Judge Jaclanel McFarland, a 5th generation Texan, received her undergraduate and law degrees from Baylor University. She attended graduate school at the University of Oxford in England where she studied comparative constitutional development. An accomplished litigator in Houston for 31 years, she is also a successful mediator and has taught courses in real estate law, business law, and government on the collegiate level.
Judge McFarland is a former member of the Baylor University Board of Regents and First Vice-President of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. She has been recognized in Foremost Women of the 20th Century, Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in American Law, and Who’s Who of American Women.
The Judge has been a frequent speaker at seminars and continuing education classes for the legal community and civic organizations, and has served as a judge at mock trial and moot court competitions for some of the most prestigious law schools in the United States. Judge McFarland has also been a participant and panel member in international law institutes in Ireland, China, Japan and Turkey.
Experience:
Jan. 2009– Today Judge, 133rd Civil District Court of Harris County
1992 – 2008 McFarland & McFarland – Senior Partner
1979 – 1992 Jaclanel Moore McFarland – Solo Practitioner
1978 – 1979 Gerald L. King & Associates – Associate Attorney
1977 – 1978 Tarrant Title Company – Associate Attorney
Education:
1977 Baylor University – Juris Doctorate Degree
1974 University of Oxford – Graduate work in Comparative Constitutional Development
1974 Baylor University – Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Civil and Religious Associations:
South Main Baptist Church, Member
Baptist Center for Ethics, Board of Directors
Baptist General Convention of Texas, Board Member – 1994 – 2000, First Vice President – 1997-1999
Baylor University Sesquicentennial Council of 150, Member – 1993-1995
Harris County Municipal Utility District 104, Board Member
Memorial Northwest Homeowners Association, Board Member
New Baptist Covenant, Member of Communication Committee with President Jimmy Carter
Participant in Mission trips to Brazil – 1992 and Peru – 2006
Representative to SEARCH from South Main Baptist Church – 2004-2007
Seeds for Hope, Advisory Board
Texas Baptist Committed, Texas Baptist Laity, Former Member Board of Directors
Union Baptist Association Center for Counseling, Board Member
Professional Associations:
American Bar Association
College of the State Bar of Texas
Houston Bar Association
Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas
State Bar of Texas
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Academic Associations:
Baylor University Board of Regents (1990-2000, 2001-2006)
Baylor Alumni Association – Life Member
Baylor Alumni Association Council – 2007 to present
Baylor Bear Foundation
Baylor Development Council
Baylor Law Alumni
Baylor Women’s Association of Houston – Founding Member
Golden Key National Honor Society
Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Society
Lone Star College System, Former Instructor in Real Estate Law, Business Law, and Government
Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Fraternity
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
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Endorsed by the Houston Chronicle
“With 30 years’ legal experience under her belt, Democratic incumbent Judge Jaclanel McFarland was a strong candidate when first elected in 2008. But with a life story that ranges from a cotton farm in north Texas to studying at Oxford University and serving on the Baylor University Board of Regents, she was also a prime candidate to be a uniquely Texan judge. Over the past four years, Judge McFarland has not let us down, proving that she has the work ethic and dedication that we like to see on the bench – with a good measure of small-town friendliness.” – 2012 endorsement
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