M. Sue Kurita is an American judge. Kurita graduated from Loretto Academy in 1972.[1] She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and a master's degree in counseling from Webster University.[2] During Kurita's first year at Texas Tech University School of Law, she was diagnosed with cancer before Spring Break.[3] Kurita, who was raising her daughter on her own, underwent cancer treatments and the school provided support so she could finish her assignments on time.[3] Kurita graduated law school in 1985.[3] She passed the Texas bar in 1986.[4] In 1998, she was appointed the Judge of the El Paso County Court at Law, No. 6.[3][5]
In 2004, Kurita was elected as the vice president of the National Association of Women Judges.[6] She is currently serving as vice chair of the Texas Supreme Court State Commission where is involved with several committees.[7]
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- ^ Loretto Academy Alumnae Directory. El Paso, Texas: Harris Connect. 2010. p. 54.
- ^ Cruz, Laura (2002-02-16). "Kurita, Lucas Vie for Judicial Seat". El Paso Times. p. 13. Retrieved 2021-12-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d Nacozy, Kathleen (Spring 2006). "The Hardest Test in Law School" (PDF). Texas Tech Lawyer: 14–15.
- ^ "State Bar of Texas". State Bar of Texas. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
- ^ Gregor, Alison (1998-01-14). "Appointing Kurita On Agenda Today". El Paso Times. p. 11. Retrieved 2021-11-27 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Flynn, Ken (2004-11-14). "Judge Kurita Earns National Recognition". El Paso Times. p. 59. Retrieved 2021-11-27 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "M. Sue Kurita". Texas JCMH. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
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