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Oct. 27, 2006
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Houston Chronicle endorses Judge Schneider
Newspaper gives judge high marks for career spent protecting children
The Houston Chronicle – the largest daily newspaper in Texas – endorsed 315th Juvenile District Judge Mike Schneider in a recent editorial that praised the Harris County jurist for his handling of high-profile cases and a career devoted to protecting children.
“I’m proud to have this endorsement,” said Judge Schneider, who is the Republican nominee on the November 7th General Election ballot. “Obviously, the newspaper’s editorial board realizes how important it is to have qualified, committed and passionate judges in our juvenile courts.”
After winning the Republican Primary in March and after the Honorable Kent Ellis opted to retire before the end of his term, Judge Schneider was appointed to preside in the 315th. The Houstonian with deep community roots and much-needed experience as a former civil prosecutor who understands all aspects of the law practiced in juvenile courts is now running for a full four-year term.
In its editorial, the Chronicle said: “Recently appointed to this demanding bench by Gov. Rick Perry, Schneider seeks re-election to a four-year term. Schneider has devoted his career to protecting children, both as an assistant Harris County attorney and as general counsel of Houston’s renowned Children’s Assessment Center. In his short time on the bench, Judge Schneider has already handled high-profile cases, and his demonstrated competency recommends his election to a full term.”
The newspaper’s backing is only one of the diverse endorsements received by Judge Schneider. He has also been endorsed by the Houston Police Officers’ Union, POLICE, Inc., the Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston, the Jewish Herald-Voice, the Houston Association of Realtors, the “C” Club, the Pasadena Bar Association and the Houston Realty Breakfast Club. Several local elected officials are also supporting his campaign.
Judge Schneider also recently won the Houston Bar Association’s Judicial Preference Poll. That came after he received the most “qualified” and “well qualified votes” in the HBA Judicial Candidate Qualification Poll during the March Primary.
Oct. 12, 2006
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Judge Schneider urges people to vote
Judicial races are an important part of the ballot
315th Juvenile District Court Judge Mike Schneider reminded voters this week that Early Voting starts October 23rd and ends November 3rd and that Election Day is Tuesday, November 7th.
“Judges can’t endorse particular candidates,” said Judge Schneider, who was appointed to preside in the 315th Juvenile District Court in April and is on the ballot November 7th. “But I know we can encourage people to get involved in the process and make their preference known. This is the say we get in how things are run and that’s vital, especially in judicial races. Your voice must be heard and voting is the best way to make sure it is.”
And though a lot of media attention has been focused on the well-publicized gubernatorial race in Texas, Judge Schneider said voters should not forget that there are important choices to make “down the ballot.”
“Our courtrooms belong to the people,” he said. “In the case of the 315th and other juvenile courts, they are specifically tasked with protecting our children and our families and making sure balance is brought to the mix of criminal, civil and family law practiced there. The issues, cases and challenges we confront in our courts, especially our juvenile courts, make a big difference in our community and its future.”
Judge Schneider, a former civil prosecutor who specialized in the trial and administration of juvenile court cases, is a Republican running for his first full term. He has been endorsed by a diverse mix of leaders and organizations – the Houston Police Officers Union, POLICE, Inc., the Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston, the “C” Club and the Houston Realty Breakfast Club.
Judge Schneider recently won the Houston Bar Association’s Judicial Preference Poll and earlier this year he received the most “qualified” and “well qualified” votes in the HBA Judicial Candidate Qualification Poll.
“MABAH is dedicated to issues everyone in the legal community should care passionately about – maintaining and elevating our standards of professional conduct, improving opportunities for Hispanic attorneys and promoting a better understanding of the legal profession to the Hispanic community and general public,” said Judge Schneider, who was appointed Judge of the 315th Juvenile District Court in April. “I’m proud to have the support of this group of legal leaders.”
MABAH’s endorsement is yet another vote of confidence for Judge Schneider as Election Day draws closers. Judge Schneider recently won the Houston Bar Association’s Judicial Preference Poll. That came after he received the most “qualified” and “well qualified” votes in the HBA Judicial Candidate Qualification Poll before the March Primary.
Judge Schneider, a Republican and former civil prosecutor who specialized in the trial and administration of juvenile court cases, is running for his first full term on the bench. He has also recently received endorsements from the “C” Club and tle Houston Realty Breakfast Club.
“The campaign is holding on to its momentum and to get endorsements from such a diverse group of leaders and organizations is something that makes me happy,” Judge Schneider said. “Our courtrooms are places where all kinds of people come together to seek justice and resolve issues. I think our campaign mirrors that.”
Oct. 12, 2006
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MABAH endorses Judge Schneider
Other Groups also endorse juvenile court judge in fall election.
The prestigious Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston (MABAH) announced this week it was endorsing 315th Juvenile District Court Judge Mike Schneider in the November 7th General Election.
