LaShawn Williams is from Conroe, Texas. She has a law degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. She lives in Houston, Texas.

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LaShawn Williams is originally from Conroe. She has a bachelor's degree in criminology from Sam Houston State University and a law degree from Texas Southern University. She lives in Houston.

Lashawn is a judge. Before taking the bench, she was a lawyer. She is a founder and former managing partner of Baldwin Williams & Associates, PLLC, a general practice small law firm. She has also served as in-house counsel for Cracker Barrel, a national Fortune 500 company, and for several non-profit organizations. Lashawn has also worked as a criminal prosecutor and criminal defense attorney. 

LaShawn previously worked as an attorney for Baldwin Williams & Associates, the Law Office of Darrell J. O'Neal, L.A. Williams Law Firm, and for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., and as the chief operating officer for Remnant Construction Management Group.

LaShawn is currently a judge in Harris County Civil Court No. 3. She was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. Before taking the bench, she practiced law for 23 years.

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LaShawn currently serves as a judge for the Harris County Court at Law. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her second term.

Graduated from Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 1995 and is licensed to practice law in Texas and Tennessee.

Prior to becoming a judge, worked as an attorney for 23 years and gave legal advice to national restaurant chains, non-profits, religious entities, and housing development companies.

As a former prosecutor, reviewed the charges individuals were arrested for and prosecuted criminal charges on behalf of the government.

- Prior to becoming a judge, worked as an attorney for 23 years and gave legal advice to national restaurant chains, non-profits, religious entities, and housing development companies.
- As a former prosecutor, reviewed the charges individuals were arrested for and prosecuted criminal charges on behalf of the government.

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Said judges should "appreciate what is at stake for the average citizen, our families, our small businesses and our communities."

Believes judges should "interpret and uphold the law honorably and do so with professionalism and the utmost respect for all who appear in court."

- Said judges should "appreciate what is at stake for the average citizen, our families, our small businesses and our communities."
- Believes judges should "interpret and uphold the law honorably and do so with professionalism and the utmost respect for all who appear in court."

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- Prior to becoming a judge, worked as an attorney for 23 years.

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Miroslava "Miro" Mendiola is from Houston, Texas. 

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Miroslava "Miro" Mendiola is originally from the north side of Houston, Texas. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Houston and a law degree from Texas Southern University. Mendiola currently lives in Harris County, Texas.

Miro is an attorney experienced in family and civil law.

Miro Mendiola currently works as an attorney and owner of The Mendiola Law Firm, PLLC. She previously worked as a law student intern with Jewett & Associates, P.C. and as an intern with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

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Miroslava's campaign for County Court-At-Law Judge in Harris County in Texas is her first run for public office.

As an attorney since 2022, handles cases and gives legal advice related to family and civil law. 

- As an attorney since 2022, handles cases and gives legal advice related to family and civil law. 

Believes in "equal treatment under the law for all individuals."

Believes judges must strictly follow the law and established legal standards.

Promotes impartiality and independence from outside pressures.

Believes that her worldview emphasizes dignity, compassion, and respect within the justice system.

- Believes judges must strictly follow the law and established legal standards.
- Promotes impartiality and independence from outside pressures.
- Believes that her worldview emphasizes dignity, compassion, and respect within the justice system.

Commits to respecting the time of litigants, attorneys, and court staff.

Prioritizes efficient and professional court operations.

Commits to efficient and organized court proceedings.

Supports improving public trust through organized and respectful case management.

- Prioritizes efficient and professional court operations.
- Supports improving public trust through organized and respectful case management.

As of January 22, 2026, Miroslava "Miro" Mendiola’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Emphasizes service to the Harris County community, particularly marginalized populations.

- Emphasizes service to the Harris County community, particularly marginalized populations.

Miroslava "Miro" Mendiola

Miroslava "Miro" Mendiola is originally from the North Side of Houston, Texas. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Houston and a law degree from Texas Southern University - Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Mendiola currently lives in Harris County, Texas.

- Emphasizes hands-on courtroom experience across multiple areas of law.
- Highlights her legal education as a foundation for public service.
- Mendiola frames her private practice as community-focused legal service.

- Stresses high ethical standards and transparency for judges.

- A County Court-At-Law judge handles misdemeanors, such as assault of a family member, property theft between $750 and $2,500, and using force against a law enforcement officer. They also handle civil cases where the amount in question does not exceed $200,000. 
- County Court-At-Law judges conduct arraignments, pre-trial hearings, and jury trials, as well as accept guilty pleas. 
- They are elected in a partisan, county-wide election to a four-year term. 
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 25 years old, have been a Texas and county resident for at least 24 consecutive months, a practicing lawyer and/or judge in Texas for at least four years, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for County Court-At-Law Judges ranges from $174,000 to $244,500, depending on years of service and how much they receive as a county supplement.

Handles civil and criminal cases from District Courts.

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