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Antoinette N. Harris is originally from Alexandria, Louisiana. She earned a bachelor of science in criminal justice from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, a law degree from Southern University Law Center, and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Washington University School of Law. Antoinette lives in Dallas County.

Antoinette is a lawyer. She works at The Law Office of Antoinette N. She previously worked at various law firms.

Antoinette currently works as the owner and managing attorney of The Law Office of Antoinette N. Harris, PLLC in Dallas. She previously worked as an attorney with Roquemore Skierski, PLLC, The Bassett Firm, and Thomas J. Henry Law, as a document review attorney with Consilio LLC, and as an administrative judge for the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. She also previously worked as a litigation paralegal with Hotze Runkle and Daniel Stark PC, and as a paralegal with J. Garland Smith & Associates.

Antoinette's campaign for Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 2 is her first run for public office. 

As a managing partner at The Law Office of Antoinette N. Harris, PLLC, she oversees finances and budgeting, shapes and enforces firm culture, helps attract new clients, manages and mentors legal associates, guides growth in the firm’s areas of legal practice, and provides legal counsel and representation in civil litigation and criminal defense matters.

As an attorney at Roquemore Skierski, PLLC, The Bassett Firm, and at Thomas J. Henry Law,  she researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As a document review attorney, she analyzed legal documents, reviewed materials for relevance and privilege, and prepared findings related to ongoing litigation.

As a municipal/county court judge equivalent administrative judge, she conducted hearings, ruled on evidence, and issued written decisions based on state and federal law.

- As a managing partner at The Law Office of Antoinette N. Harris, PLLC, she oversees finances and budgeting, shapes and enforces firm culture, helps attract new clients, manages and mentors legal associates, guides growth in the firm’s areas of legal practice, and provides legal counsel and representation in civil litigation and criminal defense matters.
- As an attorney at Roquemore Skierski, PLLC, The Bassett Firm, and at Thomas J. Henry Law,  she researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a document review attorney, she analyzed legal documents, reviewed materials for relevance and privilege, and prepared findings related to ongoing litigation.
- As a municipal/county court judge equivalent administrative judge, she conducted hearings, ruled on evidence, and issued written decisions based on state and federal law.

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Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2 - Democrat Primary Candidate Q&As

Supports improving court efficiency, accessibility, and case management so that residents can better navigate the justice system.

- Supports improving court efficiency, accessibility, and case management so that residents can better navigate the justice system.

Judicial Administration

States that she does not align with one side in disputes but instead focuses on applying the law evenly.

- States that she does not align with one side in disputes but instead focuses on applying the law evenly.

Judicial Philosophy

As of January 22, 2026, Antoinette N Harris’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports youth-focused programs such as Teen Court and diversion initiatives.

- Supports youth-focused programs such as Teen Court and diversion initiatives.

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Antoinette N Harris

Antoinette N Harris is originally from Alexandria, Louisiana. She earned a bachelor of science in criminal justice from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, a law degree from Southern University Law Center, and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Washington University School of Law. Antoinette lives in Dallas County and is active in community service, including serving as a Volunteer Deputy Registrar and Director of Alumni Relations for Crowned Scholars.

Antoinette currently works as the Owner and Managing Attorney of The Law Office of Antoinette N. Harris, PLLC in Dallas. She previously worked as an attorney with Roquemore Skierski, PLLC, The Bassett Firm, and Thomas J. Henry Law, as a document review attorney with Consilio LLC, and as an Administrative Judge for the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. She also previously worked as a litigation paralegal with Hotze Runkle and Daniel Stark PC, and as a paralegal with J. Garland Smith & Associates.

- As a managing partner at The Law Office of Antoinette N. Harris, PLLC, she oversees finances and budgeting, shapes and enforces firm culture, helps attract new clients, manages and mentors legal associates, and guides growth in the firm’s areas of legal practice. She also provides legal counsel and representation in civil litigation and criminal defense matters.
- As an attorney at Roquemore Skierski, PLLC, The Bassett Firm, and at Thomas J. Henry Law,  she researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a document review attorney, she analyzed legal documents, reviewed materials for relevance and privilege, and prepared findings related to ongoing litigation.
- As a municipal/county court judge equivalent administrative judge, she conducted hearings, ruled on evidence, and issued written decisions based on state and federal law.

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JP 2-2 | Judge Katina Whitfield

Katina Whitfield is from Dallas, Texas. She lives with her two kids in Mesquite, Texas.

Katina is a Justice of the Peace in Dallas County Precinct 2. She works at the Dallas County Justice of the Peace Court Precinct 2, where she has been since her election in 2018. She previously worked as a paralegal for 20 years.

