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Dareia Jacobs
DEMOCRAT
Dareia Jacobs is running for Dallas Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 4, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Dareia Jacobs is from DeSoto, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree in mass communication from Lane College and a doctoral degree in mass communication from Harvest Christian University. Dareia lives with her husband, Eli, and two kids in Dallas, Texas and serves as the First Lady of the Resurrection Body of Christ Church.
Professional background
Dareia currently works as an on-air radio personality for Philly's Favor 100.7 FM. She previously worked as a radio personality, producer, board operator, and writer for Heaven 97 KHVN with Mortenson Broadcasting; a communication coordinator and teacher for Nova Academy; a teacher for the Legacy College Preparatory and Peagsus Charter Schools; a production assistant intern for the Gospel Music Channel; and a news reporter intern for ABC7 Eyewitness News.
Political background
Dareia previously ran for Dallas County justice of the peace to represent Precinct 4, Place 2, in 2016 and 2022, but did not win.
Legal Experience
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Judicial Administration
Aims to assist families facing eviction in finding legal and housing aid.
Believes in "guiding young people away from the courtroom and back toward education."
Plans to be present in the community and courtroom to avoid building a backlog and stay involved and working.
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Judicial Philosophy
Believes not having a law degree is preferred for justices of the peace because "you can become biased in the courtroom" and that the justice of the peace's court "is the people's court."
Believes a judge should be fair and impartial, listen to both sides and review all evidence, and lead with compassion.
Plans to approach mental health cases with care and professionalism, while working to make sure that individuals receive access to mental health resources.
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Ethics & Conduct
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Community Involvement
Volunteers for Keeping Families Connected, a family-focused non-profit.
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