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Judge, Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 3

Harris County, Texas — Court No. 3 · Election November 3, 2026 · General (partisan)
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Judge Allison Park
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James Miller
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Bio

Judge Allison Park is the incumbent presiding judge of Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 3. She practiced civil litigation for 15 years before her election and is board certified in civil trial law.

James Miller is a civil litigator with over 18 years of trial experience in Harris County and surrounding counties. He is a former assistant district attorney and has tried civil and commercial cases as lead counsel.

Top priorities
  1. Reduce backlog of civil cases through active docket management
  2. Expand mediation and alternative dispute resolution options
  3. Make court procedures clearer for self-represented litigants
  1. Improve courtroom efficiency through firm trial dates
  2. Apply the law as written without judicial overreach
  3. Strengthen access to court records and public proceedings
Background
In one or two sentences, describe your professional and community background.

Board-certified civil trial lawyer with 15 years of practice prior to taking the bench in 2023.

Civil and commercial litigator with 18 years of trial experience and a former assistant district attorney.

Motivation
Why are you running for this office?

I am running for re-election to continue reducing case backlog and expanding access to justice in this court.

I am running because civil litigants in Harris County deserve firm trial dates and consistent application of the law.

Priorities
What is the single most important issue facing this jurisdiction, and how would you address it?

Case backlog. I am implementing structured scheduling orders and expanded mediation referrals.

Predictability. I will set realistic trial dates and hold them firm so parties can plan their cases and lives.

Budget & Finance
How would you approach the office’s budget priorities and fiscal oversight?

I support court budget priorities focused on dedicated mediator time and self-help resources.

I support court budgets that prioritize courtroom staff and technology that speeds the docket.

Constituent Services
How will constituents be able to reach you and provide input?

My court publishes plain-language guides for self-represented parties and accepts public input via the court coordinator.

My court coordinator will publish standing orders and respond to scheduling inquiries within one business day.

Transparency
What measures will you take to ensure transparency and accountability in this role?

All standing orders and procedures are posted publicly and updated promptly when changes occur.

I will publish all rulings on dispositive motions in writing where feasible.

Experience
What relevant experience or qualifications prepare you for this office?

Fifteen years of civil litigation, board certification in civil trial law, and three years on the bench.

Eighteen years of civil trial experience and prior service as an assistant district attorney.

Collaboration
How will you work with colleagues, agencies, or community members who disagree with you?

A judge’s job is to apply the law fairly to every party regardless of who they are or who they hired.

A judge serves every party equally; my courtroom will treat plaintiffs and defendants with the same respect.

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