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SCOTT J. BECKER Candidate District Judge, District 219

Scott is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin (’94) and Southern Methodist University School of Law (’97) He and his wife Jana live in McKinney with their two sons, as well as their two dogs Rosie (the beagle) and Daisy (the bassett hound). They attend the First Baptist Church of Allen and have enjoyed getting more involved with their Bible Fellowship class over the past year and a half.

Scott has worked at the Collin County District Attorney’s Office for the past six years. Currently, he is a felony prosecutor assigned to Trial Team 1, handling all types of cases including Murder, Aggravated Robbery, and larger drug cases. During his time as an ADA, Scott has also spent almost 2 years in the Crimes Against Children Unit focusing on the prosecution of child molesters and child pornographers. Difficult but rewarding work.

Prior to his time in the DA’s Office, Scott had his own law practice where he handled mostly criminal matters, but also some civil and family law matters as well. Over the past decade Scott has gained experience in each area of law over which the 219th District Court has jurisdiction. This makes him uniquely qualified to be the next judge of the 219th and carry on the tradition of judicial excellence in Collin County.

Scott and his wife Jana have two boys, ages 3 and 9 months, are McKinney residents and attend First Baptist Church of Allen. He is a member of McKinney Sunrise Rotary and numerous Republican Clubs around Collin County.

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? I am a 20-year attorney, Teen Court Judge, licensed in U. S. Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, former General Counsel for Collin County GOP What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? 1. Handling inmates in jail diagnosed with mental/emotional disorders 2. Upgrading technology for the public's use 3. Implement drug/alcohol classes to reduce the rate of incarceration and recidivism NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

ANGELA TUCKER Candidate District Judge, District 219 Angela Tucker was born in Sherman, Texas and North Texas has always been home. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin, she returned to Dallas to attend law school at Southern Methodist University, graduated in May 1996, and was licensed in November 1996. While attending law school, Angela participated in several internships. She was recognized for valuable service during her internship with Justice Craig Enoch of the Supreme Court of Texas in 1995. Additionally, Angela interned with both the Grayson County Attorney's Office and Dallas County District

Attorney's Office. She gained civil and criminal experience through her internship with the Law Office of George Ashford III and SMU Civil Clinic. Shortly after receiving her law license, Angela began working for the Collin County District Attor-ney's Office as an Assistant District Attorney in 1996. While there, she worked in misdemeanor and felony courts, and became Chief of the Misdemeanor Intake section just eight (8) months into her tenure. Angela has also worked in every court in Collin County from the Justice of the Peace Courts to District Courts and has argued before the Court of Appeals. Angela maintained the Law Office of Angela Ivory from 2000 to 2007 at which time she formed a partnership, Daniel Tucker & Harrison PLLC , with her current law partners. Currently she practices in the areas of criminal defense-felony and misdemeanor, Juvenile, Child Protective Services, fam-ily and civil litigation. Angela's legal career encompasses well over 100 jury trials and many more trials and contested hearings before front of the Court. Her legal experience has included criminal and juvenile law, appeals, family law, personal injury, bankruptcy, and mental health cases. She is one of the few attorneys in Collin County that is death-penalty qualified. Throughout her adult life, Angela has been involved in community service activities on a variety of levels. During college, she was invited to become a lifetime member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., which is a national public service organization. She has always been active in her church. Angela currently serves on the Leadership Council and as Director of the Youth Ushers and Greet-ers at McKinney First Baptist Church. Angela is a member of the Collin County African American Republican Club and serves in the capacity of Club Secretary. She is also on the Outreach Commit-tee for Golden Corridor Republican Women and has been elected to the position of State Liaison for 2010. Additionally, she has further supported the Collin County Republican Party by devoting time to being a poll watcher, organizer, and working on various local campaigns. As an active volunteer with McKinney ISD, she serves on various school committees/activities at Wilmeth Elementary. Additionally, Angela is a speaker/mentor for the Community in Schools (CIS) Program at Ruth Dowell Middle School which seeks to reach at-risk students. Most of Angela's time is spent being a devoted wife to her husband James, and mother to their two (2) children, Erica (10) and Marshall (2).

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? In the race for County Court at Law No. 6, a predominantly criminal court, I am the only candidate that is Board Certified in Criminal Law. What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? 1. A full day's work for a full day's pay 2. Moving the docket with efficiency 3. Treating all litigants fairly and with dignity NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

KEITH GORE Candidate District Judge, District 296 Keith graduated with Departmental Honors and summa cum laude from Texas Christian University in 1994. Keith was also honored with the Outstanding Senior Student Award from the Speech Communication Department at TCU. After putting himself through college on a mixture of scholarships and hard-work, Keith returned to Mississippi for law school (can't beat in-state tuition). Keith graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Law in May of 1997. While in law school, Keith earned a spot on the Moot Court Board, won an academic scholar-

ship and was inducted into the legal honorary society, Phi Delta Phi. Keith took and passed the Mississippi bar examination prior to graduating law school. Keith landed in the Dallas County District Attorney's Officeand was quickly promoted to be Chief prosecutor in several County Criminal Courts. As a Chief prosecutor, Keith won convictions in a wide range of criminal cases, including domestic violence, drug offenses and driving while intoxi-cated. Keith was then promoted to the position of felony trial prosecutor. As a felony trial prosecu-tor, Keith won cases against violent offenders, including robbers, burglars and rapists. In 2004, Keith gained valuable civil litigation experience by joining the law firm Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Joplin, P.C. During his time with the Abernathy firm, Keith handled many types of civil cases, including complex commercial litigation, probate cases, land transactions and issues involv-ing local towns and cities. In addition, while working for that firm, Keith also served as prosecutor in the City of Frisco Municipal Court. In 2005, Keith was one of four attorneys recommended by the Collin County Bar Association to the Collin County Commissioner's Court to fill the position of judge for the newly created County Court at Law No. 6. Keith remains humbled by that endorsement. Keith also has judicial experience. Keith served as the Municipal Court Judge for the City of Trenton in Fannin County, Texas. As a Municipal Court Judge, Keith presided over criminal offenses and city ordinance violations, as well as matters involving juvenile and school related offenses. Keith has also served, on a substitute basis, as a prosecutor for the City of Wylie. Keith's legal career, both as prosecutor and a defense attorney, includes over 100 trials and dozens of motions to revoke probation, bond reduction hearings, motions to suppress and plea hearings. Keith has also practiced in the areas on civil litigation, juvenile and family law. Keith has also distin-guished himself by becoming certified and approved by the Regional Administrative Judge for the First Judicial District to handle death penalty cases.

