As a community, Austin understands that justice is a right that belongs to all. Access to justice is critically important to me. As Judge of Travis County’s 455th Civil District Court, I serve on a task force to protect domestic violence survivors from guns, I ensure that marriage ceremonies are available to all, and I support Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas, an organization that provides legal services to marginalized members of our community. My court has handled a wide variety of cases, everything from complex business litigation to cases involving self-represented litigants fighting for their most basic rights. Prior to taking the bench, I was a front-line trial attorney fighting for issues such as marriage equality and the dignity of immigrants. As a community leader, I have worked on behalf of recent immigrants and those experiencing homelessness.
I am running for a second term on the bench because I want to build on the work I have already started and make the Travis County courts accessible to all.
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Laurie Eiserloh is the mother of grown children, a judge, and a lifelong Democrat. She and her wife Jess live in Austin with their rescued animal companions, Martha the cat and Rusty the dog.
Through her previous work as the Director of the Lesbian and Gay Rights Lobby of Texas and her service to non-profits like El Buen Samaritano, Laurie has demonstrated her commitment to making sure that every person has a voice in our community and in our court system.