Judge Louie Ditta

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Personal

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Born in Pasadena, Texas

Judge Ditta and his wife, Renee, are proud parents of three daughters raised in the Clear Lake community.

Background

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Judge Louie Ditta has served as the Presiding Judge of the Harris County Justice Court, Precinct 8, Place 2 since 1997. He has also served as the Presiding Administrative Judge for all 16 Harris County Justice Courts and as a Municipal Court Judge for the Cities of LaPorte and Pasadena.

Throughout his years of public service, Judge Ditta has been a frequent speaker before civic, professional, and educational organizations, as well as an instructor for Justices across the State of Texas.

Beyond the bench, Judge Ditta is deeply committed to his community. For more than 30 years, he has volunteered his time as a professional auctioneer to help non-profit organizations raise funds for worthy causes throughout Harris and Galveston Counties. He has served on the boards of numerous charitable and civic organizations, contributing his experience and leadership to initiatives focused on youth development, public safety, and community support.

Education

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• Sam Rayburn High School – Pasadena, Texas
• B.A. in Economics – University of Texas at Austin
• Doctor of Jurisprudence – South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas

Professional Memberships

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• State Bar of Texas
• Houston Bar Association
• Clear Creek Education Foundation - Board Member
• University of Houston Clear Lake D & A Council - Board Member
• Lunar Rendezvous Fondation - Board Member
• Communities In Schools, Senior Advisory Board Member
• Deer Park Chamber of Commerce - Board Member
• Pasadena Chamber of Commerce - Board Member
• Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce
• Special Spaces, Advisory Board Member
• Pasadena Rotary Club - Board Member
• E.A. Smith YMCA - Board Member
• Texas Chiropractic College - Board of Regents
• Texas Justice Court Judges Association
• American Red Cross - Board Member
• East Harris County Senior Citizens - Board Member
• Bay Area Alliance for Youth and Families - Board Member

Recognition

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• "Paul Harris Fellow" - Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
• "Man of Heart" - Bay Area Turning Point
• "Legacy of Leadership" Award, Innovative Alternatives
• "Lunar Rendezvous King," - Lunar Rendezvous Foundation
• "Renaissance Man" - The Arts Alliance