Advocate for Excellence and Integrity in Our Courts.
Candidate for Justice
Texas Fifth District Court of Appeals, Place 2
Jessica Lewis is the Republican nominee for justice of the Texas Fifth District Court of Appeals, Place 2, the court of appeals for Collin, Dallas, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman, and Rockwall counties. Jessica is an attorney, wife, mother, Christ-follower, conservative, and community advocate. In the November 5, 2024 election, Fifth District voters have the opportunity to advance excellence and integrity in our courts. Vote for Jessica Lewis for Texas Fifth District Court of Appeals, Place 2.
Why Vote in Judicial Elections
We Choose Our Judges
In Texas, we elect our judiciary by popular vote. That means that voters decide who will resolve disputes and administer justice in our communities. Who we pick as our judges directly impacts how and whether our rights are protected and our laws are respected.
Efficient, Ethical Courts Protect Our Legal System
Legal cases should be heard in an efficient manner by impartial, ethical judges, who will not be swayed by power, prestige, prejudice, or personal interests. Having appellate-court justices who reliably adhere to the law encourages excellent performance at the trial-court level and provides a backstop for missteps.
Experience and Worldview Matter in Our Judiciary
Everyone has a belief system and those systems impact our actions. Only justices with a worldview rooted in truth, freedom, and equality before the law will faithfully uphold those principles and our laws in the courtroom. A candidate’s experience (i.e. how he or she has chosen to steward their time and resources) indicates their worldview and what they value.
“I am an experienced and hard-working lawyer with a faith and worldview that call me to pursue truth, value the rule of law, and serve others. I’m no politician but have chosen to run because I believe that we must actively protect our judicial system by selecting judges who consistently exhibit and pursue excellence and integrity. We can’t sit out these elections.”
— Jessica Lewis
Qualified. Servant-Hearted. Dedicated.
Legal
Baker Botts L.L.P., Associate (2010-2014)
Act (Advocates for Community Transformation), Attorney and West Dallas Field Director (2014-2016)
Ross, Smith & Binford, PC, Counsel (2016-Present)
Dallas Bar Association, Member
State Bar of Texas Bankruptcy Section, Vice President of Law School Relations (2018-2020)
Christian Legal Society - Dallas Chapter, Treasurer (2021-2024), President (2018–2020) and Treasurer (2016–2017)
Graduate of SMU’s Dedman School of Law (cum laude): Member of SMU Law Review Association, SMU Barristers, Phi Delta Phi, SMU Women in Law
Repeat volunteer experience at Housing Crisis Clinic, South Dallas Legal Clinic, and Dallas County Expunction Expo
Community
Watermark Community Development Corporation, Board Member
Former “Together We Dine” Facilitator with Project Unity
Junior League of Dallas, "Sustainer" Member, having served in placements at Ronald McDonald House, The Senior Source, Dallas Public Library, and Community Partners of Dallas
Attorneys Serving the Community, (Frequent) Member
For the Nations, Former Refugee Resettlement Welcome Team Volunteer
Act (Advocates for Community Transformation), Former Justice Leadership Council Member and Attorney Volunteer
International Justice Mission, Former Dallas Benefit Committee Member
Recognition
2021 (Inaugural Edition), 2022, 2023, and 2024 Editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
2019 Recipient of the Romina L. Mulloy-Bossio Achievement Award for Outstanding Young Bankruptcy Lawyer by the Young Lawyers Committee of the Bankruptcy Law Section of the State Bar of Texas
2015 SMU Women in Law Distinguished Young Alumni Award Recipient
2013 Baker Botts L.L.P. Julius Dorsey Elementary Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient
East Texas Baptist University Graduate (B.S. in Business Administration, magna cum laude): Hollingsworth Fellowship Recipient, David G. Braithwaite Scholarship, Sam Walton Scholarship Recipient, Freshmen Chemistry Award for Top Chemistry Student, F.W. Quinn Award for Top Business Student, Alpha Chi Honors Fraternity, Sigma Beta Delta Business Honors Fraternity
*Organizations listed are provided as facts regarding Jessica Lewis’s current/past involvement and are not representations about endorsements.
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