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? Former Prosecutor in Dallas and Collin Counties. On the Board of the Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Endorsed by the Collin County Deputies Asso-ciation. What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? 1. Budget 2. Assault Family Violence 3. DWI NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

JAMES ANGELINO Candidate Criminal District Attorney James Angelino’s public service began when he became a police officer with the Dallas Police Department in 1988. While continuing to work as a police officer, Ange-lino enrolled in S.M.U. law school, graduating in 1994. During his tenure with the Dallas P.D., he was twice decorated for saving lives. In 1996 Angelino joined the Denton County District At-torney’s office and soon became one of the office’s most successful prosecutors. In 11 years as an Assistant

D.A., he tried over 190 criminal jury trials to a verdict in all types of cases ranging from possession of drugs to murder. Angelino also created and was chief of the DWI Prosecu-tion Unit, becoming one of a handful of experts on intoxication for the State. For his ef-forts he was awarded the “Outstanding Service Award” from Mothers Against Drunk Driv-ing for vigorous DWI enforcement. Additionally he has provided hundreds of hours of advanced legal training to Texas prosecutors and law enforcement. In 2001, Angelino heard the call of duty to serve his country and joined the U.S. Army Reserves. Following the attacks of September 11, 2001 he volunteered for active duty and served as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army at Forward Operating Base Speicher in Tikrit, Iraq from 2003-2004. Angelino is a recipient of the Bronze Star, The Army Com-mendation Medal, The Iraqi Campaign Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. He is presently a Captain in the Army Reserves. In 2007, Angelino left the Denton County DA’s Office and has been in private practice since that time. A Plano resident since 1993, Angelino is currently is in private practice with offices in Frisco and Denton. He and his wife Misti, have two children, Cole and Gabriella. The Angelino family attends Custer Road United Methodist Church

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? I am a conservative republican. Extensive legal experience, exceptional leadership, and a commitment to service are qualities that distinguish me from the other candidates. With an emphasis on trial work, I have tried and negotiated thousands of civil and criminal cases. Having served as a Company Commander, Battalion Commander, and a veteran in the U.S. Army, I offer unique leadership skills. A few of my other noteworthy accom-plishments are the achievement of Eagle Scout and service as President of Plano West Rotary Club. What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? Three important issues that I will address are insuring that justice is served, strictly follow-ing the law, and providing for speedy trials. NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

JEFF BRAY Candidate Criminal District Attorney

EXPERIENCE and JUDGEMENT to: keep our families safe prevent crime represent the victims of crime 20 years in law enforcement 11-year prosecutor, experienced in every

section in the office Senior Legal Advisor to the Plano Police Department - EXPERIENCE working di-

rectly with police RESPECTED as a prosecution instructor for national and state organizations Over 100 jury trials as a prosecutor Board-certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Jeff Bray is a fifth generation Texan, and was raised in College Station. Jeff has been the senior legal advisor to the Plano Police Department for three years. He was a prosecutor for eleven years before that, starting out in Longview Texas, and spending the last three years in the Collin County District Attorney's office. Jeff met his wife, Jennifer (both Aggies) at a "baby prosecutor school" in 1996. Jennifer was a new prosecutor in Cass County, Texas, where she was the only assistant. Jeff and Jennifer were engaged several months later, and have been married for twelve years. They have a three year old daughter, Charlotte, a fat beagle named Scout, and large white shepherd named Atticus. Jennifer is an award-winning federal attorney in Dallas, and a seventh-generation Collin County resident whose family on both sides comes from Princeton. She is also a member of the Junior League of Plano.

Public service runs in Jeff's family. Both his parents were professors at Texas A&M, and his grandmothers on both sides were public school teachers. Jennifer's mother teaches at Davis Elementary in Plano, and her grandfather was an ag teacher in Princeton.

Jeff, Jennifer and Charlotte live in Parker and attend First United Methodist Church of Plano.

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? My knowledge and expertise in criminal law will provide the foundation for being a fair and balanced judge for County Court at Law #4. What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? 1. placing an emphasis on education to reduce recidivism 2. demanding civility and respect between lawyers 3. enforcing a minimum dress code that respects courtroom decorum and the dignity of

proceedings NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

RAFAEL DE LA GARZA Candidate Criminal District Attorney Rafael De La Garza II, a Democratic candidate for Collin County District Attorney, possesses the qualifications and experience we need to meet the needs of a growing community and demands of a changing public safety environment. De La Garza has 15 years of experience in criminal law. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M, he worked his way through law school at Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Upon receiving his law degree, De La

Garza became a prosecutor with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office under the tenure of John Vance. As an Assistant District Attorney, Rafael De La Garza protected and served the citizens of the greater Dallas area, gaining valuable experience prosecuting felony and misdemeanor crimes of all types. De La Garza was quickly promoted to Chief Prosecutor in Criminal County Court number five (5) and then Criminal County Court number eight (8). Due to his prosecutorial accomplishments, he was selected to attend the prestigious "Top Gun" Prosecutor School in Huntsville, Texas. No stranger to handing down tough convictions, De La Garza worked with current Collin County First Assistant District Attorney Greg Davis in prosecuting one of Dallas County's most notorious capital murderers where the death penalty was sought. After his tenure at the Dallas District Attorney's office, De La Garza was named Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District where he was recognized for handling tough drug and gang prosecutions and for his leadership and keen ability in coordinating multi-agency federal investigations. As Assistant United States Attorney, De La Garza gained valu-able insight and experience into classified investigations and grand jury investigations and other aspects of law enforcement to which most prosecutors and defense attorneys are not regularly exposed. He entered private practice in 2001. Wanting to further expand his education, De La Garza became Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 2002 and became re-certified in 2007. More recently, De La Garza has been named one of Texas’ top lawyers by being recognized as a Texas Superlawyer in 2007, 2008 and 2009, an honor that only the top five percent of lawyers in Texas receive each year. Currently, De La Garza serves on the School Advisory Board for St. Mark Catholic School and is a member of the East Dallas Masonic Lodge. Rafael and his wife Marina stay busy with their two boys Rafael (11) and Cristian (9) and are active members of St. Mark Catholic Church.

