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.
Ysida "Sissy" Kyles
I am a criminal defense attorney with 14 years experience. My practice is primarily criminal in nature. I handle all levels of criminal cases - both misdemeanors and felonies. I am a criminal trial attorney and have represented clients from arraignment to jury verdict and sentencing.
Prior to becoming licensed attorney, I was employed by Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department ("HCCSCD") as a community supervision officer ("CSO"), i.e., probation officer. My stint with HCCSCD lasted nearly a decade. While there, I was assigned to specialized caseloads and tasked with supervising persons charged with substance abuse and sex offenses. The experience I gained as a CSO introduced me to the court system.
Prior to becoming licensed attorney, I was employed by Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department ("HCCSCD") as a community supervision officer ("CSO"), i.e., probation officer. My stint with HCCSCD lasted nearly a decade. While there, I was assigned to specialized caseloads and tasked with supervising persons charged with substance abuse and sex offenses. The experience I gained as a CSO introduced me to the court system.
One issue will be that of maintaining public trust. When people walk into a courtroom, it is imperative that they feel a sense of trust as it relates to the person presiding over their cases.
Second is the issue of political pressure. Both issues are related, but different. Yes, it is extremely important that people trust their judges, but what is equally important is the assurance that a judge's rulings are based solely on the law and that they are not the results of political persuasion and prompting.
I strongly believe that by extending an open ear to the community and actively listening to the community's concerns, I will be successful in not only establishing trust, but also a respectful rapport within the community.
Second is the issue of political pressure. Both issues are related, but different. Yes, it is extremely important that people trust their judges, but what is equally important is the assurance that a judge's rulings are based solely on the law and that they are not the results of political persuasion and prompting.
I strongly believe that by extending an open ear to the community and actively listening to the community's concerns, I will be successful in not only establishing trust, but also a respectful rapport within the community.
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