Known as the largest “Hispanic law firm” in Houston, MABAH entered its 34th year of service to the legal community and Hispanic residents in 2006. It announced its endorsements for the upcoming election after conducting an exhaustive interview and screening process for candidates.
“MABAH is dedicated to issues everyone in the legal community should care passionately about – maintaining and elevating our standards of professional conduct, improving opportunities for Hispanic attorneys and promoting a better understanding of the legal profession to the Hispanic community and general public,” said Judge Schneider, who was appointed Judge of the 315th Juvenile District Court in April. “I’m proud to have the support of this group of legal leaders.”
MABAH’s endorsement is yet another vote of confidence for Judge Schneider as Election Day draws closers. Judge Schneider recently won the Houston Bar Association’s Judicial Preference Poll. That came after he received the most “qualified” and “well qualified” votes in the HBA Judicial Candidate Qualification Poll before the March Primary.
Judge Schneider, a Republican and former civil prosecutor who specialized in the trial and administration of juvenile court cases, is running for his first full term on the bench. He has also recently received endorsements from the “C” Club and the Houston Realty Breakfast Club.
“The campaign is holding on to its momentum and to get endorsements from such a diverse group of leaders and organizations is something that makes me happy,” Judge Schneider said. “Our courtrooms are places where all kinds of people come together to seek justice and resolve issues. I think our campaign mirrors that.”
Oct. 12, 2006
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Judge Schneider is choice of law enforcement
The Houston Police Officers’ Union – the city’s largest organization of police officers – joined other law enforcement leaders this week in endorsing 315th Juvenile District Court Judge Mike Schneider in the November 7th General Election.
“We put our lives on the line everyday to protect the law-abiding citizens of our community,” said HPOU President Hans Marticiuc. “We are proud that we have Judge Mike Schneider on the bench to ensure that justice will always prevail.”
The 4,700 men and women who belong to HPOU joined the 2,000 members of POLICE, Inc. (Peace Officers Looking Into Courthouse Excellence) in endorsing Judge Schneider.
The membership of POLICE, Inc., which was established 10 years ago, consists of active and retired law enforcement officers from throughout the Greater Houston area, including men and women of the Houston Police Department, DEA, FBI, Harris County Sheriff’s Department and the offices of county constables.
“Judge Schneider is a man of honor and a stand-up guy,” said Doug Dyess, president of POLICE, Inc. “He’s a great judge. We know he will look out for the children and families of this community. We know Judge Schneider is fair and always does what he says he will do.”
Judge Schneider, who was appointed to serve as Judge of the 315th Juvenile District Court in April, said he was proud to have the support of HPOU and POLICE, Inc. and the continued backing of leaders like Harris County Sheriff Tommy Thomas and Harris County constables Bill Bailey, Glen Cheek and Ron Hickman.
“To have the support of law enforcement leaders and groups like HPOU and POLICE, Inc. is important,” Judge Schneider said. “They represent a lot of folks who risk it all in the fight against crime. They know what our families and children are facing on the streets. I’m glad they recognize that law enforcement officers, like everyone else, will be treated with fairness and respect in the 315th.”
Sept. 24, 2006
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Judge Mike Schneider wins HBA Poll
315th Juvenile District Court Judge Mike Schneider won an overwhelming vote of support from Houston’s legal community last week in the Houston Bar Association 2006 Judicial Preference Poll.
More than 61 percent of those who ranked the candidates in the race for the 315th said Judge Schneider was their preferred choice. Judge Schneider, who has presided in the 315th Juvenile District Court since being appointed in April, is seeking his first four-year full term on the bench as the nominee of the Harris County Republican Party.
“Though the true test will come on Election Day, I’m happy the legal community has shown such confidence in me and how I run my court,” said Judge Schneider, a Houston native and graduate of Texas A&M University and the South Texas College of Law. “The key is running a court where respect and fairness are paramount. Any attorney who steps into the 315th knows he or she will be treated with respect and that this court belongs to all the people of Texas.”
The results of the 2006 Judicial Preference Poll are not a Houston Bar Association endorsement, but Judge Schneider said he hoped voters would find the information helpful. Early voting starts Oct. 23 and runs though Nov. 3. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Earlier this year, before the March primary, Judge Schneider also received the most “qualified” and “well qualified” votes during the HBA Judicial Candidate Qualification Poll.
“This is an important court,” Judge Schneider said. “We deal with a complex mix of juvenile, family, criminal and civil law. We’re confronting the next generation of criminals here. The stakes are high and the people deserve the best person in this job. I am the most qualified and I want to continue serving the people of Texas as Judge of the 315th Juvenile District Court.”
Judge Schneider is a former assistant Harris County Attorney who specialized in the trial and administration of juvenile court cases. He is also the former general counsel to the renowned Harris County Children’s Assessment Center and once supervised a team of county lawyers who had thousands of child protective custody cases pending in local courts.
Since taking the bench, Judge Schneider has streamlined the court’s docket, reduced the number of pending cases and worked with local officials to make sure taxpayer money is spent wisely on juvenile detention and court facilities.