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Katina previously worked as the ethics and professional responsibilities coordinator for the National Federation of Paralegal Associations. She also worked as a paralegal for Mahomes Bolden PC.

Katina Whitfield is currently the Justice of the Peace for Dallas County Justice Precinct 2. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her second term.

Katina Whitfield - Ballotpedia

Katina Whitfield is currently the Dallas County Justice of the Peace representing Precinct 2, Place 2. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her second term.

Brings 20 years of legal experience and is dedicated to serving the community as a resident of Mesquite and a mother.

As a senior paralegal for Mahomes Bolden PC for six years, researched and drafted legal documents, organized court filings, and maintained information on the status and deadlines of ongoing cases.

As the Dallas County Justice of the Peace in Precinct 2, Place 2, for seven years, oversees cases involving minor criminal offenses and low-value civil suits, administers oaths to public officials, handles requests for orders of protection against harassment, and performs marriage ceremonies.

- As a senior paralegal for Mahomes Bolden PC for six years, researched and drafted legal documents, organized court filings, and maintained information on the status and deadlines of ongoing cases.
- As the Dallas County Justice of the Peace in Precinct 2, Place 2, for seven years, oversees cases involving minor criminal offenses and low-value civil suits, administers oaths to public officials, handles requests for orders of protection against harassment, and performs marriage ceremonies.

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Fights for stronger courts with improved security, technology, and livable wages for staff.

Fights for stronger courts with improved security, technology, and higher wages for staff.

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Introduced programs recognizing community service, ensured court accessibility during challenging times, and led efforts to foster efficiency and fairness in Dallas County Justice Courts.

Introduced programs recognizing community service, ensured court accessibility during challenging times, and led efforts to foster efficiency and fairness in Dallas County Justice Courts.

As the Dallas County Justice of the Peace in Precinct 2, Place 2, worked with the county district attorney's office to dismiss 100,000 cases that were 5 years or older over a year.

As the Dallas County Justice of the Peace in Precinct 2, Place 2, worked with a local non-profit to provide COVID-19 rental relief to county residents.

- Fights for stronger courts with improved security, technology, and higher wages for staff.
- Introduced programs recognizing community service, ensured court accessibility during challenging times, and led efforts to foster efficiency and fairness in Dallas County Justice Courts.
- As the Dallas County Justice of the Peace in Precinct 2, Place 2, worked with the county district attorney's office to dismiss 100,000 cases that were 5 years or older over a year.
- As the Dallas County Justice of the Peace in Precinct 2, Place 2, worked with a local non-profit to provide COVID-19 rental relief to county residents.

For Candidate Katina Whitfield on Issue judicial-administration: Committed to shaping fairness in the judicial process in Precinct 2, emphasizing the importance of swift and compassionate justice.

Committed to shaping fairness in the judicial process in Precinct 2, emphasizing the importance of swift and compassionate justice.

Opposes appointing judges, advocating for nonpartisan judicial races where the public chooses their representatives.

Believes a judge should be calm, open-minded, and understanding.

- Committed to shaping fairness in the judicial process in Precinct 2, emphasizing the importance of swift and compassionate justice.
- Opposes appointing judges, advocating for nonpartisan judicial races where the public chooses their representatives.
- Believes a judge should be calm, open-minded, and understanding.

As of January 22, 2026, Katina Whitfield’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mesquite Sisters Buy Masks to Distribute to Community

Involved in community through volunteering in schools, coaching sports teams, hosting youth camps, and delivering necessities to families in need.

Involved in community through volunteering in schools, coaching sports teams, hosting youth camps, and delivering necessities to families in need, such as masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Actively serves in local and national organizations to uplift unheard voices beyond her city limits.

- Involved in community through volunteering in schools, coaching sports teams, hosting youth camps, and delivering necessities to families in need, such as masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Actively serves in local and national organizations to uplift unheard voices beyond her city limits.

Katina Whitfield

Commits to ensuring Precinct 2 is represented by a judge who reflects its values and is dedicated to doing what’s right for the community.

- Justices of the Peace oversee Justice Courts, trial courts for civil cases up to $20,000, and misdemeanor cases punishable only by fine. They also perform marriages, issue warrants, conduct preliminary hearings, and serve as notaries.
- Texas has 835 Justice Courts, each presided over by a single judge. Every county has between one and eight precincts based on the county's population, each with its own Justice Court.
- Justices of the Peace are elected through partisan, precinct-wide election to four-year terms. 
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have been a Texas resident for at least 12 consecutive months, a district resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that precinct.
- The annual salary for Justices of the Peace ranges from $19,207 to $151,805 and is by the county's Commissioners Court.


Presides over civil cases and fine-only misdemeanor cases.

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