Tarrant County provides the information contained in this web site as a public service. 5, Brad will continue this vital work and preside over this court with an unwavering commitment to justice. She is a member of both the Tarrant County Bar Association and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Association and was named a 2020 & 2021 Top Criminal Law Attorney, according to Fort Worth Magazine. We have deaths in that jail that need to be addressed. 685 John B. Sias Memorial PkwySuite 400Fort Worth, TX 76134. It's what's happening with appraisals, she said. 5. He serves in many volunteer community capacities such as the Pastoral Care Team and marriage counseling at North Elevation Church, board member of both the Mansfield Veterans Foundation, the TeufelHunden Foundation and is active in several political clubs. 817-884-1111. Manny Ramirez, Criminal District Attorney - An experienced leader, born and raised here in this community, having served in the county for 11 years before, I have great knowledge of county leadership and a track record you can follow, Price said. She and her husband Kelly have been married for 31 years and are the proud parents of three sons. He serves as the Chair of the Criminal Law Section of the Tarrant County Bar Association and as a Master in the Eldon Mahon Inn of Court. 2700 Premier St. | Fort Worth, TX 76111. They currently serve with Mission Arlington leading a local apartment church Bible study. He says his plan to cut the budget would simply be to wait for county employees to retire and possibly not fill the open roles, instead having remaining employees double up on duties. You absolutely can tighten your belts. Tim O'Hare ( Republican Party) is the Tarrant County Judge in Texas. Listed below are the candidates for Tarrant County-level races. The county judge acts like a county mayor and there are a lot of eyes on race in purple Tarrant County, FC Dallas will be reliving the 80s as LA Galaxy opens their season in Texas, FC Dallas vs. LA Galaxy: Toros look to rebound off season opener loss to Loons, Texas barbecue with an Ethiopian twist: Meet the Arlington couple behind the fusion being recognized nationwide, Thunderstorms roll through North Texas. A native of El Paso, Justice Huddle is the youngest of five siblings and knows the promise of America and Texas. This is her first elected office. The County Judge is elected to a four-year term as the Chief Political Executive of the county. Judge Andy Porter received his bachelors degree, cum laude, from Austin College in Sherman, Texas. Election Day is the first Tuesday in March and November, and the first Saturday in May. Election night was a big win for Former Tarrant County Republican Party Chairman Tim OHare. Over the years, Brads work has earned many awards and recognition, including being named a Texas Bar Foundation Fellow, an honor only bestowed upon the top one-third of 1% of all Texas attorneys and rated as a Top Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine. "County government works," Brooks said. As a Kangaroo, Judge Porter served as Vice-President of the Pre-Law society, was yearbook editor, was a member of the campus community service board, and was part of Austin Colleges National Championship Model United Nations team. Judge Steven Jumes grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, and graduated from Boswell High School in 1990. Tarrant County is not responsible for the content of, nor endorses any site which has a link from the Tarrant County web site. He also served the public as an intern for the Texas Attorney Generals Office in the Child Support Division and was the lead prosecutor in 10 trials as an intern for the Harris County District Attorneys Office. It is not necessarily the tax rate that's killing us. O'Hare was backed by former President Donald Trump, @tedcruz & @BillWaybourn. Tarrant County leaders are looking into the countys voting equipment after delays in election results from Tuesdays midterm primaries. They're going to have to make a decision on whether they want to keep good, steady leadership focused on all the residents or if we want to see this divisive rhetoric that only focuses on a certain few, said Peoples. Click here to serve as an Election Judge or Clerk. Every effort is made to ensure that information provided is correct. Working on Election Day is long and often intense, but very rewarding. She told NBC 5 her priorities include affordable housing, mental health services and the Tarrant County Jail. Deborah Peoples, who has previously run for Fort Worth mayor, won the If you need more information, contact Vera Roberts, Election Judge Liaison, at [emailprotected]. He graduated from Arlington Lamar High School in 1990. The general election for Tarrant County Judge is set for Nov. 8, 2022 By Larry