1. Who are you, and what are you running for?
My name is Donna Detamore and I am running for the nomination as the Republican Candidate for Judge of the 311th Family Court.
2. What kind of cases does this court hear?
Family Law Cases. This includes cases such as : Divorces; Suits Affecting-the Parent Child Relationship (including custody); Paternity; Protective Orders; Modifications of Prior Orders Concerning the Parent-Child Relationship; Children’s Protective Services Actions against Parents of Children in Termination or Custody of the Children; Establishing Child Support; Enforcement of Visitation and/or Child Support Orders; Termination and Adoption; Name Changes (Adults and Children); Enforcement of property division orders; and other suits in the best interest of Children.
3. Why are you running for this particular bench?
Working with Families and Children has been my profession and my life’s work. I feel there can be no greater achievement and purpose in the law than to serve as a Judge for those individuals and families who find themselves before these courts.
4. What are your qualifications for this job?
- 26 years of judicial experience as Special Master/Associate Judge
- Board certified family law specialist and BV rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Strict constructionist: fair and decisive, does not legislate from the bench
- Renders judgments in a timely,cost efficient manner, protecting the rights and property of the parties
- Lifetime conservative and Republican Activist
- As a wife, mother, and family law attorney for 32 years. I have always put children and families first and I understand the core conservative principles we all share.
5. Why is this race important?
To continue to maintain a compassionate conservative on the bench making decisions that affect families and children.
6. Why should people vote for you in the primary?
I am the only candidate with the breadth of experience, knowledge and compassion needed in the 311th Family Court.
7. Why did you choose to run in the Republican Primary versus the Democratic Primary?
I am a Lifetime Conservative and Republican Activist. I have supported Conservatives and Republicans with my time, talent, toil and funds since the 70’s. I have walked blocks for Congressman Culberson, poll-watched for State Representative Duane Bohac, helped with signs for State Senator Dan Patrick and Congressman Ted Poe. I have volunteered in all capacities including phone banks to get the vote out and to get countless conservative and Republican candidates and elected officials into office since the 70’s. I have attended Precinct and State Conventions throughout this period and been a member and on the board of numerous Republican Women’s groups and Republican groups for decades. Please view my website at Detamore4judge.com to see my biography with more details about my professional, political and volunteer activity.
Website: detamore4judge.com
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