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? Bachelor and Law degrees; Work as prosecutor, defense attorney, and judge; Active involvement in the legal and non-profit communities; Leadership in the Republican Party. What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? Indigent Defense; Collin County’s rapid population growth and the demands on the court system; Recidivism among defendants with alcohol and drug addictions. NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

GREG WILLIS Candidate Criminal District Attorney A 5th generation Texan and 12-year Rotarian, Greg and his wife Jill have been married 14 years and have two children. Greg is a graduate of the prestig-ious University of Virginia School of Law (1991), and Baylor University (1986, with honors). Greg has served Collin County as both prosecutor (1995 – 1999) and judge (2004 -2009). For years, Greg has actively served Collin County and is known and trusted by community leaders. He is endorsed by McKinney Mayor Brian Loughmiller and 14 other

mayors, the Collin County Sheriff Deputies Assoc, the McKinney Firefighters Assoc., state representatives Ken Paxton and Jodie Laubenberg, County Commissioner Joe Jaynes, all four elected Collin County Constables, and many others

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? I am a civil litigation attorney with more than 10 years of experience. I currently defend people in personal injury lawsuits filed against them. What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? My vision for the Court is for the fair, efficient and prompt administration of justice. NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

JOHN MUNS Candidate County Judge EDUCATION: High School - Plano Senior High School College - Abilene Christian University Degrees - BBA Marketing & Management 1982 BUSINESS EXPERIENCE: Muns Enterprises, Ltd., General Partner, 1991 – Present: Muns Enterprises is a venture capital and general investment company specializing in real estate devel-

opment. Our primary focus is real estate development.

Wyatt Cafeterias, Vice President, 1979-91: I was involved in operations and construction development of new cafeterias. During that period, we built 30 cafeterias. We sold Wyatt’s in 1988 with 122 stores and over 6,000 employees to an employee stock ownership plan. CIVIC EXPERIENCE: Board of Trustee- Plano Independent School District 1993-Present CHURCH: Prestoncrest Church of Christ; Dallas BOARDS & CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Plano Independent School District, Board of Trustees (past President) Leadership Plano Past President, Volunteer Center Cultural Arts Council Practical Parenthood Education YMCA Board of Trustees Plano Orchestra Board Civic Center Advisory Board Children’s Medical Center Board Dallas Epilepsy Foundation Board Journey of Hope Board Plano Economic Development Board Bell Trust- Foundation For Missionary Work Worldwide

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? Approximately 95% of the cases heard in this Court are criminal cases. I am the only candidate with experience in both prosecuting and defending criminal cases. What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? My plans will improve efficiency, cut the operating costs paid for by taxpayers, reduce DWI and Drug offenses, and increase sex offender supervision. NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

KEITH SELF Candidate County Judge A fifth-generation Texan and graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Keith Self served our nation for 25 years as an Army officer, first retiring from active duty in 1999. He was recalled to active duty in 2002 - 2003 for service in Afghanistan and Qatar, serving in the Plans and Policy Directorate, US Central Command on General Tommy Franks' staff planning the invasion of Iraq.

Keith served for 12 years in Joint assignments (integrating Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines):

US embassy in Cairo, Egypt - helping to manage the $2 Billion in US taxpayer-funded military aid to Egypt each year;

US European Command, Germany - managing the US-Israeli military relationship; Pentagon - developing and implementing national strategy in the emerging high tech area of

Information Warfare; National Security Council (NSC) Interagency Working Group in the White House complex -

representing the Joint Staff; NATO military staff in Belgium - negotiating with 37 nations for forces to deploy to Kosovo and

Bosnia. A Ranger, Green Beret and Master Parachutist infantry officer, Keith Self served nine years in the 82nd Airborne Division and Green Berets, commanding an airborne rifle company; a Special Forces A-Team deploying a man-portable nuclear munition (suitcase nuke) and a Special Forces company. He is a graduate of the US Army Command and General Staff College and holds a Masters degree in International Relations.

In 2002, Keith was recalled to active duty for 14 months to help plan and conduct the Iraq invasion.

Keith is a member of the Samaritan Inn board. The Samaritan Inn is the only homeless shelter in Collin County. Keith also serves on the board of the Prestonwood Pregnancy Center and co-chairs the DFW US Army Recruiting Battalion Advisory Board. He is a member of the McKinney Down-town Rotary Club.

Tracy serves as Children's Director for McKinney/Allen Community Bible Study (CBS).

Keith and Tracy have been married for 34 years. They live in McKinney and attend Stonebriar Com-munity Church in Frisco, where Tracy serves in the children's special needs program.

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? I am the only candidate with over a decade of experience a private business unrelated to the practice of law. What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? 1. Use of technology to decrease cost and increase efficiency 2. Backlog of civil cases 3. Special settings for civil cases NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

DAVID M. SMITH Candidate County Judge David M. Smith has repeatedly proven his commitment to serving our community. • Native Texan, and son of a Texas Mayor • Served in the United States Air Force and the Texas Air National Guard • Elected to serve three terms on Plano City Council • Served on church council and taught Sunday School • Consultant to businesses and community organizations

Current clients include Biozyme Remediation Technologies, Inc. and EarthShare of Texas. Smith is also the state legislative coor-

dinator for Texas Neighborhoods Together, a coalition of homeowner and neighborhood associa-tions including the Plano Homeowners Council and others statewide. Past political clients have included a number of candidates as well as the Democratic Party of Collin County, who he served as the primary elections administrator during the previous three election cycles.

Highlights of Smith’s Plano City Council service include working on the Finance Committee and following the Regional Transportation Council as an alternate member during all three terms. Smith also served on a variety of local, state and national committees focusing on public sector informa-tion systems, telecommunications, transportation, community planning, animal services, the envi-ronment and energy.

Other civic activities while Smith has resided in Collin County include service as an advisory direc-tor of the Plano Chamber of Commerce and as an officer of the Plano Homeowners Council and each of the homeowner or neighborhood associations wherever he has lived.

Church involvement has included serving as the vice chair of the church council, as a building trus-tee, a liaison to the troop’s Boy Scout troop and as a Sunday school superintendent and teacher.

Smith’s corporate career began as an engineer at Texas Instruments and ended with middle man-agement posts at EDS. While at EDS, Smith also served as an instructor in their internal leadership development program.

Prior to his corporate career, Smith served in United States Air Force and Texas Air National Guard civil engineering units.

Smith earned his Bachelor of Engineering degree from Vanderbilt University.

Smith was born in Port Arthur, Texas, and grew up in nearby Groves, where his father served as Mayor. Smith has resided in Richardson or Plano for 30 years. Twenty of those years have been in Plano and in Collin County.

