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Experienced Leadership for the First Court of Appeals, Place 4

Former Justice Julie Countiss is running for Justice, First Court of Appeals, Place 4. With six years of service on the Court and more than 300 written opinions on the merits, Julie brings proven judicial experience, thoughtful legal analysis, and a strong commitment to fair and impartial justice. In recognition of her work on the bench, Julie was named Appellate Judge of the Year in 2023 by the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists.

6 Years

Serving on the First Court of Appeals

300+

Written opinions authored on the merits

Thousands

Of appellate matters considered

A Career Dedicated to Public Service

Julie Countiss has dedicated much of her professional life to public service. Before joining the appellate bench, she served as an Assistant County Attorney with the Harris County Attorney’s Office, where she represented Harris County in state and federal civil litigation and advised public officials on compliance with local, state, and federal law.

Her commitment to serving others began years earlier as a Teach for America teacher in the South Bronx. That experience helped shape her lifelong belief in public service, community involvement, and the importance of strengthening the institutions and communities we rely on.

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Beyond the Courtroom

Julie Countiss’s commitment to the legal profession extends beyond her work on the appellate bench. She was appointed by the Supreme Court of Texas to serve on the Texas Children’s Commission, where she supported efforts to strengthen Texas’s child welfare system and improve judicial and legal practices affecting children and families.

Julie has also served in numerous leadership roles with the Houston Bar Association, contributing to the legal community through education, professionalism, and service. Her dedication has been recognized with two Houston Bar Association President’s Awards.

Meet Julie Countiss

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Proven Judicial Experience for the First Court of Appeals

Serving as an appellate justice requires careful legal analysis, sound judgment, and the ability to evaluate complex issues while applying the law consistently and thoughtfully.

Julie Countiss brings that proven judicial experience to the First Court of Appeals, Place 4, along with six years of firsthand service on the Court.

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