Collins Published June 10, 2021 Updated on June 10, 2021 at 12:27 pm Paid for by Tarrant County Democratic Party, Dr. Allison Campolo, Chair, not authorized by any candidate or candidates committee. "I think you have to watch every tax dollar like a hawk. By Steven Ryzewski 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. As a prosecutor, Eric has handled well over 3000 cases. Matt was asked to join the faculty of the state agency that trains judges and clerks. Johnson are not seeking re-election this year. Republican Tim OHare and and Democrat Deborah Peoples will face each other for Tarrant County judge after they easily won their primaries. Peoples top priority is moving more businesses into the growing county. In 1997, he married the love of his life, Debrah, with whom he shares two beautiful daughters, ages 20 and 23. He was a trial and appellate prosecutor for 3 years, filing over 85 appellate briefs between January 2001 and July 2002. He is one of fewer than 150 lawyers in Texas who is Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. OHare and Peoples have both promised to reduce property taxes, but both accuse the other of providing a plan that wouldnt work. FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) - Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley announced Tuesday that he will not seek a fifth term in the upcoming 2022 election. All paper files were then scanned and digitized for ease of access for employees and litigants. Since 1997, Tarrant County's population has grown by nearly 62%, adding more than 818,000 residents. He also served as Professor David McCords research assistant on criminal law issues. The seat became open after the current County Judge Glen Whitley announced last year that he would retire when his term expires. This is a statewide problem, and we've got to sit down and look at what's happening with these spiraling appraisals.. He is a judge that follows the law. Doesn't matter what political party you're in, I will you will never hear me say that I don't want to work across the aisle, she said. While attaining this degree, he served as the President of the YMCA Youth and Government Alumni Association. The Im confident that on November 8, Republicans are going to sweep Tarrant County, said OHare. Do we really need to refill this position? He's been a great friend to me and I want to come in and clearly bring some new things to the table but continue some of those too.. After law school, Judge Jumes began a 25-year career as an attorney practicing criminal law. Judge Chupp will continue to be constitutional conservative and never legislate from the Bench. Although Brad has always limited his practice to criminal law, his leadership and effective management style have allowed the firm to add additional attorneys that continue to serve our community with expanded practice areas, including family law and child welfare. Randi Hartin knows what it means to serve in this community. Share this page with someone who might be interested! The primary election for Tarrant County Judge will be held in March of 2022. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. They are among his proudest accomplishments. Please enter valid email address to continue. Tarrant County Elections Administration 2700 Premier St. Fort Worth, TX 76111 Email: ElectionsInfo@tarrantcountytx.gov Phone: 817-831-8683 TDD: 817-759 Justice Huddle earned her law degree at the University of Texas School of Law, where she was the recipient of three endowed presidential scholarships and graduated with honors. Under Texas law, the County Judge has Emergency Management Authority over the entire county. This joint campaign activity is authorized by Texas Election Code sec. John then attended the University of North Texas where he received a degree in Political Science and a minor in Spanish. Evan clerked for Justice Antonin Scalia at the U.S. Supreme Court and has dedicated his life to advancing the rule of law at home and abroad. Judge Jumes then attended the University of Texas School of Law in 1996. Her commitment to efficiency will be invaluable in decreasing docket size, which has grown exceedingly due to county restrictions during the pandemic. Because of his experience and commitment to justice, Brad Clark is uniquely qualified to be the next judge of Tarrant County Criminal Court No. As he looks ahead to November, he has several priorities if elected. After serving in the US Marines for a decade, Matt and Brenda, his wife of 44 years, settled in Tarrant County where they own and operate a business keeping our students safe and secure. O'Hare said every meeting he has had thus far with a county staff member or commissioner since the November election has regarded the need to lower property tax rates. As a criminal defense