4 year term. Must be a citizen, 18 years or older and a resident of the district represented. Does not need to be a lawyer. Responsible for civil and criminal misdemeanor cases punishable by fine only: assault, bail jumping, criminal mischief, bad check writing, public intoxication. Can hear civil cases up to $20,000. Issues occupational drivers licenses. May perform marriages, issue commitment papers for the mentally ill and search and arrest warrants.
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Occupation
Justice of the Peace
Education
Master in Public Admin, Bachelor in Applied Arts & Sciences, Assoc in Criminal Justice & Real Estate
Campaign Phone
9726969288
I have served for seven years as Presiding Judge of the Justice of the Peace Court, Precinct 4-1, during which I have presided over more than 140,000 cases. I manage a high-volume docket while ensuring fairness, efficiency, and compliance with Texas law. My experience includes extensive judicial training, court administration, and ethics, along with prior service as an elected city council member and a professional background in commercial real estate involving contracts and dispute resolution.
JP Courts are the People’s Courts, and accessibility is essential. I support clear plain-language forms, online filing and payments, flexible docket settings, and expanded use of remote hearings when permitted by law. I was appointed to the Dallas County Technology Court Committee, where I help advance court accessibility through technology. My court prioritizes bilingual access, customer-service training, and community outreach to ensure the justice system is fair and understandable for all.
Yes. While judges must remain neutral, the eviction process can be more equitable through education, access, and consistency. This includes clear notice of rights and deadlines, plain-language forms, language access, and referrals to legal aid, rental assistance, and mediation. As Presiding Judge, I led an eviction relief initiative that helped nearly 4,000 households and distributed over $4 million in rental assistance, preventing unnecessary displacement while ensuring compliance with Texas law.
The most pressing issues for JP courts include growing caseloads, staffing shortages, courthouse safety, and continued modernization. I address these challenges by improving docket efficiency, cross-training staff, expanding the use of technology, and leading efforts to strengthen courthouse security to keep staff and the public safe. I also advocate for competitive pay to improve staff retention and service quality, ensuring JP courts remain accessible, efficient, and responsive.
