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Ended indiscriminate shackling.
Eliminated backlog inherited in 2019 and ended 2025 with the lowest active caseload in the Juvenile Justice Center.
Managed taxpayer resources and improved representation by leading the Juvenile District Courts in appointing the Public Defender’s Office.
Ensured everyone receives equal and fair treatment under the law, regardless of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, economic status, or religion.
"Having witnessed first-hand the impacts juvenile and CPS cases impose on children and their families, I strive each day to make decisions to provide the best outcomes for the family, youth, and community. "
-Judge Leah Shapiro
Accomplishments & Activities
The 315th District Court handles delinquency and dependency dockets, hearing cases in which children are charged with criminal offenses and CPS lawsuits alleging abuse and neglect of children.
Community Engagement
In addition to traditional duties, Judge Shapiro actively engages the community and judiciary to enhance the state of dependency and delinquency in Harris County and beyond.
Marriages & Adoptions
The 315th District Court does marriages and adoptions for all families regardless of sexual orientation. The court has a dedicated adoption day each month. The court continued uniting families during the pandemic.
315th Associate Judge's Work
Judge Meredith Carr has served as Associate Judge of the 315th District Court since 2023. Judge Carr brings a unique perspective to the bench, having represented litigants on every side of a child welfare case.
