It’s official! I’m running for Judge of the 403rd District Court! I have had the honor of presiding as Judge of County Court #6 for the last decade. Over this time I have worked to be at the forefront of progress in our criminal justice system, recognizing that every person before me deserves a judge who listens, who understands, and who works to find a fair resolution.

In my last 11 years on the bench, I am proud to have created and implemented an award winning diversion program for teenage adults, called Project Engage. With over 100 teen graduates, who have defied their “high risk” label and succeeded like no one believed they could, Project Engage has provided the structure and support that its teenage defendants have needed to succeed in life. I created Project Engage because our community’s young people deserved a diversion program that moved them away from the adult criminal justice system. I believe that increasing a person’s chance of success is undeniably better for our community as a whole and I am committed to continuing to do that.

My experience as a judge, as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney, with nearly 25 years in criminal law, has given me the perspective and responsibility required to be the next Judge of the 403rd District Court. Every day I get a chance to help people, to protect our community, to fight drug addiction, and to help families. It is truly an honor to serve.

I hope I can count on your support for Judge of the 403rd District Court in the March Democratic Primary.

With gratitude,