As an assistant district attorney, Lori worked her way up through the ranks of the district attorneys office. On Tuesday afternoon, the Houston Chronicle reported that Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, a Democrat, said she wanted a change in leadership and intended to replace election administrator. As a fifth-generation Latino Texan, Leo Farias understands the state's culture, needs, and struggles. 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. I have tried cases in Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, Brazoria County, Galveston County, Dallas County, Bexar County, and in State and Federal Court. "Most of these challengers are current or former prosecutors," Jones explained. She has volunteered at M.D. for District Judge, 263rd Judicial District. 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. Dan Simons is a former Air Force Veteran and graduate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law and the University of Houston Law School. 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. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska but grew up in Harris County, Texas. Matthew, a 20-year veteran of the Houston Police Department and a native Houstonian, wants to restore faith in the communitys court system, and bring back a balanced approach to justice as well as a reasonable, common-sense approach to Harris Countys criminal justice system. Lori spent most of her adult life as an assistant district attorney in the Harris County District Attorneys Office. They included visitation and geographical restriction issues, as well as complex property divisions. for District Judge, 209th Judicial District. Michelle and her husband Stephen Fraga know firsthand the rewards of building strong families and strong communities. 100% remote. Our phones are staffed Monday through Friday from 10 AM until 4 PM at (713) 802-0085 , or email us at: harrisdemocrats@harrisdemocrats.com. Follow the link below for more information about running and details regarding the March 19 CEC meeting. Xavier Alfaro graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Arts in Government 2. Kevin has been practicing law for over 14 years now in private practice while also serving as a Judge Advocate with the Texas State Guard and working on his LLM at Baylor Law School. His first wife passed away and they had 2 sons who also attended school in Houston. 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. After graduation, Dan worked for the Harris County District Attorneys Office and continues to work as a Criminal Defense Attorney in Harris County. She was born in Argentina, and emigrated to the United States with her family as a young child. Kristin has been married to her husband Ed for 19 years and they have two daughters. In addition, Malcolm served on the Board of Directors of a Privately Held Corporation with more than 30 million dollars in annual sales. While most of our local Democratic candidates barely squeakedby to win, all of our statewide candidates lost. Sophia has volunteered for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by serving on the Houston Gala committee from 2006 to 2021. 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. That said, a candidate must earn our vote. She has volunteered at M.D. Judge Laryssa received her law degree from the University of Houston in 2003 as a Mixon Scholarship Recipient. 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. for District Judge, 281st Judicial District. Geric Tipsword has been a Houston resident since 2004, coming to Houston to attend law school he remained to begin his law practice. 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. for District Judge, 228th Judicial District. Dan Simons is a former Air Force Veteran and graduate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law and the University of Houston Law School. 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. She received her law degree from South Texas College of Law and has been practicing criminal law in Harris County for 16 years. The people of Harris County deserve a judge who will follow the law, treat everyone fairly, and give public safety the importance it deserves. UPDATE 11/9/22: The general election results are in. 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. I also belong to the Houston Business and Estate Planning Council and the Houston Estate and Financial Forum. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 2. 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. After graduating cum laude from Georgetown University, he then attended The University of Texas School of Law and graduated with honors. 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. for Family District Judge, 257th Judicial District. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. for District Judge, 185th Judicial District. 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. I believe in justice and fair treatment for all parties. 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. Elizabeth has evaluated hundreds of cases and been to trial in both Misdemeanor and Felony court. 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. Our office is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 AM - 4 PM. For more on this story, follow Mycah Hatfield on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 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 Family District Judge, 245th Judicial District. 3 in the November 2022 General Election. Paula Goodhart has practiced criminal law for 29 years. Family District Judge, 280th Judicial District. He became Board Certified in Family Law in 2007 and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Bob is married to Mei Wolfe and their daughter attends public school. for District Judge, 269th Judicial District, for District Judge, 270th Judicial District, for District Judge, 281st Judicial District. Please SCROLL DOWN (14 pages)to view our candidate endorsements. 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. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- The primary election proved to be a shake up for judges in Harris County. for Family District Judge, 247th Judicial District. She is married to her best friend of 14 years, Matt, and they have four beautiful children together. He has a Masters Degree in Business (M.B.A.) from the University of Houston and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Southern California. 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. 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. Justice Adams has been married for thirty-eight years and has three children. Both positions are volunteer positions without pay. As an (almost) lifelong resident of Harris County, she cant imagine a better place to live with her two dogs, Penny and Roch. He has been part of Harris County for over 5 decades, working tirelessly to make it a better, safer place for everyone. 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. He remained there for over 25 years and rose to the level of Division Chief. A. in Business Administration with a major in accounting. for Family District Judge, 308th Judicial District, for Family District Judge, 309th Judicial District. Geric is a combat veteran having served 11 years in the U.S. Army with a combat tour during Desert Storm. 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. for District Judge, 208th Judicial District. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. I have tried cases in Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, Brazoria County, Galveston County, Dallas County, Bexar County, and in State and Federal Court. He has also served as appellate counsel in numerous trials across thestate. 189th Judicial District Elizabeth has evaluated hundreds of cases and been to trial in both Misdemeanor and Felony court. She resolved thousands of cases from DWI to aggravated robbery, child abuse, and capital murder.