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.
Raul Rodriguez
I bring 33 years of legal experience and 20 years of judicial service to this bench. As Judge of this court since 2019, I presided over thousands of cases with fairness and efficiency, consistently earning strong ratings in Houston Bar Association judicial evaluations. I served as Associate Judge with the City of Houston Municipal Courts for 13 years (2005-2018). In private practice (1992-2018), I handled over 11,000 criminal cases in Harris County, trying 35 criminal jury trials and 200+ civil/family law cases spanning felonies and misdemeanors at both District and County Criminal Court levels, including court appointments and retained clients. I am bilingual (English/Spanish), enabling me to better serve Harris County's diverse community.
1. Efficiency and Equal Justice: Courtroom delays impose substantial costs on those accused of crimes, victims, and families through missed work, childcare expenses, and repeated appearances. Because every person deserves equal treatment under the 14th Amendment, I ensure judicial decisions are based solely on law and facts, free from bias. I maintain an organized docket to resolve cases promptly while ensuring fairness. 2. Rehabilitative Programs: Many individuals remain unaware of Harris County's resources for substance abuse, mental illness, and domestic violence. To reduce recidivism, I actively identify eligible individuals and connect them with these resources, providing education, treatment, and skills that strengthen our community.
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