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. He has been part of Harris County for over 5 decades, working tirelessly to make it a better, safer place for everyone. As an election integrity expert, she supports entities across the nation to have strong election security. Sonya Aston is a sixth generation Houstonian, who has dedicated her life to public service through, environmental enforcement, enforcing tax collection laws, working at Transtar during emergency events, administering elections for Harris County for eight years, drafting state legislation, and much more. After years of working in property management, Judge Korduba then started her law practice and grew it to an industry-leading statewide firm. With more than 32 years prosecuting criminal cases and 150+ felony jury trials under his belt, Julian Ramirez is well-qualified to bring needed change to the 248th Criminal District Court. Resolutions passed by Executive Committee. Sophia is a member of the Rotary Club of Houston International and the Middle Eastern Heritage Club of Houston. Lance has dedicated his entire career to serving the public. "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. Mark has practiced criminal and family law for over 24 years. He expects a higher voter turnout in the fall but said they are typically less familiar with the candidates and stick to their party. for District Judge, 269th Judicial District. 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. Texas Court of Appeals He has been co-parenting 3 children for over 30 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. 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. Anderson Cancer Hospital, Sheltering Arms, Houston Independent School District, Young Leaders in Medicine, and the Junior League of Houston. 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. I also belong to the Houston Business and Estate Planning Council and the Houston Estate and Financial Forum. Prior to making ourendorsement, we considered, among other things, each candidate's record, prior job performance, ethics, education, qualifications, priorities, stand on the issues, and vision for the future. During his service, Judge Landrum has been highly rated by members of the Houston Bar, and he looks forward to serving you again. To learn more about judicial selection in Texas, click here. As a fifth-generation Latino Texan, Leo Farias understands the states culture, needs, and struggles. The application must be . 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. She has a unique perspective on justice due to her time working in the Responsive Interventions for Change docket aimed at getting non-violent drug offenders who needed treatment to reestablish themselves in society. 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. She resolved thousands of cases from DWI to aggravated robbery, child abuse, and capital murder. April Farris was appointed to the First Court of Appeals by Governor Abbott in 2021. Judge Karen Maisano will buck tradition and run in the Republican primary for Lancaster County Court judge despite failing to win an endorsement from the party's county committee. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. More than 120 candidates have filed for Harris County positions ahead of the March 2022 primaries, as of the candidate filing deadline Dec. 13, according to the Texas Secretary of State. [1] The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas has jurisdiction in Harris County. 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. Her legal career has spanned over three decades and delved into many levels of litigation, probate, transactional, and real estate/property matters. 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. A lifelong Conservative, she believes it is an exciting time to be a Republican in Harris County. She previously served as a partner at Yetter Coleman, LLP and as an assistant Texas Solicitor General. 4. for Family District Judge, 246th Judicial District. 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. 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. If even one is bounced, Abbott could appoint a replacement for those in the criminal courts. He is a Credentialed Mediator and an Arbitrator. 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. Leslie has practiced a mix of civil and criminal law and, from 1997 until 2000, worked in the Harris County Attorneys Office representing public officials, deputies, and correctional officers in civil litigation. Malcolm Whittaker is a highly experienced civil litigator. 100% remote. When not working tirelessly for his clients, Chris loves traveling with his growing family. He has handled numerous cases in the Civil District Courts and Probate Courts. 713-802-0085. He has been co-parenting 3 children for over 30 years. 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. From my father, I learned that every conversation starts with listening, and from my mother, the compassion to accept people as they are. 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. He was twice selected as Trial Judge of the Year by the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists. Individual seeking a County office as an Independent candidate must file for a place on the ballot with the Harris County Judge: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo 1001 Preston, Suite 911 Houston, Texas 77002 Phone: 713-274-7000 Fax: 713-755-8379 Joshua has been married to his wife, Jenny, for 20 years, who is an entrepreneur, running the successful Shaka Power Yoga in Cypress and also a SUP yoga program in Humble, Cypress, and Texas City. 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. Harris County Republican Party | 8588 Katy Freeway, Suite 445 Houston, TX 77024 | (713) 838-7900 . After graduating cum laude from Georgetown University, he then attended The University of Texas School of Law and graduated with honors. For over ten years, he was recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine. for Family District Judge, 310th Judicial District. Michelle and her husband Stephen Fraga know firsthand the rewards of building strong families and strong communities. He remained there for over 25 years and rose to the level of Division Chief. for District Judge, 295th Judicial District. Both positions are volunteer positions without pay. He has handled hundreds of appeals in every court of appeals in Texas, the Supreme Court of Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. 