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? I have 23 years of experience in both civil and criminal trial law. Each of my opponents have minimal experience in either criminal or civil law (neither has both) and each has just over the minimum number of years necessary to even qualify to run for judge. I have served as the hearing master for the mental health court since 1996 (judicial experience) and, because of my pro bono work in the past, I was named "Pro Bono Attorney of the Year". What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? 1. Efficient use of the court time. 2. Making sure that truly indigent defendant's are represented by competent lawyers 3. Treatment for defendant's with substance abuse problems versus incarceration. NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

PATRICIA WYSONG CRIGGER Candidate District Clerk Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S 14 Years Serving As Chief Deputy District Clerk 23 Years Employment with Collin County District Clerk's Office Bachelor of Business Administration - University of North Texas Owned and Successfully Operated Wysong Pharmacy from 1981 to 1986 A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S

Certified Completion of Institute Of Court Management, Executive Leadership in the Courts Developed & Executed Plan for New Jury Management System Project Leader, Scanning and Digitizing All Court Records from 1846 Forward Driving Force for the New Odyssey Court Management System M E M B E R S H I P S National Association of Court Management Texas County & District Clerks Association District Court Alliance Texas Association of Counties Area 5 County & District Clerks Association McKinney Chamber Of Commerce Golden Corridor Republican Women North Collin County Republican Women Collin County Lincoln Society Collin County Conservative Republicans Conner Harrington Republican Women Plano Republican Women

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? I have a BSW from UTA and a law degree from Baylor Law School (1992). I have been licensed 17 years, working five years as a prosecutor with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, and spent 2-1/2 years in the Crimes against Children Division. I have been in private practice since 1997, practicing in the areas of criminal defense, appeals, civil/family law, and school and administrative law. Since 2003, I have served as a hear-ing officer in contested administrative hearings. What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? The three most important issues facing our county are (1) managing the docket growth in the courts as the county grows; (2) the need to maximize court time; and (3) the need to create innovative programs to deal with the unique needs of certain populations, including mentally ill offenders and youthful offenders. The drug court established by another court has proven to be a successful measure in reducing the rates of incarceration and recidi-vism for those types of offenses. I would support similar measures for other types of misdemeanor offenders, including offenders who have a diagnosed mental illness. NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

TERRYE EVANS Candidate District Clerk Terrye has observed first-hand our towns turn into cities, as well as the transformation of our cities into a major extension of the Metroplex. Collin County’s high growth rate poses major challenges for its office-holders in terms of office-practices, policies and budgeting. The burgeoning growth rate is taxing on the legal system as well as our citizens.

Terrye believes we need to maintain a citizen’s perspective while we make the hard budgetary and policy decisions within the department. Terrye’s sign in her office reads: “Welcome, we’re glad to see you!” Terrye will run the District Clerk’s office with this same mantra.

Terrye believes that one never stops learning in life and as soon as one stops wanting to learn it can often lead to loss of interest and then failure altogether. Terrye is committed to remain-ing vigilant and will commit her office to new technologies that will aid in everyday office prac-tices. Basically working smarter so as to deliver the best work-product possible to Collin County’s citizens, lawyers, judges and other county departments.

Terrye believes that we as taxpayers cannot afford to take the attitude that things are "good enough". The District Clerk's office should be in a continual state of improvement, working smarter to make customer and citizen interactions positive and helpful, rather than perplexing and puzzling. The District Clerk staff should respect taxpayer time, and be sensitive to the needs of all stakeholders, attorneys, judges, and other departments. Terrye believes the Dis-trict Clerk’s office is there to accommodate and serve the public, not the other way around. Terrye knows that the existing employees in the District Clerk’s office are armed with the knowledge and readiness to serve! What they need is a leader to make the necessary changes that this county desperately needs: Funds to aid programs involving the Indigent; internal changes to better interface with the District Attorney’s office and other departments; eradicate delays in filing with full use of office hours through a clerk hot-line to aid attorneys. BA in English, County Employee for almost 10 years Managerial Experience at EDS and Susquehanna Radio Corp Member of St. James Methodist Church in McKinney

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? I have the reputation for being fair, open-minded, and follows the law. I am trained, right now, with no break-in time necessary. What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? 1. Preventing repeat offenders from causing harm to our community: I have the experi-

ence to know use the programs and conditions available for maximum effect. 2. Absorbing increased case filings with fewer tax dollars: I know the system and can

make changes necessary for increasing population during budget reductions. 3. Helping the new judges: Courts 3, 4, and 6 will have brand new judges. My experi-

ence can help them as they come on board. NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

ALMA HAYS Candidate District Clerk Alma grew up in Howe, Texas and moved to Collin county in 1981. She graduated from Grayson County College with an Associates Degree in Business. Alma makes her home in McKinney with her husband, Scott. She has a son, Toby and two stepchildren, Travis and Jessica. Education:

Graduated from Grayson County College. Profession: Paralegal and Office Manager for the Law Offices of Michael Sloan Court appointed Visitation Supervisor for children with at risk parents Texas Supreme Court Process Server Organizations: National Federation of Republican Women Conner Harrington Republican Women Collin County Conservative Republicans McKinney Chamber of Commerce Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church Texas Organizations: Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas Texas Process Servers Association Participation: Active contributor to Samaritans Purse Ministry Active contributor to Disabled American Veterans Prepared care packages to U.S. Troops in Iraq Welcomed troops home from active military duty at DFW Airport Texas Tea Party participant in McKinney

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? I have a degree from Grayson County College and have worked in the District Clerk's office. I have 26 years experience as a paralegal and office manager. My work ethic, education, problems solving skills, and experience qualify me to lead the District Clerk's Office. I have extensive knowledge of how the judicial system functions from beginning to end. I am the only candidate who has been on both sides of the counter. This gives me a unique perspective of how the public views the District Clerk's office and how it can be improved. What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? 1. I plan to expand office and service hours. The clerk's office currently closes at 4:30

p.m.. They quit processing passport applications at 4:00 p.m. They quit issuing court documents at 3:30. I want to expand the hours to 5:00 p.m.

2. I also plan to aggressively pursue the passport market so that the revenue from the processing fees and photographs stays in Collin County and is not lost to the postal service and federal government.

