Why Real-Life Experience Matters in JP Court.

In Texas, the Justice of the Peace was intentionally designed to allow qualified community leaders to serve as a community judge—someone who understands the people they serve and approaches each case with common sense, compassion, and fairness.

While part of the job involves magistrate duties such as arraignments, setting bond, or issuing warrants, MUCH of the work involves serving the community through inquests, truancy cases, and helping resolve disputes between neighbors.

For decades, my life has been dedicated to serving people in exactly these kinds of situations. That’s what I will bring to the Justice of the Peace Court.

A Lifetime of Community Service

Prepared for inquests: when someone passes away

Volunteer Trauma Chaplain
Helping families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives requires calm decision-making, compassion, and trust.

Veterans Nursing Home Volunteer
Serving those who served our country has taught me respect for our veterans and care for vulnerable members of our community.

Citizens Police Academy Graduate
This experience provided valuable insight into law enforcement procedures, and the responsibilities officers carry in protecting our community.

TRUANCY WILL BE DELT WITH PROACTIVELY:

Youth Coach – Boys & Girls Club
Coaching young people builds mentorship, leadership, and the ability to guide others with patience and encouragement.

Public School Mentor & Substitute Teacher
Working with students and educators has strengthened my ability to communicate, listen, and help resolve challenges facing young people.

Over 2 decades of Dispute Resolution

24 Years in Insurance & Financial Services
My professional career involved helping families navigate contracts, financial decisions, and disputes—issues very similar to those often seen in small claims court.

Bringing Real-Life Experience to the Bench

Justice Court is often called “the people’s court.” Many individuals who appear before a Justice of the Peace do not have attorneys and deserve to be treated with respect, patience, and fairness.

My entire adult life has been devoted to serving this community, helping people through difficult situations, and working to make our community stronger.

That experience and working for you is exactly what I will bring to the Justice of the Peace bench.

I WILL WORK HARD FOR YOU!

JP Court was designed to serve the community.
In Texas, the Justice of the Peace role was created to be a local, community-based court that handles everyday issues affecting ordinary people.
Many JP cases involve real-life community matters.
JP Courts often deal with small claims, evictions, truancy, inquests, and disputes between neighbors—cases that require common sense, patience, and fairness.
The job requires understanding people, not just legal theory.
A Justice of the Peace often works with people who are stressed, grieving, confused, or in conflict. Listening well and treating people with dignity matters.
A JP must be fair, calm, and approachable.
Many people who appear in JP Court do not have lawyers. They deserve a judge who can communicate clearly and make thoughtful decisions.
Texas law does not require a law degree for this office.
That is because the position was intentionally designed to allow qualified community leaders to serve.
Training is still required.
A Justice of the Peace must complete required judicial training and continuing education to properly carry out the duties of the office.
Community service is highly relevant to the role.
Experience helping families, mentoring youth, serving veterans, resolving disputes, and working with the public prepares a person to serve effectively in JP Court.
Real-life experience can be a strength on the bench.
A person who has spent years serving the community brings compassion, practical judgment, and an understanding of the everyday challenges people face.