"The purpose of the DCDRC is to serve the residents of Dallas County by offering them an affordable
A milestone was achieved on November 8, 2011 when the Commissioners Court approved Court Order #2011-1938 establishing the creation of a Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center (DCDRC). This new program began on January 3, 2012 with cases being referred from the Civil District Courts, Family District Courts, County Courts at Law, Probate Courts, and Justice of the Peace Courts. Only cases in which
A milestone was achieved on November 8, 2011 when the Commissioners Court approved Court Order #2011-1938 establishing the creation of a Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center (DCDRC). This new program began on January 3, 2012 with cases being referred from the Civil District Courts, Family District Courts, County Courts at Law, Probate Courts, and Justice of the Peace Courts. Only cases in which
Operating as usual
I want to thank Professor Leslie Roberts of the University of North Texas at Denton Campus for allowing me to share my thoughts about mediation to her ADR Students. Thank you all and I look forward to working with everyone in the very near future.
I hope everyone is home safe and warm with plenty of food. The grocery stores were a madhouse and the Dallas County Offices are closed today and tomorrow. Have a great snow day.
The Texas Association of Mediators (TAM) North Texas Group had a Judges Panel on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Judge Martin Hoffman presiding over the 68th District Court oversaw the panel discussion. Judge Melissa Bellan presiding over County Court at Law #2 was the moderator for this event. The other Judges on the panel are Judge D'Metria Benson presiding over County Court at Law #1, Judge Sally Montgomery presiding over County Court at Law #3, Judge Paula Rosales presiding over County Court at Law #4, and Judge Juan Renteria presiding over County Court at Law #5. Don Swift is the President of the Dallas Branch and Irene Perez Zucker is the Vice President. The discussion focused how mediation is handled in the County Courts at Law. Thank you everyone for a great panel discussion. 😊
The Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center (DCDRC) would like to announce Mrs. Lisbeth Bulmash, Esq. as the Volunteer of the Month for December 2021. Lis is a great volunteer who is a joy to work with and is more than willing to help Dallas litigants resolve their disputes. On behalf of the staff here at the DCDRC, thank you for your time, commitment, and dedication to the DCDRC, the Dallas Courts, and the residents of Dallas County. This recognition will be on display in the DCDRC lobby for all to see. Congratulations!
Happy New Year Faithful Volunteers and Supporters. 2021 has been a difficult year for many. Some have lost jobs, businesses, loved ones, etc. The end of the year is here and you made it!! I want to wish each of you a Happy, Safe, and Healthy New Year from the Staff of the DCDRC. Welcome to 2022!
As we race towards the Christmas Holiday, imagine yourself sitting on this bench overlooking to ocean. Now feel your stress and anxiety level diminish. Feel free to add you own music and your favorite beverage. Let the relaxation begin!
Happy Holidays to Judge Valencia Nash (left) presiding over Justice of the Peace Court Place 1, Precinct 2 and Judge Michael Jones Jr. (right) presiding over Justice of the Peace Court Place 4, Precinct 1 for all of your support of the DCDRC. May your holiday season be merry and bright!
The Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center (DCDRC) would like to announce Mr. David A. Cole, Esq. as the Volunteer of the Month for November 2021. David is a great volunteer who is a joy to work with and is more than willing to help Dallas litigants resolve their disputes. On behalf of the staff here at the DCDRC, thank you for your time, commitment, and dedication to the DCDRC, the Dallas Courts, and the residents of Dallas County. This recognition will be on display in the DCDRC lobby for all to see. Congratulations!
The Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center (DCDRC) would like to announce Ms. Jeanne Huey as the Volunteer of the Month for October 2021. Jeanne is a great volunteer who is a joy to work with and is more than willing to help Dallas litigants resolve their disputes. On behalf of the staff here at the DCDRC, thank you for your time, commitment, and dedication to the DCDRC, the Dallas Courts, and the residents of Dallas County. This recognition will be on display in the DCDRC lobby for all to see. Congratulations!
Please welcome Esmeralda Lopez and she assumes her new role at the Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center (DCDRC). She will be the primary point of contact for mediators and observers who wish to be assigned to scheduled cases at the Center. She is also bilingual in Spanish. Esmeralda can be reached at 214-653-7926 (Direct) or via email at [email protected]. Thank you.
Good Afternoon Faithful Volunteers and Supporters. I want to thank the Honorable Valencia Nash Presiding over Justice of the Peace Court Precinct 1, Place 2 of Dallas County for being our special guest. This is session two in the series with the Judge. This session went into a different direction as we discussed various aspects of virtual mediation. Thank you Judge Nash for all of your support.
Good Afternoon Faithful Volunteers and Supporters. I want to thank the Honorable Valencia Nash Presiding over Justice of the Peace Court Precinct 1, Place 2 of Dallas County for being our special guest. This is session one of two for the Judge. Her insight and wisdom made us all think how to become better mediators. Thank you Judge for being a faithful supporter of the DCDRC.
The Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center (DCDRC) would like to announce Mr. Mitch Miers as the Volunteer of the Month for September 2021. Mitch is a great volunteer who is a joy to work with and is more than willing to help Dallas litigants resolve their disputes. On behalf of the staff here at the DCDRC, thank you for your time, commitment, and dedication to the DCDRC, the Dallas Courts, and the residents of Dallas County. This recognition will be on display in the DCDRC lobby for all to see. Congratulations!
I would like to thank the Honorable Valencia Nash who presides over Justice of the Peace Court Place 1, Precinct 2 for being our special guest in the "Meet the Judge" Series. She provided a lot of insight to our volunteers and stressed the importance of being prepared for every mediation session. Thank you Judge Nash for all of your support for the Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center (DCDRC) and your continued service to the Dallas Community. YOU ROCK!
OMG. It's finally here! Cooler weather, cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice beverages, and mediation that settle. Who could ask for more!
The Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center (DCDRC) would like to announce Mrs. Irene Perez Zucker as the Volunteer of the Month for August 2021. Irene is a great volunteer who is a joy to work with and is more than willing to help Dallas litigants resolve their disputes. On behalf of the staff here at the DCDRC, thank you for your time, commitment, and dedication to the DCDRC, the Dallas Courts, and the residents of Dallas County. This recognition will be on display in the DCDRC lobby for all to see. Congratulations!
I hope everyone is having an amazing Friday! Have a great weekend.
Good Evening Faithful Volunteers,
We are back from the summer hiatus with the next "Meet the Judge" Session scheduled for Friday, September 24, 2021 from noon until 1:00pm. The Honorable Valencia Nash will be our special guest and she presides as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1, Place 2 in Dallas County for the State of Texas. Come prepared to listen, laugh, and learn during this dynamic session with the Judge. The RSVP information is in the flyer and I look forward to seeing everyone soon. Thank you.
Stay focused and remember there are "Better Days Ahead!"
The Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center (DCDRC) would like to announce Mr. Bill Ucherek II as the Volunteer of the Month for July 2021. Bill is a great volunteer who is a joy to work with and is more than willing to help Dallas litigants resolve their disputes. On behalf of the staff here at the DCDRC, thank you for your time, commitment, and dedication to the DCDRC, the Dallas Courts, and the residents of Dallas County. This recognition will be on display in the DCDRC lobby for all to see. Congratulations!
The Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center (DCDRC) would like to announce Mr. Russell Haynes as the Volunteer of the Month for June 2021. Russell is a great volunteer who is a joy to work with and is more than willing to help Dallas litigants resolve their disputes. On behalf of the staff here at the DCDRC, thank you for your time, commitment, and dedication to the DCDRC, the Dallas Courts, and the residents of Dallas County. This recognition will be on display in the DCDRC lobby for all to see. Congratulations!
The Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center (DCDRC) would like to announce Mr. Bill Masse as the Volunteer of the Month for May 2021. Bill is a great volunteer who is a joy to work with and is more than willing to help Dallas litigants resolve their disputes. On behalf of the staff here at the DCDRC, thank you for your time, commitment, and dedication to the DCDRC, the Dallas Courts, and the residents of Dallas County. This recognition will be on display in the DCDRC lobby for all to see. Congratulations!
Happy Monday Everyone. The DCA/ADR Staff were greeting this morning to a flood that traveled from the 9th Floor of the George Allen Senior Courts Building to the 6th Floor ADR Lobby. The leak has been fixed and the lobby has been cleaned up by Facilities. Our wet furniture should return to us soon.😊
I want to thank the Honorable Monica Purdy, Presiding over the 95th Civil District Court in Dallas County, State of Texas for being our special guest on today. She she stated the most important quality a mediator can have is to be relatable. The second important quality to treat others like you would want to be treated. These are rules to live by. Thank you again Judge Purdy and all of our special guest who joined the virtual meeting on today. Have a great weekend.
The Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center (DCDRC) has re-opened in the George Allen Senior Courts Building as of Monday, June 14, 2021. The hours of operation are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday. The main number is 214-653-7898 where you will reach Teresa. Maria can be reached at 214-653-7926 and I can be reached at 214-653-6048. I cannot believe so much time has gone by and our hope is that everyone weathered the pandemic with their health, family, and finances intact. The Center will continue the virtual mediation model until further notice. Thank you all and I look forward to seeing each of you in the near future. Othel
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Give mediation one more chance! #mannequinchallenge #dcdrc #mediation Big thanks to the volunteers and staff who participated in this challenge. Now go out there and give mediation one more chance!!!
Happy Birthday to our A.D.R Coordinator, Othel Bursey!
Congratulations to the 2016 A.D.R Volunteer of the Year, Lena Levario !!!
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