The Collin County Observer

About a week ago, I received an email from attorney Angela Tucker informing me that, "This morning I received a note from a friend saying that you had done a piece today in the Collin County Observer regarding the Collin County Court at Law #3 candidates. I wanted for you to hear directly from me that I am officially a candidate for this race."

Five days later, Ms. Tucker issued the following press release:

Press Release

For Immediate Release
Contact: Angela Tucker

Collin County Attorney Angela Tucker Announces Candidacy for District Court #219

McKinney, Texas October 30, 2009 - Local Attorney Angela Tucker has announced her intentions to seek the position of Judge of the 219th District Court. Judge Curt Henderson has presided over the Court for the past 21 years and plans to retire.

After numerous requests and encouragement from various community leaders, business leaders, attorneys, and local Republicans, I am pleased to announce my candidacy, Tucker said. "The citizens of Collin County deserve a well qualified judge with experience in all areas of law handled by this court."

Throughout Tucker's education and thirteen years practicing law, her focus has been on preparing for this opportunity. Since graduating from SMU School of Law, Tucker has practiced both civil and criminal law. After spending four years as an Assistant District Attorney, she opened her law office and currently is a partner in a local firm.

Tucker's legal career encompasses well over 100 jury trials and many more trials and contested hearings before the Court. Her legal experience has included criminal, civil, juvenile, family law, child protective services, mental health and bankruptcy. "I am the only candidate with experience in Death Penalty cases. A judge in this court needs that experience to effectively preside over those matters," Tucker stated.

"I am committed to representing the people of Collin County by serving as the next Judge of the 219th District Court. To maintain high legal standards, it is imperative that we elect judges who have a strong work ethic, high moral standards, and diverse experience.

"Having been involved in numerous campaigns, I recognize the hard work and effort that lies before me. I intend to run a strong grassroots campaign and recognize the importance of strong conservative support in Collin County."

Following the resignation of Judge Greg Willis and his announcement to run for District Attorney, Tucker was approached by community leaders looking for a diversely qualified candidate for the 219th. Although Tucker originally planned to run for Collin County Court at Law #3, the encouragement from local leaders led her to consider this position.

In announcing his support for Tucker, Mac Hendricks, campaign treasurer and local community leader, said "Collin County needs conservative ethical judges committed to the letter of the law, and Angela Tucker embodies that and more. Angela's dedication to family, community, and strong work ethic characterizes the type of judges we need in our county."

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