Andre Turner is from Boston, Massachusetts, and lived in Seattle, Washington, before moving to Dallas. He has a bachelor7s degree in elementary education from Bishop College.

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Andre Turner is originally from Boston, Massachusetts. He earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Bishop College and a master's degree in professional development from Amberton University. Andre lives with his wife, Shaunte, and two kids in Dallas, Texas.

Andre is an educator. He teaches criminal justice courses at Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet. He also supervises high-risk offenders for felony domestic violence as a community supervision and correction officer for the Dallas County Adult Probation Department. He previously taught adult basic education classes for 20 years at Polk Wisdom Library. Andre has also started a small business.

Andre currently works as an educator at Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet and a community supervision and correctional officer for the Dallas County Adult Probation Department. He is also the founder of the A.L. Turner Mentoring & Education Group, a non-profit meant to assist young adults. He previously worked as an GED teacher at the Polk Wisdom Library.

Andre previously ran for Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 Place 1 in 2022 and for Dallas County Commissioner Precinct 1 in 2024, but did not win. 

Andre Turner - Ballotpedia

Andre previously ran for Dallas County justice of the peace to represent Precinct 5, Place 1 in 2022 and for Dallas County Commissioner Court to represent Precinct 1 in 2024, but did not win. 

As a community supervision and correctional officer for the Dallas County Adult Probation Department for 28 years, has court experience and a problem-solving mindset focused on improving community outcomes.

- As a community supervision and correctional officer for the Dallas County Adult Probation Department for 28 years, has court experience and a problem-solving mindset focused on improving community outcomes.

Legal Experience

For Candidate Andre Turner on Issue judicial-administration:  
Aims to streamline processes for timely case resolutions through efficient docket management.

Aims to streamline processes for timely case resolutions through efficient docket management.

- Aims to streamline processes for timely case resolutions through efficient docket management.

Judicial Administration

For Candidate Andre Turner on Issue judicial-philosophy:  
Said his service is "rooted in compassion, fairness, and accessibility" and aims to ensure that justice is truly for all and that every voice counts.

Said his service is "rooted in compassion, fairness, and accessibility" and aims to ensure that justice is truly for all and that every voice counts.

Advocates for open communication and accountable decision-making.

Plans to make the court system clear, approachable, and user-friendly while being unbiased.

- Said his service is "rooted in compassion, fairness, and accessibility" and aims to ensure that justice is truly for all and that every voice counts.
- Advocates for open communication and accountable decision-making.
- Plans to make the court system clear, approachable, and user-friendly while being unbiased.

Judicial Philosophy

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

Ethics & Conduct

Engages citizens in decision-making as a precinct chair, advocating for marginalized groups often overlooked.

Engages citizens in decision-making as a precinct chair, including marginalized groups.

- Engages citizens in decision-making as a precinct chair, including marginalized groups.

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Mentors students from Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet and founded the A. L. Turner Mentoring & Education Group, a nonprofit aimed at helping young men and women improve their life choices and outlook on life.

Katelyn Logie has a bachelor s degree from Texas State University and a law degree from Texas Southern University. She is a lifelong Democrat and has volunteered her time to assist with many pro bono projects since becoming an attorney. 

Katelyn Logie earned a bachelor's degree in international studies from Texas State University and a law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. Katelyn lives in Farmers Branch, Texas.

Katelyn is an attorney and a mediator. She runs her own law firm in Dallas. Before opening her firm, she gained civil litigation experience as an attorney at multiple large law firms. Katelyn has also worked as a waitress while attending college full-time. 

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Katelyn currently works as the owner, the managing attorney and the mediator for Logie Law Firm, PLLC. She previously worked as an attorney for Weston Legal, Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons L.L.P., Lindow Stephens Schultz, LLP, and Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys. She also worked as a health safety environment consultant for Oil & Gas Field Services; a drilling fluids engineer for Halliburton; an intern for the Railroad Commission of Texas; and a waitress.

Katelyn's campaign for Dallas County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 2, is her first time running for public office.

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Katelyn's campaign for the Dallas County justice of the peace to represent Precinct 5, Place 2, is her first run for public office.

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As an attorney, has practiced law longer than any other candidate in the race.

As an attorney for various law firms for seven years, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in business law, criminal law, civil litigation, debt defense, and catastrophic and personal injury.

As a legal mediator for eight years, structures and facilitates discussion between opposing parties and assists in producing a mutually agreeable resolution.

