Based in Austin, Morris earned journalism and government degrees from the University of Texas at Austin in 2006, and since then, has worked primarily as a reporter and writer, but also has skills in videography, photography and podcasts. The announcement hits close to home for the California legal community, where the U.S. senator first made a name for herself as a prosecutor. Peake was there as a precinct chair.

This court, like each of the nine Harris County family district courts, hears family law matters such as divorces, child custody disputes, child support cases, child support enforcement actions, name changes, and adoptions.I am running for this bench because I am qualified to do the work required of a judge and because I am passionate about doing that work with integrity and with an understanding of the enormous consequences of my decisions.Furthermore, I am running for this bench because it belongs to the people of Harris County, and it should not be used as a means to provide financial benefits to my political benefactors and cohorts.
I have already personally spoken to over one thousand GLBT people in Houston about this possibility; and their response is universally positive and enthusiastic. Webcast Date : Wednesday, September 2, 2020 | Learn about the agreement challenges facing today’s legal leaders and the opportunities they face to move from reactive risk management to strategic business hero. The Houston Chronicle is not responsible for the content contained in this blog.Browse previous blog posts by month and year of entry. These prior careers gave me an appreciation of the enormity of the pressures that people face with regard to their family lives and decision-making. Dynamically explore and compare data on law firms, companies, individual lawyers, and industry trends.Legal Compass includes access to our exclusive industry reports, combining the unmatched expertise of our analyst team with ALM’s deep bench of proprietary information to provide insights that can’t be found anywhere else.Legal Compass delivers you the full scope of information, from the rankings of the Am Law 200 and NLJ 500 to intricate details and comparisons of firms’ financials, staffing, clients, news and events.The Texas Lawyer honors attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in Texas.Consulting magazine is proud to recognize this unique group of movers & shakers at our annual Rising Stars of Profession awards.Recognizing women leaders in technology for excellence across Leadership, Client Service and Innovation. Our second option allows you to build your bundle and strategically select the content that pertains to your needs. This is particularly so because, if I am elected, I will be the first openly gay family district judge in Texas. I am a parent, divorced parent, step-parent, and adoptive parent.

Her Honour Judge Claire Evans: Northern: 01/06/2018: His Honour Judge Evans: Western: 27/10/2016: His Honour Judge Michael Evans QC: South Eastern: 30/07/2018: His Honour Judge Steven Evans: South Eastern : 11/03/2019: Her Honour Judge Susan Evans QC: Western: 27/07/2011: Her Honour Judge Evans-Gordon: South Eastern: 13/10/2014: His Honour Judge Everall QC: South Eastern: 10/04/2006: … Moving even a few thousand voters from the Republican column to the Democratic column could have a significant impact on election night. While this, in and of itself, does not qualify me to be a family judge, it will be significant to have an openly gay person on the bench. I married my husband, William Flowers, in Connecticut in 2010. I have already done block walking in parts of Deer Park and have found many Democrats who are discouraged because they believe that they are the only Democrats in town; I have also found Republicans who are excited about the possibility of voting for a Deer Park “local boy.” If I win the primary, I will consider it my job to get Deer Park Democrats to vote and to get Deer Park Republicans to cross the aisle and vote for me and other Democrats on the ballot. I know the family judges in Harris County, the family attorneys in Harris County, and the statutory and common law bases for family law decision-making in Texas. Follow her on Twitter at @AMorrisReports.A weekly, curated selection of our international content from around the globe, across the business of law, in-house, regulatory, technology and more, with expert insights from our senior editors.Elizabeth Vila Rogan voluntarily surrendered her license after pleading no contest to obstructing court officers. The presiding judge in this court has the ability to appoint ad litem attorneys, amicus attorneys, and receivers in hundreds of cases each year. Sponsored By : FTI Consulting County Criminal Court at Law #16. At the beginning of my legal career, I practiced chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy law, so I have a necessary understanding of the complicated property issues that sometimes arise in divorces. This sort of favor is inappropriate and not in the best interest of the children who are the subjects of the cases before the court. Maldonado, Wells, Thierry, Singer, and Rodriguez were all there on Saturday as candidates. I currently maintain my law practice in downtown Houston.While in law school, I graded onto and served as the Research Editor on the Houston Law Review, which shows that I am diligent and a hard worker. In 2009, I obtained certification as a family law mediator, and I understand the value and the limitations of mediation as a tool that can be used to resolve family law disputes.Prior to attending law school, I taught in Louisiana public schools and worked as a Baptist minister for a number of years serving churches in Texas, Maryland, and Louisiana. What kind of cases does this court hear?

I believe that my intentional efforts to engage with Deer Park people will yield those successful results.Finally, while my opponent is a good man and a good attorney, between the two of us, I am the only strong Democrat.Note: This blog is a not a Houston Chronicle staff blog.

The current Republican presiding judge, James Lombardino, appoints almost exclusively people who have donated to his campaign. Democrats in Harris County know that our county is fairly evenly split between Democrats and Republicans. Jim Evans. United States 308th Family District Court: Jim Evans.