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. Justice Jewell has been Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1998. She was instrumental in developing the young offender S.O.B.E.R. Rose Cardenas is a lifelong Houstonian. Get to the polls prepared! Leslie has practiced law for almost 25 years. sign up for updates. Lori holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Baylor Law School. Political Advertising paid for by the Harris County Democratic Party, Odus Evbagharu,Chair. Jesus Guillen received his law degree from South Texas College of Law in 2014 and has been practicing family law for 7 years. Leslie has practiced law for almost 25 years. for District Judge, 184th 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. 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. 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. Her work in the private sector since the early 2000s includes extensive experience in our County Criminal Courts. Prior to this next run, I will have served another 3 plus years as a practicing probate and estate planning attorney for the Law Firm of Campbell & Riggs, P.C. 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. 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. Rory practiced law for over twenty years in Houston. Todd is married to Sarah Frankfort and is the proud father of two daughters, Lucy and Claire. 3 in the November 2022 General Election. Only a handful of Democratic candidates ran that year. 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. The experience I garnered served me well during my eight years on the bench. 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. for District Judge, 482nd Judicial District. 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. She is an experienced litigator including having worked on the Exxon Valdez case and Enron matter and participated in litigation in support of the City of Houston, Harris County Tax Office, and County Clerk. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022. Our Mission Our mission is to promote and recruit qualified local Democrats in seeking positions of public office, to educate the Democratic Bar in ways in which it can promote Democratic ideas and candidates, and to assist the Harris County Democratic Party in all ways consistent with Democratic values. Houston, Texas 77020 He has served as an Associate Judge in the Houston Municipal Courts and is currently the Chief Investigator for the Harris County District Attorneys Office. Chuck Silverman, Abigail Anastasio, Amy Martin and Greg Glass all came up short. These included everyone from professional athletes and millionaires to pilots and firemen, and mothers and fathers working multiple jobs to make ends meet. Jessica has continued to serve the community in indigent defense and works in the countys drug courts helping clients overcome drug addiction. Tami then went to law school, raised a family and began her law career as a criminal defense attorney prior to becoming a prosecutor. Elizabeth has evaluated hundreds of cases and been to trial in both Misdemeanor and Felony court. Sophia is honored to be on the November ballot as the Republican nominee for Judge of Harris County Probate Court #2! She has volunteered at M.D. Before that, he practiced as a Certified Public Accountant. Todd Frankfort, a lawyer with over 27 years experience, is a native Houstonian and 5th generation Texan. for District Judge, 183rd Judicial District, for District Judge, 184th Judicial Distric. He graduated first in his class. 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. She started her career as a prosecutor in the Harris County DAs office and currently runs her own private criminal law practice. She was born in Argentina, and emigrated to the United States with her family as a young child. He has since been practicing family law as an attorney since 2005 and has owned his own Family law firm since 2006. Justice Kevin Jewell was elected to the Fourteenth Court of Appeals on November 8, 2016. She has since been a practicing attorney for over 30 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. They are members of Holy Rosary Catholic Church where they enjoy attending Mass each week. Maria Valeria has four children, who, although they are now adults, continue to be her greatest joy. Fred Shuchart received his law degree in 1985 from Washington University School of Law and has been practicing law for 37 years. They are members of Holy Rosary Catholic Church where they enjoy attending Mass each week. 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. 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. Dan would like to continue his passion by earning your vote to serve our justice system as a judge. 3. Our phones are staffed Monday through Friday from 10AMuntil 4PMat(713) 802-0085,oremail us at: harrisdemocrats@harrisdemocrats.com. 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. 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. The elections are closed, however, in that voters may not participate in the proceedings (a runoff primary or a convention) of another party thereafter. Fred has been a Super Lawyer in Insurance Coverage since 2007. Over the years, I was also appointed by the probate judges to handle both contested and uncontested estate and guardianship matters. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. and/or we were more impressed with the challenger. While at the District Attorneys Office, Nathan prosecuted an array of offenses while serving in both specialty divisions, such as Major Offenders and Child Abuse, and in the trial bureau, where he was recently promoted to Division Chief. He was born in Harris County and has lived here for over 45 years. Growing up in San Antonio, my parents instilled in me two valuable lessons, ones that I have carried with me through my three decades of practicing family law here in Houston, my eight years as a Harris County family court judge, and now in my service to you as a family law arbitrator and mediator. for District Judge, 248th Judicial District. As judge of Harris Countys 308th Family District Court, I resolved over 400 cases per month across the full spectrum of family law matters. 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. 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. Being moderate Democrats, we are naturally inclinedto endorse Democratic candidates. She briefly left Houston to attend the University of Texas, where she got her undergraduate degree and a law degree.