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Juli Mathew

DEMOCRAT

Juli Mathew is running for Fort Bend County Court-At-Law Judge, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Juli Mathew is from Kerala, India. She has a law degree from Delaware Law School;. She has three daughters.

Professional background

Juli previously served as an associate municipal judge for the city of Arcola, Texas. Before taking the bench, she worked as an attorney at Zwicker and Associates, handling cases across Fort Bend, Harris, Montgomery, Galveston, and Brazoria counties. She also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Houston Law Center, teaching professional strategic writing to law students.

Political background

Juli is currently a judge on the Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 3. She was first elected in 2020.

Legal Experience

As a state district court judge, oversees cases involving felonies, civil suits over a certain dollar amount, and family law matters such as divorce and child custody.

As a municipal court judge, oversaw cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducted preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issued search and arrest warrants, and determined sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

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Judicial Philosophy

Believes the judicial system should be accessible to all residents.

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Judicial Administration

Supports efficiently managing court dockets to prevent backlogs and ensure timely justice for victims and defendants.

Believes in fiscal responsibility by overseeing judgment collection and ensuring effective use of court resources to serve taxpayers.

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Ethics & Conduct

Served on the Fort Bend County Bail Bond Committee.

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Community Involvement

Supports community engagement through initiatives like the "Chai & Chat" series, where residents can meet officials and ask questions in an informal setting.

Supports mentoring students through her "Kitchen to the Courthouse" initiative and internship programs.

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