Accountability
What will you do to promote the just, prompt, and affordable resolution of cases that come before your court?
Justice requires not only the right decision making but, also prompt efficient and affordable resolution. I will reduce litigation costs for the parties before me by making my court “attorney friendly”, which will allow them to efficiently move cases (while also being mindful not to rush them), hiring competent staff with a service-minded attitude who answer the phone and respond to emails promptly and substantively, being personally available and accessible during non-court business hours, and utilizing “Zoom” to conduct most hearings and trials while reserving in-court time for more complicated cases. I also understand the diversity of Harris County, which is important so that ALL parties are treated equally and fairly under the law.
Issues
What do you consider the most pressing issues facing family court today, and what is your role as a family court judge in addressing them?
Current judges have abused their public trust, injuring families and the courts’ reputation. A majority of current judges don’t follow the law in deciding cases, making Family Court unpredictable and risky. One Judge has been in the Houston Chronicle and Greg Enos’ Mongoose for taking a 9-month leave of absence while continuing to take her taxpayer funded salary. This has severely delayed justice and has resulted in huge litigation costs for the parties in her court. Another Judge was elected with near-zero experience in Family Law cases. Most attorneys will say she hasn’t improved at all in 8 years, resulting in decisions that endanger children & increase costs to litigants. In each category, I will do the opposite if elected.
