Qualified | Competent | Impartial

The CQJ is a non-partisan, non-profit, independent organization. It was formed in 1982 for the sole purpose of promoting a competent, fair, and impartial justice system in Dallas County. The CQJ provides the voters of Dallas with information needed to elect qualified judges in both political primaries, runoffs, and in the general election. The CQJ only determines the qualification of candidates for the judgeship they seek. More than one candidate may be determined to be qualified for any particular judgeship or no candidates may be endorsed.

Judicial Qualified Candidates

Members of the Committee

All members of the Committee for a Qualified Judiciary are knowledgeable, reputable, and experienced legal personnel and/or community leaders. Regardless of political views or affiliation, all members are committed to impartial and fair assessment of judicial candidates.

Statement Of Evaluation Criteria

The purpose of the Committee for a Qualified Judiciary is to advance the cause of a competent, fair, and impartial judicial system in Dallas County and the State of Texas based on merit and not political party or persuasion.