Rooted in Fort Bend County

Home for more than 24 years. I'm the proud mother of two young women and a devoted pet mom to four rescue dogs. I've served as a Director of the Fort Bend County Bar Association, and I'm an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® and The Links, Incorporated.

Rachelle D. Carter — Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2 · Fort Bend County

Rachelle Carter is the mother of two. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and The Links, Incorporated.

Rachelle is the mother of two. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and The Links, Incorporated.

In Practice

More than 14 years practicing law — licensed in Texas and New Jersey, admitted in Texas state and federal courts. As founder of the Law Office of Rachelle D. Carter, I've represented families in civil, criminal, and family matters. Before law, I taught English — where I learned to listen and communicate clearly.

More than 14 years practicing law — licensed in Texas and New Jersey, admitted in Texas state and federal courts. As founder of the Law Office of Rachelle D. Carter, I've represented families in civil, criminal, and family matters. Before law, I taught English — where I learned to listen and communicate clearly.

Rachelle Carter practices law and is the founder of the Law Office of Rachelle D. Carter. She previously taught English.

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On the Bench

As Associate Judge for the Sugar Land Municipal Court, I apply the law fairly and treat everyone who comes before me with professionalism and respect.

As an associate judge for Sugar Land Municipal Court, applies the law and treats people appearing before the court professionally and respectfully.

As founder of the Law Office of Rachelle D. Carter, represents families in civil, criminal, and family matters.

Has practiced law for more than 14 years and is licensed in Texas and New Jersey, including to practice in Texas state and federal courts.

- As an associate judge for Sugar Land Municipal Court, applies the law and treats people appearing before the court professionally and respectfully.
- As founder of the Law Office of Rachelle D. Carter, represents families in civil, criminal, and family matters.
- Has practiced law for more than 14 years and is licensed in Texas and New Jersey, including to practice in Texas state and federal courts.

Legal Experience

THE PEOPLE'S COURT
What a Justice of the Peace does.

The Justice of the Peace court is where most people actually meet the justice system — for the everyday matters that affect families, renters, drivers, and small businesses. It should be the most accessible court of all.

Streamlined processes

Efficient court operations that reduce unnecessary delays and respect people's time.

Clear communication

Helping people understand the court process, their options, and what to expect at every step.

Responsive service

Timely, helpful customer service that values the public it exists to serve.

Expanded access

Exploring evening or Saturday sessions — based on community needs and available resources.

Said the Justice of the Peace court should be the most accessible court because it handles everyday matters affecting residents and small businesses.

Plans efficient court operations to reduce unnecessary delays and respect people's time.

Plans to help court users understand the process, their options, and what to expect at each step.

Prioritizes timely, helpful court customer service for the public.

Is exploring evening or Saturday court sessions based on community needs and available resources.

- Said the Justice of the Peace court should be the most accessible court because it handles everyday matters affecting residents and small businesses.
- Plans efficient court operations to reduce unnecessary delays and respect people's time.
- Plans to help court users understand the process, their options, and what to expect at each step.
- Prioritizes timely, helpful court customer service for the public.
- Is exploring evening or Saturday court sessions based on community needs and available resources.

Judicial Administration

Public service is built on trust. Every person who enters a courtroom deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and impartiality.

I'm running for Justice of the Peace because our community deserves a court that is fair, efficient, welcoming, and guided by the law — where every person is heard, every case is impartial, and every decision reflects the law.

Supports a court that is guided by the law, hears every person, and decides cases impartially.

As an associate judge, applies the law fairly and treats people appearing before the court professionally and respectfully.

- Supports a court that is guided by the law, hears every person, and decides cases impartially.
- As an associate judge, applies the law fairly and treats people appearing before the court professionally and respectfully.

Judicial Philosophy

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Ethics & Conduct

Is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.

Is an active member of The Links, Incorporated.

- Is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.
- Is an active member of The Links, Incorporated.

Community Involvement

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- Plans efficient court operations to reduce unnecessary delays and respect people's time.
- Plans to help court users understand the process, their options, and what to expect at each step.
- Prioritizes timely, helpful court customer service for the public.
- Is exploring evening or Saturday court sessions based on community needs and available resources.

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- Justices of the Peace oversee Justice Courts, trial courts for civil cases up to $20,000, and misdemeanor cases punishable only by fine. They also perform marriages, issue warrants, conduct preliminary hearings, and serve as notaries.
- Texas has 835 Justice Courts, each presided over by a single judge. Every county has between one and eight precincts based on the county's population, each with its own Justice Court.
- Justices of the Peace are elected through partisan, precinct-wide election to four-year terms. 
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have been a Texas resident for at least 12 consecutive months, a district resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that precinct.
- The annual salary for Justices of the Peace ranges from $19,207 to $151,805 and is by the county's Commissioners Court.


Presides over civil cases and fine-only misdemeanor cases.