Latosha McGill Clayton earned her Bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University, her teaching certification from University of Houston-Downtown, and her law degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law.

Latosha McGill Clayton has been an Associate Judge of the 505th Judicial District Court since 2021.

Latosha McGill Clayton's campaign for Texas District Judge, District 501, is her first entry into politics.

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Judge LaTosha McGill Clayton - Professional Background & Legal ...

505th Court & Divorce Lawyer: Bryan Fagan, Houston

As an associate judge for the 505th District Court in Fort Bend County, Texas, appointed in 2021.

Latosha founded a law firm in 2005 and later served as a Legal Enforcement Attorney with the Harris County Domestic Relations Office before being appointed Associate Judge of the 505th Judicial District Court in 2021.

- Latosha founded a law firm in 2005 and later served as a Legal Enforcement Attorney with the Harris County Domestic Relations Office before being appointed Associate Judge of the 505th Judicial District Court in 2021.

Legal Experience

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Judicial Administration

Claims to be "dedicated to ensuring every family is heard, respected, and treated with fairness and dignity."

Supports "applying the law fairly while using discretion and compassion where it matters most."

Believes "every person who enters the courtroom deserves fairness, respect, and understanding."

- Claims to be "dedicated to ensuring every family is heard, respected, and treated with fairness and dignity."
- Supports "applying the law fairly while using discretion and compassion where it matters most."
- Believes "every person who enters the courtroom deserves fairness, respect, and understanding."

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Ethics & Conduct

Chaired several committees, including Status of Women, Legislative Action, and Advocate for Social Justice.

- Chaired several committees, including Status of Women, Legislative Action, and Advocate for Social Justice.

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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.