Occupation
Attorney at Law
Education
ULL - B.S. Criminal Justice; SULC - Juris Doctorate; Wash U Law - LL.M.
I am the only attorney in this race and the only candidate with proven courtroom experience in both civil and criminal law. I am the Owner and Managing Attorney of The Law Office of Antoinette N. Harris, PLLC, and have represented clients in both state and federal courts. I hold a B.S. in Criminal Justice, a J.D., and an LL.M. I also served as an Administrative Law Judge for the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, where I presided over hearings and issued rulings. I am prepared to serve with competence, integrity, and efficiency on day one.
JP courts should be accessible to working people, families, and small business owners—not just those who can take off work. I support Virtual Night Court and expanded remote hearing options so people can handle court matters without missing work or childcare. I also support clear, plain-language instructions, better online access to forms and case information, and efficient docket management so cases move quickly and fairly. Justice should be practical, understandable, and reachable for everyone.
Yes. Equity in the eviction process means the law is applied consistently, transparently, and according to due process—not based on volume, shortcuts, or assumptions. Evictions must be decided case by case, using the facts and the law. This requires clear procedures, proper notice, meaningful hearings, and careful review of legal defenses and compliance issues. A court that follows the law carefully protects property rights, prevents unlawful evictions, and ensures outcomes are fair, consistent, and legally sound for everyone involved.
The most pressing issues facing JP courts are case backlogs, access to the court, and public trust. I would address these through better docket management, expanded virtual and after-hours hearings, and clearer procedures that people can understand without a lawyer. I also support improved language access, modernized court technology, and consistent application of the law. Courts should move efficiently, be easy to navigate, and deliver outcomes that are timely, fair, and grounded in the law.
Occupation
Justice of the Peace
Education
I have earned several degrees and certifications over the past 25 years. My educational background i
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I bring proven judicial leadership as a two-term Justice of the Peace, presiding over thousands of criminal, civil, and eviction cases. Before the bench, I worked as a certified paralegal, gaining hands-on legal and courtroom experience. As 2025 Presiding Judge for all Dallas County JP courts and an instructor for the TJCTC. I am trained in due process, mediation, court management, while delivering fair, efficient justice.
My experience isn’t theoretical, it’s tested, proven, and producing results. I know the law, I know the courtroom and serve the community with integrity and respect.
support making the People’s Courts truly accessible by expanding night court, plain-language forms, and online services; offering payment plans, community service, and credit-for-time-served when allowed by law; partnering with community organizations for mental-health and rental-assistance referrals; and ensuring respectful, transparent proceedings so working families can access justice without unnecessary barriers.
Yes. JP courts must balance possession rights with fairness and due process. Equity can be improved by ensuring clear notice, plain-language explanations, and consistent application of the law; connecting tenants and landlords to rental-assistance and mediation resources when available; and making sure all parties are heard respectfully and decisions are based on law, not income or status.
The most pressing issues facing JP courts are access to justice, mental-health related cases, and public trust. I address these by using efficient case management software to reduce delays, expanding and online services, such as efile and partnering with community resources for mental-health support. I maintain transparency and consistency so every person is treated fairly and with dignity under the law. I also maintain an open-door policy, welcoming the public to see and speak with me directly, building relationships, transparency, and trust in the People’s Courts.