3. I plan to improve customer service and manage the phone system so that you will speak with a real person.

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JERRY LEWIS Candidate County Court at Law #2 WELL PREPARED TO BECOME YOUR JUDGE: Law Enforcement—Prior to taking the bench in 1986, Judge Lewis was your First Assistant Criminal District Attorney, responsible for the administration of the Grand Jury and of all felony and misdemeanor prosecution in Collin County. He has a total of ten years experience as a prosecuting attorney Law of Business—Judge Lewis knows what business owners, contractors, and everyone else face when con-fronted with a legal problem He worked for almost 3

years in the Trials and Business Litigation Division of what was, at the time, the largest civil law firm in Collin County. Law Protector—He also knows what it is like to be on the other side, having been a crimi-nal defense attorney for two years JUDICIAL LEADER: Twice elected President, Texas Association of County Court at Law Judges Elected Executive Committee, Judicial Section of the State Bar of Texas Former Local Administrative Judge in Collin County STRONG REPUBLICAN: Judge Lewis believes strongly in the principles of good government held dear by our Re-publican party and has demonstrated this as: · Precinct Chair · Delegate, both to Senatorial District and State Conventions Member Resolutions Committee that drafted platform of our party at the local Senatorial District Conventions SERVANT TO OUR COUNTRY: Judge Lewis is a military veteran, with 4 years active duty in the United States Army as a Captain and 5 more in the Reserves. SERVANT IN THE COMMUNITY: Judge Lewis attends and is a member of the First Baptist Church of McKinney where

he sang in the choir for many years, traveled overseas on mission trips, and counseled at youth church camps.

In his 25th consecutive year as Boy Scout leader with Troop 303 of the First United Methodist Church, serving as Scoutmaster, Adult trainer, and District Chairman. Hon-ored in 2004 by Circle Ten Council of Dallas, B.S.A., with the Silver Beaver Award

Formerly on Board of Directors of the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Collin County and of the Heard Natural History Museum

Honored with “Jerry Lewis Day” by the City of McKinney for his leadership and work in youth soccer.

Judge Lewis is a graduate of West Texas A&M University and The University of Texas School of Law in Austin.

He has one son, David, whom he raised as a single parent.

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? My experience from the private sector, the District Clerk's Office, and the Courts give me the advantage over my opponents. I am the only candidate with experience in the Clerk's Office and with the Courts. What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? 1. I will use technology to help give better service to the customers; 2. I will streamline the budget to help the County stay fiscally fit; 3. I will equip the office to be a better liaison between all court offices NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

SHARON RAMAGE Candidate County Court at Law #2 Sharon Ramage and her husband, Todd, reside in Frisco with their twin daughters. Sharon enjoys being involved with her daughters’ activities including coaching her daughter’s cheer team and volun-teering with the Parent’s Club for the World Olympic Gymnastics Academy. Sharon and her family are members of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, where she serves as a lector. Education: Bachelor of Social Work, U.T. Arlington, with High Honors Juris Doctor, Baylor Law School Notes and Comments Editor for the Baylor Law Review Coach, Baylor Law School’s Client Counseling Team

Coordinator for the American Bar Association Client Counseling Competition Professional (over 17 years practicing law): Former Prosecutor, Tarrant County, Criminal District Attorney’s Office / Crimes Against Children Division Special Education Hearing Officer for the State of Texas Private practice in Criminal, Appellate, Administrative and Family Law Served as s counsel in over 100 criminal jury trials and numerous bench trials, appeals and contested

hearings Faculty for the Seattle University School of Law National Academy of IDEA Administrative Law Judges & Hearing Officers and National Administrative Law Judges Conference Presenter for local continuing legal education programs Author, All About Texas Law and Kids Author, continuing legal education presentations Professional Organizations: State Bar of Texas State Bar of Texas Family Section State Bar of Texas School Law Section Collin County Bar Association Former Board Member, ADR Section, Collin County Bar Association Frisco Bar Association Community Involvement: Frisco Chamber of Commerce Cheer Coach and Volunteer, Frisco Football League WOGA Parents Club, Volunteer and Golf Tournament Coordinator St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Lector Organizations: Frisco Area Republican Women Conner Harrington Republican Women N. Collin County Republican Women Collin County Lincoln Society

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? I have a business degree from UNT. More importantly, I have 23 years in the District Clerk's Office, the last 15 as Chief Deputy. What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? 1. Conversion of criminal cases to Odyssey. 2. Redaction tool so all cases can be viewed online. 3. Re-working of clerk pods on floors. NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

LANCE S. BAXTER Candidate County Court at Law #3 Lance’s career has involved litigation work in both civil and criminal matters. Throughout his career, he has successfully handled hundreds of cases with a broad range from DWI to capital murder. As a skilled litigator, he has represented clients in civil cases such as per-sonal injury, contract disputes and employment matters. Lance also has experience in judicial proceedings. Since 1996, he has presided over thousands of cases as a

hearing master for the Collin County Mental Health Court. Lance has served on the board of directors for the Plano Bar Association, the Collin County Bar Association, the Collin County Bench Bar Foundation, and the Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyer Association (President 2005 - 2006). He participates in many bar association programs, but particularly enjoys mentoring future lawyers through the Collin County 8th grade mock trial competition and the “Now You Are 18” program. Lance Baxter graduated from high school in Lancaster, Texas, before attending Texas Christian University. Lance received a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from TCU and was a member of the business fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi. In 1986, Lance received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. While there, he participated in moot court and was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity. Lance began his legal career in Houston before relocating to Dallas and eventually to Plano, Texas, where he became a partner with Wheless, Walker and Baxter. He formed his current partnership with Baxter Gibbs Robison and Henderson in 1999. Lance has been a member of the First Christian Church of McKinney since 1996 and has served on the area board of directors for the Christian Youth Foundation and the Disci-ples Foundation of Dallas, Inc. He is also a board member of the Dallas Chapter of the TCU Alumni Association. Lance has two daughters that currently attend TCU and a son that is a student at McKin-ney Boyd High School.

