Campaign Phone
6823766794
Occupation
COO Welch Law Firm
I hold a BBA and MBA from Northwood University and bring more than 20 years of experience in the legal field. I am also committed to serving my community, including through my role on the board of Alliance for Children, which supports children affected by abuse. My experience has strengthened my commitment to fairness, compassion, and service.
My education, legal experience, and commitment to my community have prepared me to serve as Justice of the Peace. I hold a BBA and MBA from Northwood University and have more than 20 years of experience in the legal field. My business background has taught me how to manage people, processes, and resources effectively. Through community service, including serving on the board of Alliance for Children, I have also developed a strong commitment to helping others.
Everyone deserves fair and equal access to the justice system. I believe we can improve that access by providing clear information, making court procedures easier to understand, and connecting residents with legal and community resources before they ever step into the courtroom. Working with local community leaders and organizations can help residents find the resources they need early, which can make the court process less overwhelming.
The growing civil case backlog must be addressed with urgency. Until the backlog is under control, I would discontinue performing weddings so the court’s time and resources can focus on pending cases. With my BBA, MBA, 20+ years of legal experience, and business acumen, I would identify bottlenecks, improve scheduling, and streamline processes. A backlog that has more than doubled since last year is unacceptable. Residents deserve timely, fair, and efficient justice.
I would keep a clear separation between my campaign and my responsibilities as Justice of the Peace. Campaign support would never influence how I handle a case or treat anyone who comes before the court. Every person deserves to be heard and treated fairly, regardless of their background or political connections. If elected, I would follow the law, disclose and address conflicts of interest, and base every decision solely on the facts, evidence, and applicable law.
One of the most pressing issues facing our courts is managing a growing caseload while ensuring every person receives timely and fair treatment. I would focus on improving case management, reducing unnecessary delays, and using court resources responsibly. Clear communication is also essential so residents understand the process and their responsibilities. I would work with community leaders and organizations to connect residents with resources before they reach the courtroom.
Campaign Phone
817-454-1684
Occupation
Judge
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Graduate
Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA B.A. in Business
I've spent my career solving problems and serving people, and the Justice of the Peace bench is where those two things meet.
I'm a Fort Worth native and a Southern University graduate. Before public service, I worked in supply chain and performance manufacturing management at General Motors, Arthur Andersen, Lockheed Martin, and the Texas Rangers. That work taught me to manage high-volume operations, follow the process, and keep a system running. Those skills matter in Precinct 7.
Access to justice shouldn't depend on whether you can afford a day off work. Courts should offer evening hours, as our night court for working families does, and plain-language help so people understand their rights before they walk in. Our Evictions 101 seminars, with Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas and the Fort Worth Apartment Association, show that educating tenants and landlords together helps prevent disputes. I'd expand both across the county.
Swift justice starts with running a court like a well-managed operation. My supply chain background taught me to track every case, find bottlenecks, and set clear timelines. Night court adds capacity, and Evictions 101 heads off disputes before they're filed. Our mediation docket lets litigants sit down with a neutral third-party mediator to settle disputes without a full hearing, freeing time for cases that need a judge. I'd add better scheduling and online tools.
Every person who comes before me is treated the same, regardless of who supports my campaign. I follow the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct, keep fundraising with my campaign committee, and don't discuss pending cases with donors or supporters. If a contribution or conflict ever raises a question about my fairness, I recuse. My decisions rest only on the facts and the law, and I welcome the transparency of public campaign finance reports.
Housing instability is the most pressing issue. Evictions, debt collection, and towing cases often hit families already stretched thin, and many appear without an attorney. I'd address this by expanding Evictions 101, growing the mediation docket, and partnering with Legal Aid and community groups. I'd also improve language access and plain-language forms so every resident understands the process, and keep the court fair, respectful, and efficient for all.
