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. Quyen graduated from Thurgood Marshall School of Law and has been practicing family law for over 15 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, Bob earned his Juris Doctorate from South Texas of Law in Houston, Texas. 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, 184th Judicial District. I also belong to the Houston Business and Estate Planning Council and the Houston Estate and Financial Forum. Judge Laryssa received her law degree from the University of Houston in 2003 as a Mixon Scholarship Recipient. seasoned criminal defense attorney. Gala, and Cardinals Christmas. 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. He expects a higher voter turnout in the fall but said they are typically less familiar with the candidates and stick to their party. She resolved thousands of cases from DWI to aggravated robbery, child abuse, and capital murder. Bob is married to Mei Wolfe and their daughter attends public school. 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. state. To that end, we endorse the best candidates regardless of political affiliation. To view our blog poston the 2022 election, please click on the link below: HarrisCountyDemocrats.com Comments on the 2022 General Election Results. During his service, Judge Landrum has been highly rated by members of the Houston Bar, and he looks forward to serving you again. Mark Montgomery attended the South Texas College of Law school while working as a Houston Police Officer. He has been lead counsel in thousands of cases, ranging from small controversies to cases to large. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. If a candidate was unopposed in the general election, their name will still appear on the general election ballot.[1][3]. Jessica and her husband, Michael, have been married for 20 years, have two children, and one spoiled pug. 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. The bench does not belong to the DA's Office. He has been in Harris County for over 40 years and is proud to call Texas his home with his wife, two sons, five daughters and three grandchildren. The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas has jurisdiction in Harris County. In addition, he was appointed as a Special Justice of the Texas Supreme Court to hear an appeal of a large commercial case. 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. Having lived in Houston his entire adult life, this is especially true for Harris County. After years of working in property management, Judge Korduba then started her law practice and grew it to an industry-leading statewide firm. 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. 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. 4. Our phones are staffed Monday through Friday from 10AMuntil 4PMat(713) 802-0085,oremail us at: harrisdemocrats@harrisdemocrats.com. https://t.co/iLQ2QESqPx, RT @Jon_RosenthalTX: Thanks to @axios for bringing attention to this issue. ", for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. Another officer was shot during the encounter as well. (Saving Ourselves By Education and Recovery) court addressing the needs of young repeat D.W.I. Follow the link below for more information about running and details regarding the March 19 CEC meeting. 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. 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. sign up for updates. for Family District Judge, 313th Judicial District. I believe in justice and fair treatment for all parties. She has worked as a litigator, mediator, and amicus attorney during her legal career. She was born in Argentina, and emigrated to the United States with her family as a young child. 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. Frank Aguilar, Chris Morton and Hilary Unger beat their opponents. 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. for Family District Judge, 309th Judicial District. His legal affiliations include the State Bar of Texas, The United States District Court for the Southern District, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Houston Bar Association. 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. He has been co-parenting 3 children for over 30 years. Over 87% of cases appealed from her rulings were AFFIRMED by the Courts of Appeals. Since taking the bench as Justice of the Peace, Judge Laryssa has made countless strides to improve customer service, increase and pilot new technology programs, and guarantee efficiency in her courtroom. Anderson Cancer Hospital, Sheltering Arms, Houston Independent School District, Young Leaders in Medicine, and the Junior League of Houston. 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. The family enjoys taking an active role in their church, schools, and neighborhood, bringing their spirit of teamwork to community causes, and sowing the seeds of patriotism. For more on this story, follow Mycah Hatfield on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 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 . 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. To advance to the general election, a candidate must win a majority (over 50 percent) of the vote. A. in Business Administration with a major in accounting. Maria Valeria has four children, who, although they are now adults, continue to be her greatest joy. Tuesday's. 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. Geric Tipsword has been a Houston resident since 2004, coming to Houston to attend law school he remained to begin his law practice. