Criminal District Court Judge, District 497
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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Breanna Schwartz
(Dem)
Qualifications:
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Issues:
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district
497th
Education
J.D., University of Houston, 2012.
Occupation
Criminal Defense Attorney
I have significant experience in criminal law; I was a prosecutor with Harris County for nine years, and have been criminal defense for five. This experience gives me insight into both sides of the adversarial process in a courtroom. My appellate and post-conviction experience has trained me to think about judicial rulings related to the trial as a whole, and an awareness of how important it is for a judge to stay informed about current laws and caselaw trends so results in my courtroom are consistent and instill confidence in how I handle matters.
1. Addressing court backlogs and maintaining efficiency to ensure all parties involved receive efficient access to justice. I plan to maintain efficiency in my courtroom with strategic docket management by utilizing organized scheduling, clear communication, and a robust trial schedule.
2. Ensuring appropriate allocation of Harris County’s limited tax-payer funded resources for both pre-trial and post-conviction matters. I plan to be attentive to cases in my courtroom and ensure that services rendered to participants are tailored to an individual’s specific needs and ensure safety for Harris County residents.
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