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As a managing attorney of The Clayton Law Firm, P.C. for 8 years, Clayton oversees finances and budgeting, shapes and enforces firm culture, helps attract new clients, manages and mentors legal associates, and guides growth in the firm’s legal practice areas.

As a defense attorney, fights for clients and has built strong relationships in Tarrant County.

As an attorney at The Clayton Law Firm, P.C. for 8 years, Clayon researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in Criminal Defense, Family Law, including child support, custody, divorce, Wills & Estates Planning, and Probate.

Serves as the the Tarrant County Expunction Clinic Chair, where she provides pro bono expunction and nondisclosure services for individuals unable to afford such services.

- As a managing attorney of The Clayton Law Firm, P.C. for 8 years, Clayton oversees finances and budgeting, shapes and enforces firm culture, helps attract new clients, manages and mentors legal associates, and guides growth in the firm’s legal practice areas.
- As an attorney at The Clayton Law Firm, P.C. for 8 years, Clayon researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in Criminal Defense, Family Law, including child support, custody, divorce, Wills & Estates Planning, and Probate.
- Serves as the the Tarrant County Expunction Clinic Chair, where she provides pro bono expunction and nondisclosure services for individuals unable to afford such services.

Legal Experience

The Dallas Express, ‘We Have To Do Better’: Clayton for County Criminal Court Judge

Believes the justice system needs to be more dependable, honest, and fair to restore faith among the people.

Believes the justice system needs to be more dependable, honest, and fair to restore public faith. 

Wants to address transparency in the Justice System.

Wants to "bring our inmates back to Tarrant County instead of putting money into private prisons..."

Wants to reduce jail overcrowding by allowing individuals with under $500 bonds to be released on a personal recognizance (PR) bond.

Believes County "courts are so backlogged because they are not running efficient dockets.”

- Believes the justice system needs to be more dependable, honest, and fair to restore public faith. 
- Wants to address transparency in the Justice System.
- Wants to "bring our inmates back to Tarrant County instead of putting money into private prisons..."
- Wants to reduce jail overcrowding by allowing individuals with under $500 bonds to be released on a personal recognizance (PR) bond.
- Believes County "courts are so backlogged because they are not running efficient dockets.”

Judicial Administration

Believes judges should follow the law, uphold the constitution, and ensure just and equitable sentencing.

Said if elected she would "uphold the constitution, and ensure just and equitable sentencing."

Said "I can probably count three judges who I feel can be firm and compassionate...I see in courts where judges are mean, demeaning, and disrespectful. This makes my skin crawl."

Believes poor treatment from law enforcement and legal representatives leads to recidivism.

- Said if elected she would "uphold the constitution, and ensure just and equitable sentencing."
- Said "I can probably count three judges who I feel can be firm and compassionate...I see in courts where judges are mean, demeaning, and disrespectful. This makes my skin crawl."
- Believes poor treatment from law enforcement and legal representatives leads to recidivism.

Judicial Philosophy

As of September 7, 2024, Marquetta "Marq" Clayton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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As Assistant Chief of the District Attorney’s Intimate Partner Violence Unit, prosecuted cases of intimate partner violence, child abuse, and elderly abuse.

As assistant chief of the District Attorney’s Intimate Partner Violence Unit and Special Victims Unit, prosecuted cases of intimate partner violence, child abuse, and elderly abuse.

Served as a Staff Attorney at the Texas Department of Public Safety before serving at the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office.

As a staff attorney at the Texas Department of Public Safety, reviewed the charges individuals were arrested for, determined which cases and charges would be tried in court, drafted and filed documents and warrants, prosecuted criminal charges on behalf of the department, and provided sentencing recommendations for convicted felons.

- As assistant chief of the District Attorney’s Intimate Partner Violence Unit and Special Victims Unit, prosecuted cases of intimate partner violence, child abuse, and elderly abuse.
- As a staff attorney at the Texas Department of Public Safety, reviewed the charges individuals were arrested for, determined which cases and charges would be tried in court, drafted and filed documents and warrants, prosecuted criminal charges on behalf of the department, and provided sentencing recommendations for convicted felons.

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Believes judges should interpret the law as written and not "legislate from the bench."

Believes in a conservative judicial philosophy.

Believes the "rule of law has never been more important" and plans to continue enforcing local laws as a judge.

- Believes judges should interpret the law as written and not "legislate from the bench."
- Believes in a conservative judicial philosophy.
- Believes the "rule of law has never been more important" and plans to continue enforcing local laws as a judge.