Dec. 21, 2007 - Governor Rick Perry appoints former HISD board president and member Jeff Shadwick to replace Judge Jeff Brown Court location for 55th District Court: 201 Caroline, 9th Fl. Houston, TX 77002 For contact Information including telephone number see --> Official web page for the 55th District Court of Harris County Current Judge of this court: Hon. Jeffrey Shadwick Judge Shadwick was appointed by Governor Perry January 2, 2008 Former presiding judge: Hon. Jeffrey Vincent Brown aka Judge Jeff Brown, who now sits as a justice on the Fourteenth Court of Appeals 2008 PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN FOR THE 55TH DISTRICT COURT BENCH Incumbent: Republican Jeff Shadwick Four candidates competed for this bench in the 2008 primary elections: Melissa Fertel, Eric Lunceford, Dion Ramos, and Jeff Shadwick. The Houston Bar Association's Judicial Candidate Qualification Poll shows that even among participating lawyers the winner was not a foregone conclusion, although Shadwick and Ramos had the edge. The Houston Bar Association insists on the following disclaimer regarding the significance of the poll results: "The Judicial Qualification Poll is not an endorsement by the Houston Bar Association." Recent Appeals from cases in the 55th District (Judge Shadwick) [forthcoming in 2008] See --> Appeals from cases heard by Former District Court Judge Jeff Brown |
| 55th District Court Race: Incumbent Republican Appointee Jeff Shadwick loses to Democrat Dion Ramos Houston Opinions |
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APPEALS FROM THE 55TH DISTRICT COURT Lomax v. Thomas (Tex.App.- Houston [14th Dist.] Aug 28, 2008)(per curiam) DISMISSED: Per Curiam (DWOJ, interlocutory appeal not authorized) Before Chief Justice Hedges, Justices Guzman and Brown 14-08-00163-CV Mark Lomax v. Tommy B. Thomas Et Al Appeal from 55th District Court of Harris County Trial Court Judge: Jeff Shadwick There is no statute providing for an interlocutory appeal of the court's ruling on indigency for trial proceedings. Therefore, we are without jurisdiction over this appeal. |
| THE INCUMBENT IN HIS OWN WORDS |
THE CHALLENGER IN HIS OWN WORDS |
| Jeff Shadwick Republican Currently Judge of the 55th District Court; appointed by Governor Perry; 1981 law degree from Baylor; 27 years of commercial litigation practice making partner in two different firms; AV rated (highest rating available); twice elected member of HISD School Board. www. jeffshadwick.com |
Dion Ramos Democrat I have spent 23 years of my life trying civil cases in District Courts in Houston and Southeast Texas. I am certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law. An experienced trial attorney makes an efficient and fair judge. |
| WHEN SHOULD A JUDGE RECUSE? |
WHEN SHOULD A JUDGE RECUSE? |
| Rule 18b clearly sets out when; a judge should remember why. Recusal strengthens the public’s confidence in the judicial system. Without it, impartiality may come into question. The courthouse is full of qualified, alternate judges, so there is no need to refuse recusal when appropriate. |
Rule 18b outlines the conditions upon which a judge has to disqualify himself. These grounds generally involve a personal interest in the case or a relationship to one of the litigants. When his impartiality might be reasonably questioned or he has a personal bias concerning the subject matter or a party, a judge should recuse himself. |
| Source: LWV Voters Guide: Question to candidate |
Source: League of Women Voters Guide: Candidate Q&A |
| More on the incumbent from the Harris County GOP judicial re-election web site: Keep our Judges dot com |
More on this candidate form the Harris County Democratice Party judicial campaign web site: Judges for All dot com |