- As an attorney for various law firms for seven years, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in business law, criminal law, civil litigation, debt defense, and catastrophic and personal injury.
- As a legal mediator for eight years, structures and facilitates discussion between opposing parties and assists in producing a mutually agreeable resolution.

Believes that efficiency is from managing the docket competently, understanding procedure, and making clear rulings, not cutting corners.

- Believes that efficiency is from managing the docket competently, understanding procedure, and making clear rulings, not cutting corners.

Said, "If elected, I will use my knowledge and experience to apply the law fairly and consistently, so that every person’s right to due process is respected."

- Said, "If elected, I will use my knowledge and experience to apply the law fairly and consistently, so that every person’s right to due process is respected."

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

Volunteers her time for various pro bono projects since becoming an attorney.

Is on the Board of Directors of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association.

- Volunteers her time for various pro bono projects since becoming an attorney.
- Is on the Board of Directors of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association.

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Katelyn Logie

Marcos Soto | Law Firm Dallas, TX | Gibson Herod Law

Marcos is a Dallas native. He earned his bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from St. Edward's University and his Juris Doctor from Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law.

Marcos is a litigation attorney. He works at Gibson Law Group in Dallas, where he specializes in business litigation and transactional work and handles civil matters. He previously worked as a personal injury trial lawyer representing individuals in cases involving motor vehicle collisions and traumatic injuries.

Marcos Soto's campaign for Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5, Place 2 is his first entry into politics.

As a litigation attorney in Dallas, Soto handles civil matters and has experience as a personal injury trial lawyer representing individual rights.

As a litigation attorney, handles civil matters and has experience as a personal injury trial lawyer representing individual rights.

Has 10 years of legal experience, is a graduate of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law, and has received recognition as a "Rising Star" by the Mexican American Bar Association.

As an Associate Attorney, he currently handles commercial and transactional law matters, including business litigation.

- As a litigation attorney, handles civil matters and has experience as a personal injury trial lawyer representing individual rights.
- Has 10 years of legal experience, is a graduate of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law, and has received recognition as a "Rising Star" by the Mexican American Bar Association.
- As an Associate Attorney, he currently handles commercial and transactional law matters, including business litigation.

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

Advocates for a court system defined by impartiality and a commitment to ensuring all litigants receive a fair hearing.

- Advocates for a court system defined by impartiality and a commitment to ensuring all litigants receive a fair hearing.

Recognized as a "Rising Star" by the Mexican American Bar Association

Member of Dallas Hispanic Bar Association.

Member of Dallas Trial Lawyers Association.

- Recognized as a "Rising Star" by the Mexican American Bar Association
- Member of Dallas Hispanic Bar Association.
- Member of Dallas Trial Lawyers Association.

Marcos Soto

Omar previously served as a trustee of the Dallas County Schools from 2014 to 2025. He also served on the City of Dallas Community and Development Commission from 2009 to 2013.

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Council Member Omar Narvaez to Recognize Community Groups ...

Omar previously served as a member of the Dallas City Council, representing District 6, from 2017 to 2025. He was also elected as a trustee of the Dallas County Schools in 2014.

Omar Narvaez previously served as a member of the Dallas City Council, representing District 6, from 2017 to 2025. He was also elected as a trustee of the Dallas County Schools in 2014.

Served as a trustee of the Dallas County Schools for 10 years.

- Served as a trustee of the Dallas County Schools for 10 years.

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

Believes the court system should be a place where everyone, regardless of background, has an equal opportunity to be heard and treated fairly.

- Believes the court system should be a place where everyone, regardless of background, has an equal opportunity to be heard and treated fairly.

Recognized for his commitment to community involvement through the arts and culture.

- Recognized for his commitment to community involvement through the arts and culture.

Omar Narvaez

Richard "Rick" Lozano studied law enforcement at Cedar Valley College.

Rick currently works as a police officer at Dallas Baptist University. He previously worked as a police officer at Methodist Medical Center Mansfield.

Richard Lozano - Ballotpedia

Rick's campaign for Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 Place 2 is his first run for public office.

As of January 22, 2026, Richard (Rick) Lozano did not have a website or any information online.

Richard (Rick) Lozano

Richard currently works as a Police Officer at Dallas Baptist University. He previously worked as a Police Officer at Methodist Medical Center Mansfield.

Richard's campaign for Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 Place 2 is his first run for public office.

As of January 22, 2026, Richard (Rick) Lozano’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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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