RE-ELECT JUDGE ODELL HOLMES JUDGE OF MUNICIPAL COURT OF APPEALS
EL PASO, TX
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February 17, 2017
The Campaign Kicks Off
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493 Timber Oaks, El Paso, TX, 79932
TO THE CITIZENS
OF EL PASO
I WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT MY JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE, AND THE COURT I HAVE PRESIDED OVER FOR 38 YEARS. I HAVE SERVED AS A TRIAL AND APPELLATE JUDGE SINCE 1979. I HOPE THAT THIS INFORMATION WILL ASSIST YOU WHEN VOTING.
I HAVE BEEN THE ONLY JUDGE OF THIS COURT SINCE ITS INCEPTION. IT HAS BEEN MY GOAL TO INSURE THAT THE COURT MEETS ITS JUDICIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND SERVES THE CITIZENS IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN MINDFUL THAT TEXAS LAW FAVORS GIVING A PERSON THE OPPORTUNITY TO CURE PROCEDURAL DEFECTS SO THAT A CASE MAY BE DECIDED ON ITS MERITS. MY ALLEGIANCE HAS ALWAYS BEEN TO THE LEGAL PRINCIPLES THAT APPLY TO THE FACTS.
A REALLY GOOD JUDGE IS ONE WHO LISTENS TO THE CASE, IS RESPECTFUL, IS FAIR AND IMPARTIAL, AND RULES BASED ON THE EVIDENCE AND THE LAW.
I HAVE BEEN HONORED TO HAVE SERVED AS THE JUDGE OF THIS COURT. YOUR VOTE WILL ALLOW ME TO CONTINUE TO DO SO, AND I WILL GIVE ALL CITIZENS A FAIR OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Municipal Court of Appeals Judge 1985 - Present
Municipal Court No. 1, '79-'85
El Paso Assistant District Attorney, '68-'69
Associate-- Law Firm
Collins, Langford & Pine '69-'72
El Paso City Prosecutor, '75-'79
Past Officer and Director, Texas Young Lawyers Association
Past President, El Paso Trial Lawyers Association
Voted Outstanding Young Lawyer, 1975
Certified Mediator
Former Director Texas Municipal Court Association
Former Director Texas Municipal Court Education Center
Practicing Attorney since 1968
PERSONAL
A native El Pasoan
St. Patrick's Parochial School
Austin High School
National Honor Society
Student Body President
Varsity Basketball, 4 year
letter man
Varsity basketball team
captain
Varsity Basketball,
All-District
Varsity Baseball,
3 year letter man
Texas Western College (UTEP)
Bachelor of Business
Administration 1966
Miner Basketball Team 1962-65
Orange Key Scholastic
Honor Society
Baylor Law School
Juris Doctorate Degree
James P. Alexander Award
Judge Holmes and his wife, Annette have been married for 39 years, and have three children, Jamie Holmes, Amanda DiBenedetto, Courtney Boggs and six grandchildren.
WANT TO VOTE FOR A REALLY GOOD JUDGE
A JUDGE WHO IS:
EXPERIENCED
KNOWLEDGEABLE
FAIR AND IMPARTIAL
RESPECTFUL
LISTENS TO BOTH SIDES
FOLLOWS THE LAW
Information About Municipal Court of Appeals
The links mentioned below can be accessed at:
http://www.elpasotexas.gov/municipal-courts/judiciary/court-of-appeals
Municipal Court of Appeals
It is my honor to serve the citizens of El Paso as judge of the El Paso Municipal Court of Appeals. I hope that the information in the “Citizen’s Guide to Appeal” will assist you in deciding if you want to appeal your case, and if so, what steps you need to take to perfect that appeal. (Guia de Apelactiones de la Corte Municipal)
First, it is important to understand that the appeal of your case does not involve a retrial of the issues that have already been decided by the Trial Court. That is, the Appellate Court does not rehear the evidence in the case, but only concerns itself with issues of law and legal questions involved in the trial of the case. Therefore, the appeal is a limited one, addressing only questions of law, and does not afford you an opportunity to retry your case before a different judge.
Of course, if you believe the Trial Court has made an error of law in respect to its findings in your case, you are entitled to appeal your case. It is essential that you meet the guidelines for your appeal, or it may be dismissed on procedural grounds. In an effort to assist you in perfecting your appeal, the information in the “Citizen’s Guide to Appeal” should be helpful. The purpose then is to help you secure the rights which are afforded you by law, and it is to that end that this information is provided.
If you would like to identify decisions on appellate cases related to the issue you are raising in your appeal, you may find helpful the Subject Index: Court of Appeals Cases.
ODELL HOLMES, JR.
Judge
Municipal Court of Appeals
City of El Paso