Criminal District Court Judge, 495th
District courts are trial courts of general jurisdiction of Texas. They have original jurisdiction in felony criminal cases, divorce cases, cases involving title to land, election contest cases, civil matters in which the amount of money or damages involved is $200 or more, and any matters in which jurisdiction is not placed in another trial court. The courts may specialize in civil, criminal, juvenile, or family law matters. Four-year term.
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Tiffany Hill
(Dem)
Qualifications:
What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?
Issues:
What are the two (2) most pressing issues that you will face in the office that you seek? Describe your "specific" plans/ideas for addressing these issues.
district
Harris County
Education
JD- Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University; Masters Public Administration- Texas Southern University; Bachelor of Arts Political Science- Texas Southern
Occupation
Attorney
What makes me the best candidate is not just my experience, but my judicial temperament, preparation, and commitment to fairness. I understand the real-world impact of judicial decisions, and I approach every case with diligence, respect, and an unwavering commitment to justice. I have practiced for 13 years primarily in the area of criminal law. I am a former felony associate judge. As an attorney, I have tried over 10 cases as first chair and many more as second chair. As an associate judge, I have conducted more than 75 voir dires, presided over hearings and covered for other judges dockets. This experience means I can step into this role immediately without a learning curve.
1)Persistent backlog of cases and delays in case resolution. My plan to address this issue is rooted in active docket management and accountability. I will prioritize early case evaluation and enforce realistic but firm scheduling orders to ensure cases move forward efficiently. 2) The implementation of bail reform in a way that is lawful, fair, and promotes public safety. Courts must balance constitutional rights and protect the community. As a judge, I will apply bail statutes consistently with individualized assessments in every case. I will carefully evaluate factors such as (but not limited to) the nature of the offense, prior history, risk of nonappearance and community safety when determining conditions of release.
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