Judge Raquel “Rocky” Jones originally hails from Ft. Wayne, Indiana and was raised by a single mother. After moving to Texas at a young age, Judge Jones went on to receive a four-year academic scholarship and graduated from Texas A&M University in College Station with a double major in Political Science and Journalism. During her tenure at A&M, Judge Rocky participated on the track team as well as became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. After finishing her undergraduate studies in 1993, she went on to be one of the youngest students enrolled in her law school class at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio at age 22 where she also received a 3-year scholarship from the U.S. Department of Education as an endowment fellow for the Council on Legal Education Opportunities. While at St. Mary’s, Rocky studied abroad in Innsbruck, Austria at the Institute on World Legal Problems where Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg was one of her professors for the course. She is married to a retired Air Force vet and the mother of a 10-year-old son (which is her real job).
Judge Jones brings to the bench a diverse legal experience including prosecution, criminal defense and civil law. Judge Rocky has been a lawyer for 29 years and for 19 years she was a prosecuting attorney on felony criminal cases. She has been a prosecutor in both Dallas and Fort Worth – District Attorney Offices as well as the Dallas City Attorney’s Office.
Why I am running for a 3rd term and re-election of the 203rd Judicial District Court
Over the past six years, I prided myself on dispensing justice with reliability, impartiality and fairness to both victims and the accused. I am running for re-election to ensure that accountability and justice remain on the court.
Like a seasoned boxer, I’ve faced challenges head-on, delivering justice with precision and unwavering commitment. Just as champions train relentlessly for the ring, I have dedicated myself to upholding the law and serving our community with integrity. Over the years I have tried to feverishly to dispense justice with a champion’s heart conveying compassion for the victims and dedication in protecting the rights of all citizens.
I want to remain in your corner with Fairness and Integrity as a candidate who is a reliable advocate for justice. As your presiding Judge of the 203rd Judicial District Court, I will continue to hold people accountable for their actions by “Fighting for Justice, Round After Round” in my ongoing dedication to upholding justice. With my mental Health specialty court, I will continue to examine the root causes of why offenses are committed. The true test of a good contender often unfolds in the second round. As your current Judge of the 203rd Judicial District Court, I will continue to keep our communities safe and provide fairness to those accused. I am running because the citizens of Dallas County deserve a judge who has a thorough knowledge of the law and honors the laws she is sworn to uphold.
Since my election in 2018, I have been working to keep our communities safe and provide fairness to those accused, but there is still much work to be done. I need your continued support in the fight for equality and justice for all persons who are involved in the criminal justice system. To quote the great Muhammad Ali, “Champions aren’t made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them—a desire, a dream, a vision.” This statement speaks to my inner drive and vision that is essential for strong leadership inside and outside the courtroom.
When I took office, my goals were to restore accountability, reliability and justice to the Court, and if Dallas County voters allow me the honor of continuing to serve, I promise to maintain dependability in these areas. I would like to remain in the “Ring for Fairness and Integrity” showing my commitment to fairness and integrity in the judiciary. I am proud and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the presiding Judge of the 203rd Judicial District Court, and I would be honored to be re-elected, so I can continue making a difference in our judicial system.
