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Andrew A. Wright got a business degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from the South Texas College of Law. He has a wife and two kids.

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Andrew was previously a solo practitioner who worked in civil and criminal defense.

Andrew A. Wright is currently the judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 7. He was elected in 2018.

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Claims to have the "relevant experience, knowledge and knowhow to make sure that what happens in Criminal Court 7 is the right thing according to the laws of the State of Texas."

Helped implement misdemeanor bail reform in the County Criminal Courts at Law.

- Claims to have the "relevant experience, knowledge and knowhow to make sure that what happens in Criminal Court 7 is the right thing according to the laws of the State of Texas."
- Helped implement misdemeanor bail reform in the County Criminal Courts at Law.

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Wants to create a system of guidelines to "keep cases from just laying stagnant for a long period of time."

- Wants to create a system of guidelines to "keep cases from just laying stagnant for a long period of time."

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As of January 22, 2026, Andrew A. Wright did not have a website or any information online.

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Andrew A. Wright

Andrew was a solo practitioner who worked in civil and criminal defense.

Andrew is a judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law Number Seven. He works at the Harris County Criminal Court at Law Number Seven, where he has served since January 1, 2019. He previously worked as a criminal law attorney in private practice for 14 years, trying many criminal cases.

Andrew is a judge for the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 7. He has been on the bench since January 1, 2019. Before taking the bench, he practiced law for 14 years and tried many criminal cases. He is board certified in criminal law.

Andrew is currently a judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 7. He was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. 

Andrew is a judge for the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 7 in Texas. He has been on the bench since January 1, 2019. Before taking the bench, he practiced law for 14 years and tried many criminal cases. He is board certified in criminal law.

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Jorge Garcia Diaz graduated with a degree in political science from Saint Mary's University and a law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law.

Jorge is an assistant public defender in Harris County.

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Jorge is an assistant public defender in Harris County, Texas. He was formerly an outreach coordinator for United States Congressman Henry Cuellar.

Jorge Garcia Diaz is currently an Assistant Public Defender in Harris County.

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Claims his experience handling cases ranging from misdemeanors to first-degree felonies has given him an "understanding of what needs to be done to be fair and efficient."

- Claims his experience handling cases ranging from misdemeanors to first-degree felonies has given him an "understanding of what needs to be done to be fair and efficient."

Wants to host monthly events to discuss issues pertaining to the criminal justice system.

Plans to reduce the caseload by implementing "strict guidelines and timeframes."

- Wants to host monthly events to discuss issues pertaining to the criminal justice system.
- Plans to reduce the caseload by implementing "strict guidelines and timeframes."

Believes in using the role to "bring awareness and trust to our underserved communities."

- Believes in using the role to "bring awareness and trust to our underserved communities."

As of January 22, 2026, Jorge Garcia Diaz did not have a website or any information online.

Jorge Garcia Diaz

Jorge is an assistant public defender. He works at the Harris County Public Defender’s Office. He previously worked at no other companies.

Jorge Garcia Diaz's campaign for Harris County Criminal Court at Law #7 in the Democratic primary is his first entry into politics.

Jorge is currently a judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 7.

Jorge is an Assistant Public Defender in Harris County.

Rustin is a native of Houston, Texas, and a graduate of Memorial High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration in healthcare from the University of Houston–Victoria, his master's degree in health law from the University of Houston Law Center, and his law degree from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Rustin is multilingual and lives in the Houston area.

Rustin is an Assistant Public Defender. He works at the Fort Bend County Public Defender’s Office in the Mental Health Unit. He previously worked at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney.

Rustin Foroutan's campaign for Harris County Criminal Court at Law Judge is his first entry into politics.

As an assistant public defender in the Fort Bend County Mental Health Unit, advocates for clients in crisis, ensures defendants’ rights are not violated by the government, and represents individuals struggling with mental health challenges.

As an assistant district attorney for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, reviewed charges, determined cases to be tried, drafted legal documents, and prosecuted misdem

- As an assistant public defender in the Fort Bend County Mental Health Unit, advocates for clients in crisis, ensures defendants’ rights are not violated by the government, and represents individuals struggling with mental health challenges.
- As an assistant district attorney for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, reviewed charges, determined cases to be tried, drafted legal documents, and prosecuted misdem

Supports the use of diversion programs and intends to provide both defense attorneys and prosecutors with the time necessary to enter eligible individuals into these programs before conviction.

Advocates for waiving court costs and fees for defendants who are determined by the court to be truly indigent to ensure financial status is not a barrier to justice.

- Supports the use of diversion programs and intends to provide both defense attorneys and prosecutors with the time necessary to enter eligible individuals into these programs before conviction.
- Advocates for waiving court costs and fees for defendants who are determined by the court to be truly indigent to ensure financial status is not a barrier to justice.

Believes that justice requires both accountability and compassion, emphasizing that every person in the courtroom deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. He advocates for a "fair, firm, and forward-thinking" approach to the bench to ensure that every case receives real attention and every voice is heard.

- Believes that justice requires both accountability and compassion, emphasizing that every person in the courtroom deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. He advocates for a "fair, firm, and forward-thinking" approach to the bench to ensure that every case receives real attention and every voice is heard.

As of January 22, 2026, Rustin Foroutan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Rustin is from Houston, Texas. He attended Memorial High School. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration in healthcare from the University of Houston–Victoria. He also has a Juris Doctor degree from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law and a Master of Laws degree in health law from the University of Houston Law Center.

Rustin is an Assistant Public Defender. He works in the Mental Health Unit of the Fort Bend County Public Defender’s Office. He previously worked as an Assistant District Attorney in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

Rustin Foroutan's campaign for Harris County Criminal Court at Law Judge in the Democratic primary is his first entry into politics.

Rustin Foroutan is from Houston, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree in healthcare from the University of Houston, a law degree from Texas Southern University, and a master 27s degree in health law from the University of Houston. 

Rustin is an assistant public defender in Fort Bend County's Mental Health Unit. He previously served as an assistant district attorney in Harris County. 

Rustin is currently an Assistant Public Defender in Fort Bend County. He previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in Harris County.

Rustin Foroutan is from Houston, Texas. He has a bachelor's degree in healthcare from the University of Houston, a law degree from Texas Southern University, and a master's degree in health law from the University of Houston.

Rustin is an attorney. He previously served as an assistant district attorney in Harris County and as an assistant public defender in Fort Bend County's mental health unit. 

Rustin previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in Harris County and as an Assistant Public Defender in Fort Bend County.

Rustin is an assistant public defender in Fort Bend County's Mental Health Unit. He previously served as an assistant district attorney in Harris County.

- Handles cases for Class A misdemeanors–including assault of a family member, property theft between $750 and $2,500, and using force against a law enforcement officer when resisting or evading arrest–and Class B misdemeanors–including criminal mischief and property theft between $100 and $750.
- Serves as an appellate judge for cases from local courts. They work on all cases they receive until they are closed or appealed to a higher court.
- County criminal court-at-law judges 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 criminal 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.

Handles various misdemeanors and criminal appeals from local courts.

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