Family District Court (Juv) Judge, District 309
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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Melissa Fertel
(Rep)
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.
Education
BA University of Texas at El Paso; JD South Texas College of Law
Occupation
Attorney
I have 23 years of training and experience handling complex and difficult family law matters in Harris and surrounding counties. I have conducted family law arbitrations and have mediated numerous cases involving all aspects that arise in family law to successful conclusions. I have a passion for understanding and researching the law and I take great time and care to understand the issues of each individual case so that I can apply the law to the facts before me. I have a unique ability to spot issues, listen to both sides, and treat people with dignity.
As the Judge of the 309th Judicial District Court, the first pressing issue would be to prioritize the efficiency of the docket so that every litigant receives a fair and speedy hearing and result. It is imperative to each party that the sitting judge hears cases, reviews motions and proposed orders, and renders orders as timely as possible.
The second pressing issue for all courts should be for the Judge to treat each and every person who comes before the court with dignity and respect. It is important that the parties and attorneys are heard and know that their case is being treated as if it is the most important case on my docket. Because to them, their case is the most important case.
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