Currently holds the office of Travis County Justice of the Peace - Precinct 5 until December 31, 2026.
Candidate for Travis County Justice of the Peace - Precinct 5 in 2026 Texas Primary Election.
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Get StartedWe also must continue providing the ability to attend court virtually. Making it easier to attend court will reduce the number of default judgments in eviction and civil cases. Learn more
As a justice of the Peace, I will seek to rehabilitate offenders who suffer from drug addiction and mental health issues, seeking diversions wherever possible and appropriate. If we connect offenders with the right resources, we can greatly reduce the revolving door that is inherent in our current criminal justice system. Learn more
JP5 can also play a role in helping to provide bail hearings as it encompasses 3 courtrooms. I feel strongly about our citizens having the right to counsel at their first appearance and want to play a role in making this available to our citizens who find themselves charged with a crime. Learn more
I want to expand our Diversion Courts for certain misdemeanors as well. When we successfully divert a case, no expunction is necessary and the case can be resolved more efficiently, easing the burden of cases being transferred to our county court dockets. Learn more
Gun violence prevention is also a project of mine. I feel strongly about educating our community regarding their rights as gun owners under permitless carry. As a condition of bond, I routinely order a gun education class for misdemeanor gun cases, especially for our young people. Learn more
It is also important to me that we provide an Eviction Diversion Court, where we stay the proceedings to allow the application for rental assistance, allowing our county to maintain eviction protections. We must look at creative ways for our citizens to stay in their homes to avoid the default since the collateral consequences to eviction are so high. Learn more
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