Spears, age 49, has served as assistant city attorney for several Texas cities, a municipal judge and a prosecutor. He received his law degree from St. Mary’s University and has a background in litigation, election law and appellate matters.
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Please tell voters about yourself.
I am a third generation Texan that grew up in a family of lawyers and judges which instilled in me a deep respect for the law, and an understanding of how it can be used to serve the public good and a passion for public service. My driving philosophy in my law practice is a strict adherence to the Constitution, the protection of personal liberties and the understanding that government exists to serve the people. My wife Misty and I have been married for 20 years. We have three daughters and are active members of Summit Church.
Describe your educational background.
I graduated from Texas Tech University with a B.B.A. in accounting and attended St. Mary’s School of Law.
Describe your professional experience, what type of law you’ve practiced and noteworthy accomplishments.
Named as one of San Antonio’s Top Attorneys in civil litigation over the past 14 years in San Antonio Magazine and Scene in S.A. Magazine annual peer survey; 10 years judicial experience as Presiding Municipal Court Judge for Von Ormy, Texas; 17 years as an Appellate lawyer and litigator; Licensed in all Texas state courts, federal courts, and 5th Circuit Court of Appeals; Tried over 100 Jury trials; 10 years as lead prosecutor for the City of Kyle, Texas; Former City Attorney; Frequent presenter at legal and continuing legal education seminars.
Why are you seeking this office and why did you decide to be a candidate in the political party you chose?
My experience representing municipalities and governmental entities allowed me to learn all areas of civil litigation such as defending lawsuits from trial thru appeal in areas such as vehicle accidents, premises defects, contract disputes, employment litigation, constitutional law, land use, zoning, annexation, open meetings act, jurisdictional issues as well as transactional law and prosecution of criminal cases and ordinances violations, and all areas of law in between. I have handled these types of cases from pre-litigation to trial as well as several appeals across the State of Texas.
The Fourth Court of Appeals hears civil cases dealing with all areas of the law as well as criminal cases. I have the necessary skill set and the opportunity to apply all my years of experience in these matters to the cases before the Court. I believe that judges should be elected based on qualifications and experience. Judges must follow the law without regard to political affiliation or personal beliefs. Judges must not legislate from the bench.
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