Attorney. Advocate. Judicial Candidate.
Nearly two decades of civil trial experience. A prosecutor's discipline, a civil litigator's precision, and an unwavering commitment to equal access to justice — in every courtroom, for every Texan.
Texas civil district courts are the front lines of justice for everyday Texans — where contracts are enforced, businesses are held accountable, and individuals protect their rights. These courts deserve a judge with real courtroom experience, not just a resume.
I am Lema May Mousilli, and I have spent 20 years inside courtrooms across Texas and the country — not behind a desk. I have represented individuals against powerful corporations, navigated complex commercial disputes, argued appeals, and served as mediator, guardian ad litem, and court-appointed counsel. I know what it feels like to stand before a judge with a client's future on the line. That perspective will define how I serve on the bench.
Harris County's civil dockets face persistent delays that cost litigants time, money, and justice. I will bring disciplined docket management, clear scheduling, and prompt rulings — while never sacrificing fairness or due process. Every person who appears before my court will be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of who they are or who they hired.
I am announcing my candidacy for Civil District Court because I believe Harris County deserves a judge who has earned this bench — one case, one client, one courtroom at a time.
Texas civil courts carry significant backlogs that cost litigants years and thousands in carrying costs. I will prioritize efficient, fair docket management — with clear scheduling, timely rulings, and a disciplined approach that respects every party's time and resources.
I support reasonable judicial term limits to promote accountability, fresh perspectives, and continued public confidence in our courts. A judiciary that remains engaged and responsive is essential to public trust in Harris County's civil justice system.
Civil litigation should not be a tool available only to the wealthy. I will run a courtroom where individuals and small businesses are treated with the same rigor and respect as the most powerful corporations and law firms in Texas.
"I know what it feels like to stand before a judge with a client's future on the line. That perspective will define how I serve on the bench."
My name is Lema May Mousilli. I am a committed Democrat, a trial attorney, a law professor, and a proud single mother to a bright 14-year-old who inspires everything I do. I have practiced law for 20 years — in state courts, federal courts, appellate courts, and courtrooms across the United States — as both plaintiff's counsel and defense attorney.
I have represented individuals against powerful corporations, navigated complex commercial disputes, served as mediator, guardian ad litem, and court-appointed counsel. I bring a unique and multidimensional perspective to the bench — one built case by case, courtroom by courtroom.
Every person who appears before the court will be treated with dignity, patience, and respect — without exception.
Discrimination has no place in my courtroom. Every case will be decided on its merits, impartially and faithfully.
Justice must be accessible to everyone — regardless of background, resources, or representation.
Texas Civil District Courts are the primary trial courts for civil matters in Harris County. They handle commercial disputes, personal injury litigation, contract enforcement, real property matters, civil rights actions, and complex multi-party litigation. The cases are consequential. The decisions last a lifetime.
A civil district court judge presides over jury trials, bench trials, hearings, and complex pretrial matters. The role demands mastery of civil procedure, evidence, and substantive law across dozens of practice areas — along with the discipline to manage a demanding docket fairly and efficiently.
Lema May Mousilli has litigated civil cases at the trial and appellate levels — in Texas state courts, federal courts, and courtrooms across the country — for 20 years. She has been on both sides of the courtroom. She knows exactly what this bench requires.
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