone. Denise Graves received her bachelors of science in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University before earning her J.D. In addition, Bob earned his Juris Doctorate from South Texas of Law in Houston, Texas. 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. Leslie and her husband, Houston attorney Dane Johnson, reside in Houston and have two children. Sartaj grew up in Spring, Texas and attended Klein High School. 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 also spent 7 years as a seasoned criminal defense attorney. 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. Justice Adams, now back in private practice, has been an appellate lawyer for more than thirty years. Xavier Alfaro graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Arts in Government for District Judge, 295th Judicial District. 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. Justice Adams has been married for thirty-eight years and has three children. State Representatives. Sophia is a past member of Patrons for Bellaire Parks and the Houston Realty Business Coalition. She briefly left Houston to attend the University of Texas, where she got her undergraduate degree and a law degree. She is married to her husband, Matthew Peneguy and they have two young children. For years Fraga has been bringing leadership, fresh ideas, and high energy to good causes in our community. Matthew, a 20-year veteran of the Houston Police Department and a native Houstonian, wants to restore faith in the community's court system, and bring back a balanced approach to justice as well as a reasonable, common-sense approach to Harris County's criminal justice system. Appeals from the Southern District go to the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Aaron G. Adams is a practicing Attorney of 17 years, Sports Agent, Author, and Real Estate Investor. 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. [1] The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas has jurisdiction in Harris County. He has handled numerous cases in the Civil District Courts and Probate Courts. Xavier Alfaro graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and earned his law degree from St. Thomas University School of Law. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. She was born in Viet Nam but has lived in Harris County for 18 years. 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. Justice Jewell has been Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1998. Amber Cox is a seasoned attorney with 18 years of civil and criminal court experience. A lifelong Conservative, she believes it is an exciting time to be a Republican in Harris County. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1971 Press Photo Bill Williams, Harris County Democratic Chairman, holds papers. She has volunteered at M.D. for Family District Judge, 308th Judicial District. 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. He graduated first in his class. In 2003, Judge Wilson was appointed Judge of the 157th Judicial District Court in Harris County, where he served for over 15 years. To gather this candidate profile data, our research included, as applicable, online searches, review ofmedia reports, visiting each candidate's website, reviewing candidate questionnaires, listening to candidate interviews, observing candidates in public meetings/events, etc. 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. She is the former award-winning judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law #1 were she served for more than 8 years. Six other incumbent Democrat judges will not return to the bench in 2023. Erin and her husband have 2 beautiful children, 2 grandchildren and 4 crazy doggies. She was elected to this position in November 2014. for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8, Place 2. Bruce Bain is an accomplished trial attorney with 35 years of civil trial experience. She was born in Argentina, and emigrated to the United States with her family as a young child. Chuck Silverman, Abigail Anastasio, Amy Martin and Greg Glass all came up short. Governor Greg Abbott appointed Justice Randy Wilson to the Fourteenth Court of Appeals in December 2020, effective January 2021. Of these, 60 are for various county criminal, civil, and family courts; four are for appellate court benches;and four are for justices of the peace. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. The Harris County Democratic Party is NOT doing anything to assist the 22 electeds. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027. Andrew founded the Bayley Law Firm in 2010 that he currently runs with his wife and partner, Yalda Bayley. Rose Cardenas is a lifelong Houstonian. 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. Quyen graduated from Thurgood Marshall School of Law and has been practicing family law for over 15 years. 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. He has been lead counsel in thousands of cases, ranging from small controversies to cases to large. She has volunteered at M.D. Being moderate Democrats, we are naturally inclined to endorse Democratic candidates. 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. 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. He was born in Houston and has lived in Harris County all his life. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. He has been part of Harris County for over 5 decades, working tirelessly to make it a better, safer place for everyone. She was elected by her peers to serve as the Presiding Judge of the Harris County Criminal Courts at Law and has repeatedly received the highest ratings by attorneys voting in the Houston Bar Association Judicial poll. Jessica and her husband, Michael, have been married for 20 years, have two children, and one spoiled pug. She has worked hard to see that justice is done and will be fair but firm and uphold the rule of law. for District Judge, 281st Judicial District. Lori holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Baylor Law School. Justice Adams, now back in private practice, has been an appellate lawyer for more than thirty years. 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. She was born in Argentina, and emigrated to the United States with her family as a young child. A proud Texan, Zachary has made Houston his home for the past six years, and he is an active member of Christ Church Cathedral. 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. 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. Malcolm Whittaker is a highly experienced civil litigator. 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. Being moderate Democrats, we are naturally inclinedto endorse Democratic candidates. 3 in the November 2022 General Election. for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2. Justice Kevin Jewell was elected to the Fourteenth Court of Appeals on November 8, 2016. As a prosecutor, Elizabeth has served as a Misdemeanor Chief and practiced in the Felony, Juvenile and Intake Divisions. Dan would like to continue his passion by earning your vote to serve our justice system as a judge. Before that, he practiced as a Certified Public Accountant. 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. Kristin has been married to her husband Ed for 19 years and they have two daughters. 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. Beall led the race by 13% in the primary. Paula Goodhart has practiced criminal law for 29 years. Register to vote. 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. for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 2. I enjoy fishing, Houstons original restaurants, and professional sports, my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Duke and attending my granddaughters soccer games. He graduated from the University of Houston, earning a B. Donate today Support the work $5 $20.21 $50 $100 $225 Other Are you ready? 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 Attorney's Office representing public officials, deputies, and correctional officers in civil litigation.