Jesus Guillen received his law degree from South Texas College of Law in 2014 and has been practicing family law for 7 years. for Family District Judge, 315th Judicial District. Her legal career has spanned over three decades and delved into many levels of litigation, probate, transactional, and real estate/property matters. In addition, Judge Ditta served as the Presiding Administrative Judge for all 16 Harris County Justice Courts from 2002-2004 and the Co-Presiding Administrative Judge from 2000-2002. 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. Beall ( Democratic Party) ran for election for judge of the Texas 185th District Court. Justice Adams, now back in private practice, has been an appellate lawyer for more than thirty years. for District Judge, 281st Judicial District. Over the years, I was also appointed by the probate judges to handle both contested and uncontested estate and guardianship matters. Gala, and Cardinals Christmas. 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. Justice Adams is recognized by Texas Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America as being one of the top appellate lawyers in Texas. Sue Schechter, the Harris County Democratic Party Chairwoman, was determined to have a Democrat fill every slot on the ballot. Jesus Guillen is married and has 2 children. In addition, Malcolm served on the Board of Directors of a Privately Held Corporation with more than 30 million dollars in annual sales. During that time, Judge Hart became known for low dockets, fair trials and justice delivered. Another officer was shot during the encounter as well. This new political blog websiteofficially launched in late2020and is focused on issues important to Harris County residents. Geric has been practicing family law since 2007. Six other incumbent Democrat judges will not return to the bench in 2023. 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. Todd Frankfort, a lawyer with over 27 years experience, is a native Houstonian and 5th generation Texan. 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. (Section 172.022, Texas Election Code). After years of working in property management, Judge Korduba then started her law practice and grew it to an industry-leading statewide firm. Rory graduated from Duke University School of Law. "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. Judge Laryssa Korduba is the first female Justice of the Peace in Precinct 4, serving as Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 2. 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. 1960 Pressefoto Jack Matthews des demokratischen Exekutivkomitees Kristin works with nonprofits that specialize in addiction and recovery. 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. Bob is uniquely qualified to serve as Justice of the Peace. Charley Prine received his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law in 1992. During his service, Judge Landrum has been highly rated by members of the Houston Bar, and he looks forward to serving you again. Gardner Eastland received his law degree from SMU in Dallas and has been practicing family law for 18 years. for District Judge, 270th Judicial District. 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Sophia is honored to be on the November ballot as the Republican nominee for Judge of Harris County Probate Court #2! 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. Michael graduated from Baylor University with a BBA, majoring in Finance and Economics. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. Lori spent most of her adult life as an assistant district attorney in the Harris County District Attorneys Office. 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. Harris County Judge Hidalgo who has three years in office behind her and nearly $1.5 million in her campaign war chest ahead of the upcoming election defeated an extremely popular. After graduation, Dan worked for the Harris County District Attorneys Office and continues to work as a Criminal Defense Attorney in Harris County. 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. for Family District Judge, 308th Judicial District. Lori holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Baylor Law School. 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. Gala, and Cardinals Christmas. Sophia has volunteered for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by serving on the Houston Gala committee from 2006 to 2021. 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. We are an independent political blog and simply offer candid, mainstream perspective to help the Democratic Party improve and be successful. Her work in the private sector since the early 2000s includes extensive experience in our County Criminal Courts. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska but grew up in Harris County, Texas. Sophia is a native Houstonian with her own solo law practice. Find an event near you . He has since been practicing family law as an attorney since 2005 and has owned his own Family law firm since 2006. [1] The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas has jurisdiction in Harris County. 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 is board certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The elections are closed, however, in that voters may not participate in the proceedings (a runoff primary or a convention) of another party thereafter. 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 . Farias got his J.D. Judge Laryssa received her law degree from the University of Houston in 2003 as a Mixon Scholarship Recipient. In TV spots, the . 