Republican lawyer Gino J. Rossini faces former state District Judge Kim Cooks, a Democrat.
Often during our recommendation process we give great weight to judicial candidates who already have experience on the bench.
But in the race for Place 11 of the 5th Court of Appeals, former state District Judge Kim Cooks’ previous service as a Dallas County family court judge gives us pause. Voters should elect her opponent, Republican Gino J. Rossini, an experienced appellate lawyer and partner at one of the most respected law firms in Dallas.Rossini well understands the 5th Court of Appeals because he’s practiced before it for years.
The qualified judiciary committee did not deem Cooks a qualified candidate. In addition, we have concerns about her excessive use of social media which frequently seems self-promoting.We’re concerned that often judges get elected solely on political affiliation. But if voters want the best person in Place 11 of the 5th Court, they should choose Rossini.Dallas Morning News editorials are written by the paper's Editorial Board and serve as the voice and view of the paper.
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