A Sikh Indian American Counsel Appointed As the Civil Court Judge of Houston

By siliconindia   |   Wednesday, 11 January 2023, 01:44 IST
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A Sikh Indian American Counsel Appointed As the Civil Court Judge of Houston

Honorable Judge Mrs. Manpreet Monica Singh, a Sikh Indian-American Counsel, is appointed as a judge of the Harris County Civil Court of H- town.

Following the appointment of numerous Indian inheritances individuals to the US administrations, Manpreet Monica Singh, another Indian-origin law counsel, has become the first female Sikh judge in the US, swearing in as a judge of the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4 in Texas.

Mrs. Singh shared her elatedness on her Facebook page regarding her appointment as the representative of the people of Harris County as a Sikh civil court judge. The historical moment will likely become a common factor in future years, with the judiciary members including varied Sikhs and several other minority people into the regime. With nearly 20 years of experience, she promises a better administration of the Harris County civil arena.

Born and raised in Houston, the honorable judge, Mrs.Monica Singh currently lives in Bellaire with her husband and two sons. Serving as a trial lawyer for nearly two decades, Mrs. Singh has shown involvement in many civil rights organizations at the local, state, and national levels. As a representative of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Sing remarks that kids in current and future generations ought to consider seamless opportunities in choosing a profession.

With Ravi Sandill, an Indian-American and the state’s first South Asian judge presiding, Mrs. Singh’s oath-taking ceremony took place in a compact courtroom. Mrs. Singh noted that it is a pride for the Sikh community, and will be remarked as an ambassador of both the Sikh community and women of color.