DAMIANE DIANNE CURVEY

Democratic Incumbent

On ballot as: DAMIANE DIANNE CURVEY
Current role: Judge, 280th Family District Court, Harris County (since January 1, 2023)
Background: J.D., Texas Southern University (2005) (per State Bar)
Experience: Defeated Rosa Cardenas in the November 8, 2022 general election
Defeated incumbent Barbara J. Stalder in the March 1, 2022 Democratic primary
2022 candidate survey: described herself as "a 17 year practicing attorney" in criminal and family law cases
Top priorities: 2022 candidate survey: "I want to employ trauma-informed practices within the court to help those who have been harmed and those who harm."
2022 survey: "Ensure that applicants do not have to pay for interpreters in order to tell their story."
2022 survey: "Protect applicants by creating a system where signed orders get to law enforcement in a timely manner."
Tidbits: Judicial philosophy: In a 2022 Ballotpedia survey: "I also know how to read and apply the law, as written."
Court administration: In a 2022 Ballotpedia survey: "Making sure there are interpreters in the court each day also guarantees people who speak a language other than English the proper access to the courts."
Endorsements: Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation
Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus
Bay Area Democratic Movement
Houston Black American Democrats
Houston Association of Women Attorneys
Campaign website: Not found

Family District Judge, 280th Judicial District