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. I enjoy fishing, Houstons original restaurants, and professional sports, my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Duke and attending my granddaughters soccer games. President's Message: She is married to her husband, Matthew Peneguy and they have two young children. 713-802-0085. She was elected to this position in November 2014. for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2. We strongly urge you to consider those candidates when casting your vote. She is married to her best friend of 14 years, Matt, and they have four beautiful children together. Bob is a native Houstonian, where he was born, raised, and attended public schools. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison Wisconsin. In short, Malcolm is ready to serve as a district court judge. 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. 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. . Tonya McLaughlin is a native Texan. Judge Antu has also represented defendants in drug court. Sophia is a past member of Patrons for Bellaire Parks and the Houston Realty Business Coalition. 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. and/or we were more impressed with the challenger. Xavier began his career with the Harris County District My experiences have taught me that fair, efficient, and objective dispute resolution saves time and legal costs. 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). That said, a candidate must earn our vote. Judge Clyde graduated in Top 5% of South Texas College of Law Houston and is an experienced litigation attorney licensed since 1990. 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. 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. After our review, we proudlyendorsed approximately 80% of the Democratic candidates. Please SCROLL DOWN (14 pages)to view our candidate endorsements. 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. She has since been a practicing attorney for over 30 years. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Married for 14 years with three sons Gregory (11), Stephen (11) and Andrew (6), they are committed to showing the next generation the importance of civic responsibility and the value of personal freedoms. Geric holds an Associates Degree in Transportation, a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, is a certified teacher, has a Masters Degree in Education Intervention, and has his Juris Doctorate (Magna Cum Laude). Jessica and her husband, Michael, have been married for 20 years, have two children, and one spoiled pug. Before being appointed, and subsequently elected, Paula served as felony chief prosecutor at the Harris County District Attorneys Office where she worked for 14 years. Sophia is a member of the Rotary Club of Houston International and the Middle Eastern Heritage Club of Houston. Candidate Endorsements | Harris County Democrats 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. Sophia is a native Houstonian with her own solo law practice. for District Judge, 184th Judicial District. Judge Laryssa received her law degree from the University of Houston in 2003 as a Mixon Scholarship Recipient. I believe in justice and fair treatment for all parties. She was born and raised in Houston and is a proud graduate of Bellaire High School. for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 9. The experience I garnered served me well during my eight years on the bench. HCDLA - Harris Country Democratic Lawyers Association ", for District Judge, 232nd Judicial District, for District Judge, 234th Judicial District, for District Judge, 248th Judicial District, for District Judge, 262nd Judicial District. Will Archer has 25 years of experience as a practicing Attorney. He was born in Houston Texas and has been living in Harris County his whole life. Geric has been practicing family law since 2007. A career public servant and lifelong Republican, Elizabeth Buss attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law before joining the Harris County District Attorneys Office where she has worked for nearly ten years. Andrew founded the Bayley Law Firm in 2010 that he currently runs with his wife and partner, Yalda Bayley. 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. After graduating cum laude from Georgetown University, he then attended The University of Texas School of Law and graduated with honors. Malcolm Whittaker is a highly experienced civil litigator. "Most of these challengers are current or former prosecutors," Jones explained. 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. Judge Michael Landrum served Harris County as a district court judge for six years but was swept out of office in the 2018 election. She sits on the boards of the TEACH, Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA and Catholic Charities. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. and earned his law degree from St. Thomas University School of Law. United States Representative - U.S. House District 2 Robin Fulford. 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. Bob is a native Houstonian, where he was born, raised, and attended public schools. Judge Laryssa Korduba is the first female Justice of the Peace in Precinct 4, serving as Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 2. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, he has called Harris County his home since 2006. for Family District Judge, 311th Judicial District. for Family District Judge, 312th Judicial District. Leslie and her husband, Houston attorney Dane Johnson, reside in Houston and have two children. If we failed to endorse aDemocrat, we either identified troublesome issues (e.g. 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.