I have dedicated 14 years of service to Bexar County, including 9 years with the Justice of the Peace Court and 5 years with the Constable’s Office. I have completed over 120 hours of specialized training through the Texas Justice Court Training Center, which oversees training and certification for all JP offices statewide. I have gained expertise in judicial processes, court administration, and civil process procedures while working for both offices and this makes me a well-qualified candidate.
I believe this position has an important role in ensuring that tenants and landlords rights are protected. As Justice of the Peace our decision is to follow the law fairly and impartially, making sure that tenants understand their rights and that landlords follow legal procedures.
In 2014, Bexar County and the City of San Antonio developed an agreement to transfer all Truancy cases to the Municipal Court. If the Justice Court would regain jurisdiction, I would partner with organizations to provide social services to youth in the community.
Bexar County should partner with the City of San Antonio to provide the resources to anyone facing homelessness not only to city residents, but to all residents including the unincorporated areas of Bexar County.
As a Justice of the Peace, I would serve all members of the public equally and in accordance with the law.
Licensed Attorney for 17 years
Former District Court Judge
Current Municipal Court Judge for Kirby and Von Ormy, Texas
Appointed as Visiting Judge for all Justice of the Peace Courts in Bexar County.
Former Assistant District Attorney and Special Prosecutor.
St. Mary’s University 04
Thurgood Marshall School of Law 08.
Attended Multiple judicial trainings.
The most important characteristic a judge should have is empathy and compassion. A judge should listen to all the parties involved.
Yes, Justices of the Peace are in the position to set the standard on fair and just rulings that equalize the power balance between tenants and landlords.
We accomplish this by:
1. Ensuring due process. Make sure the law is being followed in the eviction process.
2. Make sure the court is accessible. Options for attendance: Zoom, phone. Provide translations if needed. Reminders for court dates. Provide information on resources available. Invite legal aid
3. Court transparency, open courts
Currently, in Bexar County, truancy cases are handled by the city of San Antonio.
If elected, I would invite a partnership with the justice of the peace courts and the city of San Antonio.
The best way to decrease truancy is to address the root problem and help the child get more involved in school activities, making school a place they want to be.
Bexar County currently addresses homelessness through significant funding for permanent supportive housing, strategic collaboration with the City of San Antonio and agencies like Haven for Hope, and by managing federal grants (HUD) for prevention, outreach, and shelter, focusing on chronic cases and vulnerable populations via systems like Homelink.
I wholeheartedly support continuing these practices.
Yes, in 2019 The San Antonio Young Lawyer’s Association and the San Antonio LGBT Bar Association unveiled a catalog which provides local same sex couples with information about how to obtain a marriage license and a list of Bexar County judicial officials who will marry them with a commitment to equality.
The project was called Will You Marry Me? I am proud to have added my name to that list of Judges. I have performed many same sex marriages.
Why? Because everyone should be treated equally.
