Samantha Davis has a law degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. She lives in Houston, Texas.

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Samantha Davis is from Houston, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston-Downtown and a law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law.

Samantha is a full-time judge at the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center.

Samantha currently serves as the Harris County Juvenile Detention Court judge. She began in 2019.

As a juvenile court judge since 2019, oversees all cases involving individuals under 18 who are abused, neglected, or parent-less, as well as the emancipation process, and sentencing for certain violent felonies committed by individuals ages 13 to 17.

Has more than 20 years of legal experience in juvenile and family law, adoptions, and matters affecting children and families.

- As a juvenile court judge since 2019, oversees all cases involving individuals under 18 who are abused, neglected, or parent-less, as well as the emancipation process, and sentencing for certain violent felonies committed by individuals ages 13 to 17.
- Has more than 20 years of legal experience in juvenile and family law, adoptions, and matters affecting children and families.

Legal Experience

Plans to prioritize efficient docket management, preparedness from all parties, and clear communication to prevent unnecessary delay while protecting due process and the rights of all involved.

Plans to apply the law and individualized assessments to determine what services, rehabilitation or interventions are appropriate.

- Plans to prioritize efficient docket management, preparedness from all parties, and clear communication to prevent unnecessary delay while protecting due process and the rights of all involved.
- Plans to apply the law and individualized assessments to determine what services, rehabilitation or interventions are appropriate.

Judicial Administration

Believes with the right support, rehabilitation can be more powerful than punishment.

Believes being fair, prepared, patient, and consistent is essential to oversee child protective services cases and juvenile delinquency matters.

Believes legal decisions should be grounded in the law and also guided by empathy, the safety of the community, and a commitment to building stronger communities.

Values integrity and impartiality in the court.

- Believes with the right support, rehabilitation can be more powerful than punishment.
- Believes being fair, prepared, patient, and consistent is essential to oversee child protective services cases and juvenile delinquency matters.
- Believes legal decisions should be grounded in the law and also guided by empathy, the safety of the community, and a commitment to building stronger communities.
- Values integrity and impartiality in the court.

Judicial Philosophy

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Ethics & Conduct

Serves on the Executive Board of the Greater Channel Chapter of Jack and Jill, Inc.

Participates in the Harris County Democratic Party, the Houston Lawyers Association, and the Association of Women Attorneys.

- Serves on the Executive Board of the Greater Channel Chapter of Jack and Jill, Inc.
- Participates in the Harris County Democratic Party, the Houston Lawyers Association, and the Association of Women Attorneys.

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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.

Presides over a trial court with general jurisdiction. 

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Texas District Judge, District 313, Democratic Primary

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