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Ashley was born and raised in Harris County, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree in legal studies from Tulane University and a law degree from Louisiana State University Law Center. She is married to her husband Jonathan, and they have 2 children.

Ashley is currently the staff attorney for Harris County Courts. She previously worked as an assistant public defender with the Harris County Public Defender’s Office, and was an assistant district attorney with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. She also has experience in private practice.

Ashley Mayes Guice previously served as judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law #3. She was appointed in January 2022 and served until the end of the year.

As a private practice attorney, specialized in criminal defense.

As an assistant district attorney, worked on misdemeanors and felonies.

As an assistant public defender, worked in the Felony Trial Division to help reduce recidivism by addressing issues like unemployment, mental health, and addiction.

- As a private practice attorney, specialized in criminal defense.
- As an assistant district attorney, worked on misdemeanors and felonies.
- As an assistant public defender, worked in the Felony Trial Division to help reduce recidivism by addressing issues like unemployment, mental health, and addiction.

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Believes the law applies equally to all, regardless of skin color, wealth, job title, or social status.

- Believes the law applies equally to all, regardless of skin color, wealth, job title, or social status.

Judicial Philosophy

Believes in holding all parties accountable to ensure efficient case resolution.

Supports holding all parties accountable to ensure efficient case resolution.

Believes in effective docket management to benefit all justice stakeholders, achieving high clearance rates and small dockets during judicial service.

Believes both the State and Defense must diligently work to resolve cases quickly and meaningfully, resetting cases only when necessary to accomplish clearly communicated tasks.

Aims to resolve cases quickly to serve defendants, victims, and the community.

Believes in enhancing public understanding of the legal system through community education and outreach.

As a Staff Attorney, organized judicial education/training sessions and ensured judges are informed of legislative updates.

As a staff attorney, organized judicial education/training sessions and ensured judges are informed of legislative updates.

- Supports holding all parties accountable to ensure efficient case resolution.
- Believes in effective docket management to benefit all justice stakeholders, achieving high clearance rates and small dockets during judicial service.
- Believes both the State and Defense must diligently work to resolve cases quickly and meaningfully, resetting cases only when necessary to accomplish clearly communicated tasks.
- Aims to resolve cases quickly to serve defendants, victims, and the community.
- Believes in enhancing public understanding of the legal system through community education and outreach.
- As a staff attorney, organized judicial education/training sessions and ensured judges are informed of legislative updates.

Judicial Administration

As of September 7, 2024, Ashley Mayes Guice’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Ashley Mayes Guice

Ashley Mayes Guice was born and raised in Harris County, Texas. She attended primary and middle school at St. Anne’s Catholic School and high school at St. Pius X High School. She is married to Jonathan Guice, an Army veteran, and they have two children, Gavin and Harper.

Ashley Mayes Guice is currently the Staff Attorney for County Court Judges in Harris County. She previously served as the Judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law #3, worked as an Assistant Public Defender in the Felony Trial Division of the Harris County Public Defender’s Office, and was an Assistant District Attorney with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. She also has experience in private practice doing criminal defense work.

Ashley Mayes Guice was appointed as Judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law #3 in January 2022 and currently serves as Staff Attorney for County Court Judges.

Served as a judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law #3 and as a staff attorney for county court judges.

Has a law degree from Louisiana and has worked in private practice and as an Assistant District Attorney.

Believes that "a judge is a public servant."

Promises to ensure all individuals are treated equally under the law.

Believes he has the "temperament, ability, and experience" necessary to serve as judge.

Believes in serving as a "beacon of justice, fairness, and efficiency" in Harris County's legal system.

Supports holistic defense to reduce recidivism by addressing issues like unemployment, mental health, and addiction.

Believes hands-on experience is crucial for understanding judicial administration.

Believes in seeking justice as a prosecutor and public defender, saying "I have zealously represented indigent defendants as a public defender."

Believes in effectively managing court cases and courtrooms as a presiding judge.

Believes in the importance of local leadership and community trust in judicial administration.

Believes in "Equal Justice for All" saying "No one is above or below the law."

Supports policies that ensure fair treatment and equal access to justice for all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.

Believes in "ensuring equal justice for all."

Believes in "timely and meaningful resolutions for all parties."

Believes in encouraging transparency through community education and outreach. Plans to be active in the community to help citizens understand the law and feel welcome in his courtroom.

Believes in promoting understanding of the legal system and encouraging public involvement.

Believes in "Establishing Transparency Through Community Education and Outreach."

Believes a well-developed leader is willing to "roll up their sleeves and do the hard work that public service demands."

- A County Court-At-Law judge handles misdemeanors, such as assault of a family member, property theft between $750 and $2,500, and using force against a law enforcement officer. They also handle civil cases where the amount in question does not exceed $200,000. 
- County Court-At-Law judges conduct arraignments, pre-trial hearings, and jury trials, as well as accept guilty pleas. 
- They are elected in a partisan, county-wide election to a four-year term. 
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 25 years old, have been a Texas and county resident for at least 24 consecutive months, a practicing lawyer and/or judge in Texas for at least four years, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for County Court-At-Law Judges ranges from $174,000 to $244,500, depending on years of service and how much they receive as a county supplement.