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? Three Plano City Council terms. Past EDS middle manager. Past Plano Chamber advi-sory director. Vanderbilt engineering degree. US Air Force experience. Thirty year area resident. What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? Transportation, including roads and rail, public health and government cost-effectiveness, including sustainability. Initiatives will improve area services and prosperity while reduc-ing the cost of government. NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

STEWART MATTHEWS Candidate County Court at Law #3 FIELDS OF LITIGATION INTERESTS AND EXPERIENCE: Experience with cases in multiple jurisdictions across Texas – Federal and State. Experience with cases in multiple States – including: Mississippi Louisiana Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona Pennsylvania Florida Michigan New Jersey Indiana California Recent focus:

Product Liability Wrongful Death Commercial Litigation – Plaintiff and Defense Breach of Contract – Plaintiff and Defense Personal Injury * Areas of prior experience – Probate Law, Family Law and Criminal law. Admitted to Practice in: All State and County Courts in Texas Northern District of Texas – Federal Court Eastern District of Texas – Federal Court Western District of Texas – Federal Court Southern District of Texas – Federal Court Multiple States under Pro Hac Vice EDUCATION: Cascia Hall High School, Tulsa, OK, 1983 Creighton University, Omaha, NE, 1984-1985 B.S., Psychology, Tulsa, University of Tulsa, 1987 J.D., Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, 2002 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Tracy & Carboy, 2000 – 2004 Associate after graduation S.D. Matthews & Associates, 2004 – present Attorney Prior to working as an attorney: Medical implants – Developed multi-million dollar business across the United States – developing and marketing spinal implants. Counselor for troubled teens – family and individual counseling in both locked and outpatient settings.

PROFESSIONAL AND HONOR SOCIETIES: American Bar Association Texas State Bar Frisco Bar Association Dallas Bar Association Plano Bar Association Collin County Bar Association Delta Theta Phi Moot Court Honor Society COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS, VOLUNTEER OR-GANIZATIONS, HONORS: Wylie Public Arts Board – Chairman, 2007 – present Mock Trial Judiciary Committee Graduation Speaker – Texas Wesleyan School of Law National Adoption Day Volunteer Moot Court Judge Mock Trial Judge Plano and Allen Pro Bono Clinics PUBLICATIONS: Back to Basics – Recognizing Product Liability Cases

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? I have done the job for more than three years now. I have done exactly as I said that I would do when I ran for office (open and accessible government, cut the growth of gov-ernment, and cut taxes). 25 years of military experience, including 12 years at the joint level, the political-military level experience. What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? 1. Protect our $900 million during the legislative session in 2011 2. Steer a course through the continuing recession that will require at least two more

years of tight budgets 3. Continue the never-ending vigilance against ever-increasing government taxes and

intrusion NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

BARNETT WALKER Candidate County Court at Law #3 MILITARY VETERAN Barnett Walker is a Gulf War veteran who retired as one of the most decorated Senior Master Sergeants in the Air Force. He spent the majority of his 22 year career working for various Joint Military Units including, U.S. Central Command, U.S. Readiness Command and the U.S. Special Operations Com-mand. He has traveled extensively performing classified operations throughout the world including Korea, Bosnia, Germany, Honduras, Egypt, Turkey, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq. Prior to retiring he supervised over 80 people and a $100 million dollar program that was respon-sible for detecting missile launches and nuclear weapon testing and detonations around the globe.

EDUCATIONAL PURSUIT The long hours and constant travel did not deter him from pursuing his educational goals. He attended night and weekend classes at the University of Tampa, University of Maryland, Regis University, and Columbia College where he eventually graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Criminal Justice and a cumulative 3.95 grade point average. LAW SCHOOL HONORS Barnett received his Juris Doctorate from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. While attend-ing law school he was twice chosen to participate in the National Criminal Moot Court Championship, which pits the brightest law students in the nation to present legal arguments in front of Justices of the California Supreme Court. In 2002, Barnett was on the winning National Team, which also placed 2nd in the "Best Brief Category." In 2003, he was selected as the "Best Oral Advocate" from among the 100 competitors nationwide. This coveted award is presented to the one individual with the best presentation and legal argument. Barnett also won numerous other accolades while at SMU including: Order of Barristers, Board of Advocates "Masters Level" honors. He was a student member of the Mac Taylor Inn of Court, Director of Judging for the Board of Advocates, and Vice-President of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. He served as a student attor-ney for the Legal Aid of Northwest Texas where he provided legal services to indigent local residents.

ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY After graduation he joined the Collin County District Attorney's Office where he quickly became known for his legal prowess, stellar trial presentations, and impeccable work ethic. He was promoted to Court Chief and later to felony prosecutor where he was assigned to the Crimes Against Children Division. There he worked closely with victims, their families, and law enforcement to incarcerate dangerous sexual predators. Among the cases he tried was State of Texas v. Glen Bracy who received four consecutive life sentences. This is thought to be one of the longest sentences handed down in Collin County. Barnett has prosecuted everything from petty theft to murder, including the well-publicized case of the State of Texas v. Albert Sterling, where an Allen man was found guilty of hiring a hit man to kill his eight month pregnant wife. The three week trial was heavily covered by the news media including Dallas Morning News columnist, Tiara Ellis, who called it the most exciting trial she has covered. PRIVATE PRACTICE Barnett knows that not everyone charged with a crime is actually guilty. After leaving the District Attorney's Office he opened his own law practice and quickly became known for the same tenacity and attention to detail that he displayed as a prosecutor. His tireless efforts have directly led to numerous dismissals or acquittals in cases ranging from sexual assault, burglary, assault family violence, driving while intoxicated, and drug charges. He is often hired by other attorneys as a consultant or to assist them in complex trials. Barnett has performed

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? I have lived in Collin County for 40 years. My business and Civic experience have given me the ability to work with cities, schools, Chambers and the college across Collin County. I believe in partnerships and working together to improve the quality of life for all citizens of Collin County. What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? Criminal Justice is a first priority for the County Judge. He must make sure there are re-sources to protect our citizens. Economic Development is critical to broadening our tax base. Transportation is also critical to continuing our growth. NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

CHRYSTI BRYANT Candidate Collin County Court at Law #4 Judicial Philosophy

Chrysti Bryant believes in strictly applying the law to the facts of each case and will not legislate from the bench. As your new Judge in County Court at Law No. 4, Chrysti will uphold the highest ethical standards, as she has done throughout her legal career.

Anyone who appears before her will receive a full op-portunity to present their case. However, frivolous law-suits will not be tolerated.

Education

Chrysti Bryant received her undergraduate degree in business administration from The University of Texas at Arlington and her legal education from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. Chrysti served as a member of the Law Review. While in law school, she worked as an intern with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, Appellate Section.

Legal Experience

Chrysti Bryant is a civil trial attorney who has distinguished herself by defending those who have been targeted by personal injury lawsuits. She has been involved in numerous cases ranging from minor automobile accidents to complex multi-party litigation. Chrysti previously worked alongside law enforcement as an attorney with the Texas Department of Public Safety suspending the driver’s licenses of drunk drivers.

Chrysti is a member of the Collin County Bar Association and the Collin County Bench Bar Foundation. Chrysti is admitted to practice before the United States District Court in the Northern District, Southern District and Eastern District of Texas.

