Protecting Waller County's Most Vulnerable
When people ask me what drives my passion for the law, the answer is simple: the kids.
As a prosecutor, I've handled cases that most people don't want to think about: cases involving children who have been abused, neglected, or put in danger by the adults who were supposed to protect them. These cases are heartbreaking. They're also the most important work I've ever done.
Every child abuse case I've prosecuted has reinforced a fundamental truth: the decisions made in our courts have life-or-death consequences for the most vulnerable members of our community.
When a judge presides over a custody hearing involving allegations of abuse, that judge needs to understand the dynamics of family violence. They need to recognize the signs. They need to know how to weigh the evidence. And above all, they need to prioritize the safety of the child.
That understanding doesn't come from reading a textbook. It comes from years of experience working these cases: interviewing child witnesses, collaborating with CPS investigators, presenting evidence to juries, and seeing the real-world consequences of judicial decisions.
This is what I bring to the bench. Not theoretical knowledge, but lived experience prosecuting these cases on behalf of Waller County families.
As judge, I will ensure that:
- The safety and well-being of children is the court's top priority in every family law case.
- Victims of domestic violence are heard, believed, and protected under the law.
- Offenders are held accountable through appropriate and lawful sentencing.
- The court operates efficiently so that families aren't left in limbo waiting for resolution.
Waller County's children deserve a judge who has spent a career fighting for them. That's exactly what I intend to be.