Ysidra Kyles
for 209th District Court
Qualifications & Legal Expertise
- Proven Legal Expertise: Over 13 years of experience as a practicing attorney, specializing in criminal law and ensuring fair representation for all.
- Extensive Courtroom Experience: Successfully handled hundreds of cases, ranging from misdemeanors to complex felony trials, demonstrating a deep understanding of the criminal justice system.
- Commitment to Justice: Known for her unwavering dedication to upholding the law while ensuring fairness and equity for every individual who enters the courtroom.
Vision for the 209th Criminal District Court
- Fair and Impartial Judgments: Pledges to treat every case with integrity, ensuring that justice is served without bias or prejudice.
- Community Safety First: Committed to protecting Harris County families by holding violent offenders accountable while supporting rehabilitation programs for non-violent offenders.
- Efficient Case Management: Plans to reduce case backlogs and improve court efficiency, ensuring timely resolutions for victims, defendants, and the community.
Community Connection & Advocacy
- Rooted in Harris County: A lifelong resident of Harris County, Ysidra “Sissy” Kyles understands the unique challenges and needs of the community she serves.
- Advocate for Reform: Supports initiatives to address systemic issues in the criminal justice system, including bail reform and alternatives to incarceration for low-level offenses.
Why Vote for Ysidra “Sissy” Kyles?
- A Voice for Justice: Ysidra “Sissy” Kyles is committed to ensuring that every individual is treated with dignity and respect in the courtroom.
- A Vision for Safety: Focused on creating a safer Harris County through balanced and thoughtful judicial decisions.
- A Leader You Can Trust: With her extensive experience, community ties, and passion for justice, Sissy Kyles is the right choice to lead the 209th Criminal District Court.
About Attorney Ysidra “Sissy” Kyles
(Candidate for Judge, 209th Criminal District Court)
Ysidra “Sissy” Kyles, a native of Houston, is a criminal defense attorney who has represented clients throughout Texas.
Sissy is a 1991 graduate of Sam Houston State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Corrections with a concentration in Criminal Justice. In May 1995, she graduated from Thurgood Marshall School of Law with her Doctorate of Jurisprudence. After many years in the public sector, Ysidra took a few months off to study for the Texas Bar Exam, and in November 2012, the Supreme Court of Texas licensed her as an attorney.
She is currently in private practice, focusing primarily on criminal defense. Sissy is on the court-appointed attorney lists in several Texas counties and takes pride in serving indigent clients who cannot afford legal representation. She advocates zealously for her clients and fights vigorously for justice.
In addition to her legal career, Sissy is also an author. On April 1, 2007, she released her first book, The Hunt Is Over!: Memoirs of an Ex-Preacher’s Wife. Strong in her Christian faith, she is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and currently serves as assistant treasurer for the East Harris County Liberty County Alumnae Chapter. She cherishes the time spent with her family above all else.
Coming from a strong spiritual background, Sissy grew up in church and is a lifelong preacher’s kid. Her favorite scripture is Micah 6:8: “And He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God?”
Married to Roshane Witter, a Jamaican native and recent U.S. resident, she travels to Jamaica frequently and enjoys calling the island her home away from home. Sissy is the proud mother of a 22-year-old son, Xakry, and a 4-year-old bonus son.
Ysidra “Sissy” Kyles is the Democratic judicial candidate for the 209th Criminal District Court of Harris County. Attorney Kyles is a criminal defense attorney with 13 years of experience in criminal law and more than a decade as an officer with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
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