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Judge Veronica Juarez-Dunne Draws Challenger in Republican Primary

In September 2023, Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Veronica Juarez-Dunne to the 465th District Court in Bastrop County for a term set to expire Dec. 31,…
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Texas Lawyer

Republican Primary: Candidate Jennifer Hebert Challenges Judge Jerrell Wise

Gubernatorial appointee to the 472nd District Court in Brazos County, Jerrell Wise, is facing a challenger, Jennifer Hebert, in the Republican primary.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Personal Injury Lawyer Jill Yaziji Challenges Judge Ursula A. Hall in Election

In Harris County, Judge Ursula A. Hall is seeking a third term of office in the 165th District Court, and is facing a Democratic Party primary challenge from attorney Jill Yaziji. Yaziji manages a small law firm that primarily handles personal injury and commercial litigation law.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

1 Democrat, 2 Republicans Are Running for Judge in Nueces County

Democrat Carlos Valdez and two Republicans, Laura Allison Ramos and Michael McCauley, are running for seat that Nueces County 28th District Court Judge Nanette Hassette is leaving.
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Texas Lawyer

3 Lawyers Campaign to Become Judge: Kim Laseter, Shayla Smith and Joel Petrazio

In Collin County, 401st District Court Judge George Flint had planned to run for reelection. He launched a campaign website touting his experience…
8 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Judge Challenged: Sherine Thomas and Susana Castillo Vie With Madeleine Connor

The Travis County 353rd District Court, where incumbent Judge Madeleine Connor is seeking another term, will likely result in a runoff after the March…
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Democrats DaSean Jones and Randall Sarosdy Vie to Face Judge Jimmy Blacklock in November Election

Texas Supreme Court Place 2 Justice Jimmy Blacklock faces no challenger in the Republican Party primary. However, two Democrats—DaSean Jones, a Harris County criminal district court judge, and Randall Sarosdy of Austin, the former general counsel to the Texas Justice Court Training Center—are facing off on March 5 to challenge him in the general election.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

2 Judges Face Off in Texas Supreme Court Election: Absenteeism Is Factor

The contender criticized the incumbent's absenteeism at oral argument hearings, as Texas Supreme Court Justice John Devine seeks reelection to a third term on the state's high court. His challenger for the Place 4 seat in the Republican Party primary is Justice Brian Walker of the Second Court of Appeals in Fort Worth.
7 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Lawyer Questions Judge Marlene Gonzalez's Temperament in El Paso Election

El Paso County's 388th District Court Judge Marlene Gonzalez is running for a second term against family law attorney Joy Degenhart.
9 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Judge Brittanye Morris to Face Derek Good in Harris County After Ballot Challenge

Judge Brittanye Morris of Harris County's 333rd District Court faces a challenge in the Democratic primary, but her opponent tried to disqualify the incumbent even before voting could begin. In January, Tracy D. Good convinced the Harris County Democratic Party chair to keep Morris off the ballot
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