Community Involvement

Chrysti currently serves as the Precinct Chair of Precinct 58 for the Collin County Repub-lican Party. She is a committee Chair and member of the Plano Republican Women’s Club. Chrysti formerly volunteered with the City of Plano Teen Court program and Legal Aid of Northwest Texas. She is an active member of Faith Church of Plano and works with its youth ministry and small group ministry.

Personal Information

Chrysti has been married to Bruce Bryant for more than 16 years. They live in Plano with their three children: Collin, Hannah and Allison.

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? Only candidate in Republican primary to have served you as judge, prosecutor, and attor-ney; been selected by fellow attorneys as a Texas SuperLawyer ® (Texas Monthly, 2004, 2005) What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? I will focus resources on prosecuting crimes against children, sexual and domestic as-sault, and drunk driving. More intensive monitoring of sex offenders, especially pedo-philes NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

LINDA WYNN DRAIN Candidate County Court at Law #4

The conservative principles of personal responsibility and strict interpretation of the law are Linda's beliefs. Managing a Fiscally Responsible Court-room and Docket is a function of applying these principles. Accomplishing these common sense goals serves every citizen in her Court and every taxpayer of Collin County.

She is a woman who has always possessed strong profes-sional and moral principles. Linda’s devotion to personal

and professional integrity, make her the ideal candidate to serve on the bench for County Court at Law 4. Linda’s legal experience includes criminal, civil, family, juvenile, personal injury, and wills & probate law. She is a skilled trial attorney and negotiator. Linda is conservative, fair, kind, compassionate, objective, hard working, loyal, and she is well liked and respected by her peers, adversaries and judges. At a young age, Linda was taught the importance of public service and “giving back.” Since moving to Collin County in 1996, Linda has been an integral part of the community. As judge, she will devote herself to public service and to “paving the way and lighting the path for those who come after her.”

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? I am Board Certified in Criminal Law and have extensive experiance trying hundreds of cases as a Federal and State Prosecutor. What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? 1. Pro-active on fighting crime 2. Seek Justice all the time 3. Instill confidence in our community regarding our justice system NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

MATTHEW GOELLER Candidate County Court at Law #4 My mission is simple: I know the law. I am the only candidate for this position who is Board Certified in Criminal Law and I have more than 20 years experience as both Prosecutor and Defense Attorney. I humbly wish to serve Collin County with my knowledge, extensive experience, and community leadership. I am honored

for the opportunity to run for the office of Judge for Collin County Court at Law #4 to rep-resent the community with ethical and responsible integrity. If elected, I will run a fiscally conservative court with a strict and well informed interpretation of the law. Collin County resident for 23 years. Married to Kathleen Goeller for 24 years; 2 chil-dren. Board Certified in Criminal Law by the State Bar of Texas Board of Legal Speciali-zation. Partner in Grubbs, Goeller & Associates. Former Precinct Chair, Collin County Republican Party. Criminal Law Instructor, Collin College & University of Texas at Dallas for past 23 years. Former instructor for Texas Judicial Training Center. Former member of Board of Directors of Hope's Door (Collin County Women's Shelter). Lecturer for Texas District and County Attorney's Association, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association, Collin County Bar Association, Collin County Criminal Defense Attorney's Association, Collin County Law Enforcement Academy, & CASA of Collin County.

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? Former Prosecutor in Dallas and Collin Counties. On the Board of the Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Endorsed by the Collin County Deputies Asso-ciation. What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? 1. Budget 2. Assault Family Violence 3. DWI NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

DAVID RIPPEL Candidate County Court at Law #4 From an early age I was taught the importance of hard work, perseverance and service. I have a strong belief in personal honor that has always guided my decisions. As a young man I achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and graduated from high school. After high school, I attended and paid for my own education at Louisiana State University. At LSU, I graduated with BBA in Economics. After graduating, I entered the U.S. Army and attended the Officer’s Candidate School at Ft. Benning, receiv-ing my commission as a second lieutenant. I served as combat Engineer and upon my release I entered the U.S. Army Re-

serves. I also took the Law School Admissions Test and entered Southern University Law Center. I gradu-ated with a Juris Doctor degree and began the practice of law. I was offered and accepted a judi-cial clerkship. During my clerkship, I discussed cases and case law with judge, helped write opin-ions, and assisted with docketing cases. Few attorneys get this opportunity and it provides me with a unique understanding of court administration. After completing my judicial clerkship I began the private practice of law with an emphasis on trial work in civil and criminal cases. I moved to Dallas and married my wife Laura. While I was prepar-ing for the Texas Bar Exam I worked at the Office of General Counsel for the Social Security Ad-ministration. Upon admission to the Texas Bar I resumed my private practice. I have been practic-ing law since 1996. In January 2003 I was called to service in support of Iraqi Freedom and Operation Noble Eagle. My son, Ben, was born on May 29th 2003. I served two years and returned home to restart my practice. During my military career, I have served as a company commander and a battalion commander. As a commander I was required to use my discretion in making decisions of whether an offense should be charged and how offenders should be punished. The army provided leadership training and I am a graduate from the Combined Arms Services Staff School and the Command and General Staff College. My combined service now exceeds twenty years, and I will soon be promoted to lieutenant colonel. My daughter Catherine was born on July 3, 2007. I am very proud of my family. I am a conservative Republican who believes in tough and fair enforcement of the law and strict interpretation. I have worked at many of our Lincoln Day Dinner events and served as a delegate to the Republican State Convention in 2006 and 2008. I have served as a vice president in the Collin County Republican Men’s Club four times. As a volunteer David has worked on many campaigns walking, posting signs and working phone banks for fellow Republicans. Most recently, I worked on the phone bank for the McCain/Palin Campaign. Other Accomplishments: President for Plano West Rotary, 2008 Member of Scottish Rite, 2008 Member of Plano Chamber of Commerce United States Supreme Court, admitted to the bar, 2000 The Supreme Court of Texas, admitted to the bar, 1998 United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, admitted to the bar, 1997 The Louisiana State Supreme Court, admitted to the bar, 1996 Member of the Collin County & Dallas Bar Associations

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? I am the only candidate who has the most unique experience of being a Police Officer, Prosecutor, Army Officer and Defense Attorney. What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? 1. Shortage of Prosecutors 2. Re-establishing Police/Prosecutor Relationships 3. Creation of DWI Prosecution Unit NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

