(Austin, TX) – Less than a week after Mindy Montford announced plans to run for judge of the 299th District Court, the AFL-CIO, Austin Central Labor Council and the Travis County Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Association (TCSLEA) have endorsed Montford for judge.

Montford, a Democrat, is a former felony prosecutor who is now a criminal defense attorney. She says she is honored to receive the groups’ endorsements. “The AFL-CIO (Austin Central Labor Council) and TCSLEA represent key members of our community from city and county employees to teachers, firefighters, and other union members, and I’m grateful to have their support,” says Montford.

“Ms. Montford is an extremely bright and tough individual with experience critical for sitting on the bench in the 299th District Court,” says Brett Spicer of the Travis County Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Association. “No doubt, Montford is the best candidate for Travis County in this race,” he added.

Austin Central Labor Council President David Adamson says Montford received his group’s endorsement because of her track record in the community. “Ms. Montford has lived in this area most of her life. She has worked on issues critical to this community and will bring a fair and honest perspective to the bench,” he says.

Montford, a graduate of the University of Texas and the University Of Texas School Of Law, has worked in the Public Integrity Unit, the Family Justice Division and the Trial Court Division of the Travis County District Attorney’s Office. She has also served as Adjunct Professor at the University Of Texas School Of Law.

Montford is running for the seat vacated by retiring Judge Charlie Baird. Early voting for the March 2nd primary begins February 16.