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Lori has a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. She lives with her husband, Roger, in San Antonio and has 4 children.

Lori previously worked as a litigator and appellate practitioner. She also worked as a briefing attorney at the Texas Supreme Court.

Lori Massey Brissette currently serves as Texas Court of Appeals Division 4 Judge, She was first appointed in 2024 and is running for reelection. Lori previously served as a District Judge for the 288th District Court in Bexar County, Texas for 2 terms from 2003 to 2008.

Texas Fourth Court of Appeals

As a state court of appeals judge, ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.

As a state district court judge, oversaw all felony, probate, and civil cases, ruled in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorized naturalization proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As a briefing attorney at the Texas Supreme Court, assisted Justice with legal research, analysis, and writing, including researching and writing memoranda on appeals and original proceedings and participating in case conferences.

- As a state court of appeals judge, ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.
- As a state district court judge, oversaw all felony, probate, and civil cases, ruled in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorized naturalization proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As a briefing attorney at the Texas Supreme Court, assisted Justice with legal research, analysis, and writing, including researching and writing memoranda on appeals and original proceedings and participating in case conferences.

Legal Experience

As of September 7, 2024, Lori Massey Brissette’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

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Believes in fostering respect and collegiality among peers to ensure quality legal decisions.

Believes it is dangerous to politicize the judiciary.

- Believes in fostering respect and collegiality among peers to ensure quality legal decisions.
- Believes it is dangerous to politicize the judiciary.

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Served as chair of the San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

Previously served as chair of the San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

Served as a board member for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in San Antonio.

Serves as a board member for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in San Antonio.

Served as a board member for Arms of Hope, a children's home in Medina, Texas.

Previously served as a board member for Arms of Hope, a children's home in Medina, Texas.

- Previously served as chair of the San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce.
- Serves as a board member for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in San Antonio.
- Previously served as a board member for Arms of Hope, a children's home in Medina, Texas.

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Lori Massey Brissette

Lori has a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. She lives with her husband, Roger, in San Antonio. 

Lori Massey Brissette currently serves as Texas Court of Appeals Division 4 Judge, She was appointed to this position in 2024 and is running for reelection. Lori previously served as a District Judge for the 288th District Court in Bexar County, Texas for 2 terms from 2003 to 2008.

As a licensed attorney since 1993, served as a Briefing Attorney for the Texas Supreme Court and as a District Judge for the 288th District Court in Bexar County.

Believes their education and experience qualify them from a legal perspective.

Sustaining member of the Litigation Section of the Texas Bar.

Recognized as a Life Fellow by the San Antonio Bar Foundation.

Belongs to the San Antonio Bar Association.

Believes the performance of organizations is particularly relevant to the post she now takes.

Has experience as a transformation executive focused on improving the

Believes 20 years as a litigator and appellate practitioner and 10 years in the business world taught him to analyze, debate, collaborate, and influence, saying, "Both of those skill sets ready me for the role of Justice."

Believes in collaborating with colleagues to address community needs.

As a Justice, Brissette was appointed to the Fourth Court of Appeals.

Supports the Texas non-profit organization Texans for Lawsuit Reform, which aims to reduce litigation and change legal policies in Texas.

Believes Brissette’s appointment is essential for the Court to address the backlog of cases.

Believes in pursuing fair and efficient judicial rulings through community engagement and informed debate.

Served as a judge in the Family Drug Court.

As a judge, co-led the Child Abuse & Neglect Court and the Family Drug Court.

Served as Co-Lead in the Bexar County Child Abuse & Neglect Court.

Served as a former member of the Bexar County Juvenile Board.

Supports judicial appointments, believing in the importance of experienced judges for maintaining legal standards and public trust.

Believes justices must work together to arrive at decisions.

Believes justices must respectfully work together to arrive at decisions.

Believes in improving the judiciary system and encourages visitors to learn more about his vision for judicial reform.

- Believes in fostering respect and collegiality among peers to ensure quality legal decisions.

Believes leaders must engage in respectful debate and civil discourse to address family and friendship breakdowns caused by political divides.

Agrees to follow the voluntary limits of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act.

Helped create coalitions among churches and philanthropies to collaborate for volunteer resources.

The candidate's website says, "In addition to her service as a Judge, Lori shows a deep commitment to the community."

Recognized for community service with awards like the Woman of Excellence by the San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce and the Angel Award from Any Baby Can.

Believes in the importance of communicating, empathizing, respecting, and building positive relationships with diverse individuals.

Founded Families in Crisis, a nonprofit organization that assists families in need.

Received the Bergman Service Award from Arms of Hope.

Recognized with multiple awards for community service, including the 2021 Volunteer of the Year by the local Red Cross and the 2020 Community Leadership Award from the City Council.

Received the Angel Award from Any Baby Can, a nonprofit organization that supports children with special needs and their families.

Received the Nominee Belva Lockwood Award from the Bexar County Women's Bar Association.

Believes in community involvement through volunteering and advocacy.

Served as a board member for the Family Service Association.

- Served as chair of the San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce.
- Serves as a board member for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in San Antonio.
- Served as a board member for Arms of Hope, a children's home in Medina, Texas.

As of September 12, 2024, Lori Massey Brissette’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Lori Massey Brissette is currently serving on the Fourth Court of Appeals. She has previously worked as a District Judge for the 288th District Court in Bexar County and has over 20 years of experience as a litigator and appellate practitioner.

Lori Massey Brissette was appointed to the Fourth Court of Appeals by the Governor’s office and has been re-elected twice as the District Judge for the 288th District Court in Bexar County. She is currently running for Place 4 on the Fourth Court of Appeals.

- In Texas, appeals from district and county courts, except death penalty cases, go to one of 14 intermediate courts of appeal.
- There are a total of 80 appellate court seats, distributed variably among the courts based on population across the 14 districts.
- Courts with more than three justices decide cases in rotating panels of three.
- Justices are elected in partisan elections for six-year terms.
- The yearly salary for a Court of Appeals justice in Texas is between $192,500 and $255,050 based on the total number of years they have served.

Hears appeals on orders and decisions made by lower trial courts.