The Collin County Observer

In his continuing series of profiles of the judicial races, Frisco's DWI Attorney, Hunter Biederman takes a look at the candidates in the race for Court at Law #4.

His original article can be read on his blog, The Frisco DWI Attorney & Lawyer Blog.

Bill

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The Race For Collin County Court Four

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Hunter Biederman
The Frisco DWI Attorney & Lawyer Blog

Recently, the former judge of County Court Four, Judge Ray Wheless was appointed to the 366th District Court. This leaves an open court. I have heard of many names that may be running for the open seat. As with before, I am only profiling those candidates who have either directly told me they are running, or have a campaign website up. If you are running for this bench and would like to be added here, please let me know and I will add you.

LINDA WYNN DRAIN

Linda Wynn Drain is a currently in private practice as founding partner of Nolte, Drain & Rosenthal, PLLC in McKinney. Her experience includes experience includes criminal, civil, family, juvenile, personal injury, and wills & probate law. Mrs. Drain served as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney and Felony Prosecutor for Collin County’s District Attorney’s Office. She is also a founding Member of Collin County Bench Bar Foundation.

Mrs. Drain “believes in the conservative principles of personal responsibility and strict interpretation of the law. Managing a fiscally responsible court docket is a function of applying these principles. Accomplishing these common sense goals will serve every citizen in Court 4 and every taxpayer of Collin County.”

More about Mrs. Drain’s experience and plans for the bench can be found on her campaign website at www.lindawynndrainforjudge.com.

DALE ROSE

Dale Rose was a criminal prosecutor in Dallas County and has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in civil cases. His first career was as a police officer for the City of Garland where he was the youngest candidate ever accepted. He worked in that capacity for 6 years, before beginning his second career as an attorney.

“Shortly after my graduation from law school, I knew that I wanted to be a Judge sometime in my legal career. Knowing that the Collin County Court's at Law are "general jurisdiction" courts (hear both civil and criminal cases), I knew that I would need a lot of trial experience from both the criminal law and the civil law side. Based on this, in my 17 years as a lawyer, I have tried over one hundred thirty (130) jury trials in both criminal and civil litigation.”

Mr. Rose is a former President, Vice President and Secretary of Collin County Bar Association. More information about Mr. Rose’s experience and plans for the bench can be found on his campaign website at www.roseforjudge.org.

Hunter Biederman is a DWI / Criminal Defense Attorney in Collin County. He publishes his blog (www.friscodwilawyer.com) which focuses on the Collin County and Texas legal system. He can be reached at friscolaw@gmail.com or (888) DWI-FRISCO.

Bill adds another candidate he just learned about:

CHRYSTI BRYANT

Chrysti Bryant is a graduate of the Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. Chrysti served as a member of the Law Review. While in law school, she worked as an intern with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, Appellate Section.

Her campaign web site describes her as, "a civil trial attorney who has distinguished herself by defending those who have been targeted by personal injury lawsuits. She has been involved in numerous cases ranging from minor automobile accidents to complex multi-party litigation. Chrysti previously worked alongside law enforcement as an attorney with the Texas Department of Public Safety suspending the driver’s licenses of drunk drivers."

She describes her judicial philosophy as, "strictly applying the law to the facts of each case and will not legislate from the bench." She then states that, "Anyone who appears before her will receive a full opportunity to present their case. However, frivolous lawsuits will not be tolerated."

Ms. Bryant formerly volunteered with the City of Plano Teen Court program and Legal Aid of Northwest Texas. She is an active member of Faith Church of Plano and works with its youth ministry and small group ministry.

Bill

Other articles in this series by Hunter Biederman:

The Race for Collin County Court at Law Two

The Race for Collin County Court at Law Four

The Race for Collin County Court at Law Six

The Race for Collin County's 219th District Court

Collin County District Attorney Race Heating Up