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Sonya Heath is from Grove, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and administrative management from the University of Houston-Downtown and a law degree from Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law. She is a member of First United Methodist church, and has two sons. 

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Sonya is currently the administrative judge of the Harris County Board of Family District Judges and presiding judge for the 310th Family District Court. She previously worked as a solo practitioner at The Law Office of Sonya Heath, at The Craig Washington Law Firm, and as a judicial intern at the First Court of Appeals.

Sonya Heath is currently a judge of the Texas 310th District Court. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her second term.

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Sonya is currently a judge of the Texas 310th District Court. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her 2nd term.

With over 40 years of legal experience, Heath emphasizes efficiency and compassion in handling cases on the bench.

As an attorney at The Law Office of Sonya Heath and The Craig Washington Law Firm, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in family law matters.

- As an attorney at The Law Office of Sonya Heath and The Craig Washington Law Firm, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in family law matters.

Legal Experience

As Judge of the 310th Family District Court, "maintained one of the highest clearance rates among all Family District Courts in Harris County — closing 116% of cases filed in my court, well above the county-wide average of 104%."

- As Judge of the 310th Family District Court, "maintained one of the highest clearance rates among all Family District Courts in Harris County — closing 116% of cases filed in my court, well above the county-wide average of 104%."

Judicial Administration

Emphasizes efficiency and compassion in handling cases.

- Emphasizes efficiency and compassion in handling cases.

Judicial Philosophy

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Ethics & Conduct

Serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and supports organizations focused on the well-being of children and families.

- Serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and supports organizations focused on the well-being of children and families.

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- District judges manage Texas district courts, which are trial courts with general jurisdiction, and have exclusive authority over felony cases. A judge may be presiding over a civil, criminal, juvenile, or special court. They also share jurisdiction with Texas county courts.
- Texas has over 470 district courts, each presided over by a single judge. Some courts cover multiple counties, while others are assigned to single counties based on population size.
- District judges are elected through partisan elections for four-year terms. Candidates must be between 25 and 75 years old, have lived in the district for at least 2 years, and be licensed lawyers with at least 4 years' experience.
- The annual salary for district judges ranges from $175,000 to $245,500, depending on years of service.