JAY BENDER Candidate Collin County Court at Law #6

Jay Bender is not a Native Texan, but he got here as soon as he could. Mr. Bender attended Spring Valley Elementary, Northwood Jr. High (now the RISE Academy) and graduated from Richardson High

School. Mr. Bender then followed his family tradition that stems back to the American Revolution-ary War and enlisted in the U. S. Navy. He attended Austin College in Sherman, Texas while serving in the Reserves. After graduating cum laude with a double major in Business Administration and Econom-ics from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, Mr. Bender was recruited by Andersen Con-sulting. He worked there for two years before starting his own consulting practice. Mr. Bender then decided to matriculate into law school. During law school Mr. Bender was honored by his classmates when he was elected President of their Student Bar As-sociation. Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Bender was bestowed many honors and accolades including the most prestigious St. Mary's University wide award, the Presiden-tial Award. Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Bender was employed as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney in Dallas County under D.A. Bill Hill. He quickly rose through the ranks having proven his trial skills to the level of Felony 2. Mr. Bender then became an Assistant Criminal District Attorney in Collin County for The Honorable John Roach. While working for Judge Roach he married a Marine brat, Lynn. Jay then opened his own private practice to better support his family. This allowed him to expand his areas of practice into family law, civil law, and business law in addition to criminal law. He is also General Counsel to Counterterror Training and Consulting, Inc. which provides training to law enforcement and military members in fighting terrorism.

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? The breadth of my legal experience distinguishes my candidacy. I’ve prosecuted and defended criminal cases and litigated civil and family law matters. A former municipal court judge, I was Foreman of the Grand Jury in 2008 and I am certified to handle death penalty cases. What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? 1. Making the 296th Court a fully operational court by hearing family, civil and criminal

cases (currently the 296th Court only hears family and civil cases) 2. Getting cases to trial faster while still ensuring justice; 3. Working full-time to maximize judicial economy and county resources. NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

DON HIGH Candidate County Court at Law #6 Professional: • Graduate of Baylor University, BBA in accounting and finance, 1982 • Graduate of Baylor Law School, 1985 • Licensed by Supreme Court of Texas, 1985 • Licensed by Supreme Court of New York, 1987 • Board Certified, Criminal Law, 1991 to present • Assistant District Attorney for Collin County, 1988-1993

• Private practice with Grubbs, High, Goeller and Associates, 1993-2002 (with empha-sis on criminal defense) • Private practice, Law Offices of Don High: 2002 to present (with emphasis on gen-eral practice of law) • City Prosecutor for City of Wylie, 1995 to present • Handled more than 300 jury trials and more than 700 trials to a judge Republican Party: • Precinct Chair Election Judge Counsel to Republican Party chairman, Buddy Ragley, 1997-1999 • Participant in several Lincoln Day Dinner events Participant in Florence Shapiro's "Governor for a Day" ceremony, 2005 • Active in all levels of campaigns including traveling to Nevada in national election of George Bush, 2004, as a member of the Mighty Texas Strike Force Civic: • Participant in Live From Plano/Collin County, 1997-2006 • Board member/Treasurer of Live from Plano Graduate of Leadership Plano, class 24, 2007 • Participant in scholarship event for Connor Harrington Republican Women's Club Personal: • Married to Shyla High, M.D. • 20-year Plano resident • Member, First Baptist Church, Allen • Brown belt, Tae Kwon Do • Toastmasters, Certified Toastmaster, CTM • Enjoys performing in local theater

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? I have experience in all areas handled by this court – civil, criminal, and family. I am the only candidate in my race with death penalty, juvenile, and family law experi-ence. What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? • Relationship between the Commissioners Court and Board of Judges • implementing innovative docket control procedures; technology • Indigent Defense process for Collin County inmates NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

TERRI GREEN Candidate County Court at Law #6 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND South Texas College of Law — Doctor of Jurisprudence, Dean’s List, 1989 University of Texas at El Paso — B.B.A., 1977 Tyler Junior College — Associate Degree — 1975 HONORS AND AWARDS One of “21 Leaders for Collin County in the 21st Century” by Inside Collin County Business Chairman’s Award Recipient – Frisco Chamber of Commerce The George T. Barrow Award for 1989 given by the Dean for most

outstanding prospective attorney from the graduating class of South Texas College of Law Oralist – National Administrative Law Varsity Moot Court Competition 7th Place Brief — Dayton,

Ohio Best Oralist — Garland R. Walker, Dunn, Kacal, Adams, Livingston, Pappas & Law Mock Trial

Competition Leroy Jeffers Moot Court Competition — 2nd Place Brief / 2nd Place Team Dean’s List for Scholastic Achievement — South Texas College of Law ADMITTED TO PRACTICE (Past and Present) United States Supreme Court — Washington D.C. U.S. Court of Appeals — Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas All Texas State Courts PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS State Bar of Texas Frisco Bar Association Certified — Ad Litem (Probate, Civil and Family Courts) Collin County Bar Association Frisco Area Republican Women’s Club Conner Harrington Republican Women’s Club Junior League of Plano Frisco Rotary Club COMMUNITY SERVICE Appointed General Counsel — Collin County Republican Party, September 2007 – August 2009 Conner Harrington Republican Women’s Club – 1st VP of Programs, October 2007 Member, Board of Directors, Frisco Chamber of Commerce, January 2007 — January 2009 Attorney in Charge for Ballot Integrity, Collin County Republican Party Volunteer Teen Court Judge, Plano, Texas March 2006 — Present Chairman, John Weinberg Golf Tournament at Craig Ranch, Frisco Chamber of Commerce, Sep-

tember 2007 Tournament Chairman, American Jr. Golf Association, Atlanta, Georgia, February 2006 Member, Board of Directors/General Counsel — Texas Jr. Golf Tour, August, 2004 President, Caddy Club, Centennial High School golf team, September 2006 Legal Advisor/Coach — Centennial High School Mock Trial Team, November 2005 Commissioner, Collin County Grand Jury, July 2006 — December 2006 Chairman, Teen Court Project, September 2005 — June 2006 — Frisco Chamber of Commerce

Leadership Class No. 9

What qualifications or experience do you have that distinguishes your candidacy? I am the only candidate endorsed by every major law enforcement association in Collin County, as well as the Texas Home School Coalition. What are the three most important issues that you hope to address if elected? 1. Increased use of technology to further streamline our court system. 2. Looking for ways to help close the gap between what law students are taught in law

school, and what they need to be practicing lawyers. 3. Look for more opportunities to encourage people to come observe our courts in ac-

tion so they have a better understanding of how our courts work. NOTES __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________