attorney, Randi has continued serving her community by assisting men and women in obtaining help through programs established to combat domestic violence and break the cycle once and for all. There will be no run-off so the table is set for the Tarrant County judges race. Since taking the bench, Judge Allen has educated our community regarding the probate courts and the cases they handle. But O'Hare points to county-wide candidates continuing to win in Tarrant county. It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve my County and to do so alongside my fellow Commissioners. In 1993, Judge Porter was named a Hatton W. Sumners Foundation Scholar in Political Science. Whitley has said such a move would be impossible without cuts to multiple departments, including law enforcement. After receivingyour form, I will contact you with additional information. Search items by entering keyword(s) in the search field. All rights reserved. There is no feeling on earth better than knowingthat you took the time to pay it forward. In addition to his criminal legal experience, he also taught Constitutional criminal law to college students and police officers, both in-service officers and cadets in the police academy. The 324th is a family court handling divorce, child custody issues, protective orders, and CPS cases. First published on June 8, 2021 / 8:59 AM. The County Judge presides over the countys policy-making body, the Commissioners Court. Judge John Chupp grew up in Arlington and is a lifelong resident of Tarrant County. WebTarrant County Elections Administration 2700 Premier St. | Fort Worth, TX 76111 Phone: 817-831-8683 | TDD: 817-759-7801 Hours of Business: Monday Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. O'Hare will face Democrat Deborah Peoples in November's general election. Can we combine duties somewhere else? OHare said. If you need more information, contact Vera Roberts, Election Judge Liaison, at, Able to attend a required training prior to Election Day, Available to work from 6AM 8:30PM (or until the polls close) on Election Day, Bilingual in Spanish or Vietnamese is a plus, Be accessible via phone or email to TCE and TCDP personnel, Locate/Contact workers to serve as an Alternate Judge or Clerks for your Polling Center (one has to be Spanish Bi-Lingual and one has to be Vietnamese Bi-Lingual), Return paperwork concerning your availability and workers availability within a week after receiving it from TCE, Contact TCE or TCDP immediately if your availability changes, Purchase a signature stamp if you are a new Judge, Contact the Polling Center personnel to review the facility and set up an open/close time, Study Tarrant County Election Handbook and Poll Worker Training Videos, Contact workers to confirm they are still available prior to Election Day, Contact TCE or TCDP immediately if their availability changes, Meet new workers a few days before to determine their experience, Pick up the Judges Supply Bag from TCE the Saturday or Monday before Election Day, Review the contents to confirm everything on the Supply Checklist is inside, Call TCE so that anything missing can be brought to your Polling Center as early as possible on Election Day, Arrive at the Polling Center one hour before, Keep the Tarrant County Election Handbook handy and be accessible via phone to TCE and TCDP personnel, Ensure that all workers are in attendance, know their specific tasks and fulfill their responsibilities, Call any worker that has not arrived to ascertain their intent to serve, Call TCE or TCDP if a worker cancels so a replacement (if available) can be sent to the Polling Center, Prior to starting the day all workers need to take the oath, Give workers compensation sheet and their duties, Ensure the Equipment Carrier has not been tampered with, If any equipment is missing from the carrier call TCE immediately, Maintain the integrity of voting equipment, Call TCE or TCDP if a problem arises that cant be corrected immediately, Ensure number count on equipment is zero at the beginning of the day, Stamp at least 20 ballots prior to 7:00 am and as needed throughout the day, Ensure the election equipment is ready at 7:00 am, Ensure that every registered voter is given the opportunity to vote (even if they have to vote a Provisional ballot), Ensure that no one is allowed to disturb Voters or Workers (either by coercion or intimidation), Ensure that the last person to arrive before 7:00 pm is allowed to vote, Follow instructions on the Close Polls Sheet to ensure final counts and paperwork is completed and equipment is secured in Equipment Carrier, Ensure Clerks put equipment and all signage in the Equipment Carrier, Return paperwork and essential equipment listed on the Close Polls Sheet to the Rally Station. 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