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- The primary election proved to be a shake up for judges in Harris County. Joshua Normand received a BA in Mathematics and a law degree from the University of Texas. Texas Court of Appeals She is a past member of HCRPs Military Partnership Committee. For years Fraga has been bringing leadership, fresh ideas, and high energy to good causes in our community. Justice Adams has been married for thirty-eight years and has three children. Zachary Gibson is currently a prosecutor for Harris County where he has served his community for the past 6 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. Sophia is honored to be on the November ballot as the Republican nominee for Judge of Harris County Probate Court #2! Geric is a former teacher who taught 9th grade math. Then came the 2002 gubernatorial election year. Anderson Cancer Hospital, Sheltering Arms, Houston Independent School District, Young Leaders in Medicine, and the Junior League of Houston. 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. In the primary election, four incumbent criminal Democratic district court judges were beat by their opponents. I also had a career with the Houston Police Department, retiring as a Lieutenant. For over ten years, he was recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine. He was elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates. Geric holds an Associate's Degree in Transportation, a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, is a certified teacher, has a Master's Degree in Education Intervention, and has his Juris Doctorate (Magna Cum Laude). Judge Maritza Antu was appointed by Governor Gregg Abbott to be the first Judge of the 482nd Criminal District Court. Family District Judge, 280th Judicial District. Michael West received his law degree from South Texas College of Law-Houston, in 1992. 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). Sophia is a past member of Patrons for Bellaire Parks and the Houston Realty Business Coalition. She resolved thousands of cases from DWI to aggravated robbery, child abuse, and capital murder. He now serves as a Mediator and Arbitrator. Houston, Texas 77020 Political Advertising paid for by the Harris County Democratic Party, Odus Evbagharu,Chair. for District Judge, 295th Judicial District. He has been part of Harris County for over 5 decades, working tirelessly to make it a better, safer place for everyone. Xavier has spent nearly She won in the general election on November 8, 2022. "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. for Family District Judge, 310th Judicial District. She was born and raised in Houston and has lived in Harris County for 27 years. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison Wisconsin. 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. Andrew founded the Bayley Law Firm in 2010 that he currently runs with his wife and partner, Yalda Bayley. He served again when Governor Abbott appointed him to fill a vacancy in 2020. Appeals from the Southern District go to the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Tami then went to law school, raised a family and began her law career as a criminal defense attorney prior to becoming a prosecutor. County Commissioner Court. Dan would like to continue his passion by earning your vote to serve our justice system as a judge. Gardner Eastland received his law degree from SMU in Dallas and has been practicing family law for 18 years. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. Sophia is a past member of Patrons for Bellaire Parks and the Houston Realty Business Coalition. After graduation, Dan worked for the Harris County District Attorneys Office and continues to work as a Criminal Defense Attorney in Harris County. As a fifth-generation Latino Texan, Leo Farias understands the states culture, needs, and struggles. Please SCROLL DOWN (14 pages)to view our candidate endorsements. Justice Adams, now back in private practice, has been an appellate lawyer for more than thirty years. We are an independent political blog and simply offer candid, mainstream perspective to help the Democratic Party improve and be successful. In 2003, Judge Wilson was appointed Judge of the 157th Judicial District Court in Harris County, where he served for over 15 years. Bob is a native Houstonian, where he was born, raised, and attended public schools. She has volunteered at M.D. This political blog is also not part of the Harris County Democrats Association formed in 1953 by Mrs. Frankie Randolph and later led by Chair Woman Billie Carr. 3. If we failed to endorse aDemocrat, we either identified troublesome issues (e.g. 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. Andy has lived in Harris County for the last 12 years where he has worked to represent and serve the people of Harris County not only in criminal matters of all degrees but also in many other practical and personal ways. 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. Let's turn Texas blue y'all! Paula Goodhart has practiced criminal law for 29 years. 8 years of his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney. With over 21 years of experience as a prosecutor, defense attorney and District Court Judge, Kristin has the experience to ensure that the criminal justice system works efficiently to give our community and its citizens the justice they deserve. Malcolm understands civil disputes and has successfully guided numerous individuals and corporations though the process. Geric has been practicing family law since 2007. Our office is openMonday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 AM - 4 PM. Bob is married to Mei Wolfe and their daughter attends public school. 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 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.