| Court & Place | Democrat | Republican | Notes/Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheri Thomas (D - Houston)  | Kevin D. Jewell (R) – Houston  | Candidate (L) | |
| Campaign Website | www.cherithomasforjustice.com | JusticeKevinJewell.com | |
| Campaign Phone | (832) 563-3644 | ||
| Campaign Mailing Address | 14027 Memorial Dr, #392, Houston, TX 77079
| P.O. Box 684281 Austin, Texas 78768 | |
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| Current Occupation | Attorney | Justice 2016 – Present | |
| Years of Texas Residency | 43 | 54 | |
| JD School & Year | University of Texas School of Law, JD with Honors 2004 | University of Houston Law Center | |
| Other Education | University of Texas at Austin BA with honors, 2001 | University of Texas at Austin | |
| Year of State Bar Licensure | 2004 | 1993 | |
| Legal Experience - Nonjudicial | Partner, Lewis Thomas Law PC | Shareholder, Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry; Chair of appellate practice group, Co-chair of litigation practice group | |
| Jury Trial Experience | 10+ | ||
| Appellate Judicial Experience | In 23 years of private practice, I have handled hundreds of appeals and presented oral argument in over 100 cases collectively in the Supreme Court of Texas (10 cases), all intermediate appellate courts in Texas, and several United States courts of appeals. | ||
| Other Judicial Experience | |||
| Board Certifications | Civil Appellate Law 1998 | ||
| Courts Admitted | Supreme Court of Texas | U.S. Supreme Court Supreme Court of Texas U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth, Seventh, Eighth, Tenth, Eleventh, D.C., Federal Circuits U.S. District Courts Texas (all districts) District of Columbia | |
| Honors and Awards | Recognized as Rising Star by Texas Super Lawyers (five times) Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation | Recognized as Texas Super Lawyer since 2005 | |
| Prior Elections | March 1, 2016 Republican Primary: won 56% November 8, 2016 General: won 52% | ||
| Most Recent Bar Polls | State Bar (Feb '22) 331 | State Bar (Feb '22) 592 December 2021 HBA qualifications poll: over 70%, "very good" or "excellent" (overall rating) | |
| Key Endorsements (Max 5) | Association of Women Attorneys of Houston Mexican American Bar Association of Houston Houston Chronicle Our Revolution Harris County Chapter Greater Heights Democratic Club | Texas Civil Justice League PAC Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC Houston Police Officers Union Latino Peace Officers Association PAC Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association | |
| Judicial Philosophy (Max 250 words) | Texans are entitled to qualified, fair, and impartial justices. Cherí has a broad range of experience working on a variety of legal issues. Cherí has managed cases at all stages of litigation and has extensive experience as an appellate advocate. Cherí is particularly well-suited to become a Justice on the Fourteenth Court of Appeals as her legal career has focused on legal research and writing, the principal work of an appellate court. Cherí has worked on numerous civil and criminal appeals, in private practice and as a staff attorney advising and supporting judges on the Fourteenth Court of Appeals. She knows what it takes to review appeals accurately and efficiently, and her experience as a litigator will give her an edge as an appellate judge. | I serve Texans on the Fourteenth Court of Appeals as a fair and impartial Judge who upholds the rule of law and will never legislate from the bench. I apply the law as written and never favor one party over another due to personal preference or other extra-judicial influence. I believe a judge’s core job is to deliver justice for all and give all parties the fair day in court they deserve. Regardless of personal beliefs or any partisan affiliation, I will always do my part to ensure justice is served in Texas and that our courts remain an independent branch of government as intended and never become yet another political arena. I am proud to be a Justice who applies the law equally and fairly, with competence and integrity. | |
| Misc | Cherí has the skills to be a good Justice: good judgment and the ability to perform rigorous, meticulous legal analysis. If elected, Cherí will work to ensure Texas is a state we are proud to call home, one that values equality, dignity, generosity, and compassion. She will work hard, make well-reasoned decisions, and treat everyone with fairness and respect. | ||
| Date Submitted by Candidate | February 7, 2022 | February 11, 2022 |
