A True El Pasoan
Joseph “Joe” Moody was born and raised in El Paso, and is a lifelong resident of District 78. The son of a school teacher and local state district judge, Joe attended the public schools of El Paso before going to Cathedral High School. While there, he served as student body president and graduated in 1999. During this time, he volunteered in our community with the Special Olympics and painted houses for the elderly and disabled.
Joe graduated with honors from New Mexico State University with a B.A. in History and a minor in Government. While at the university, Joe served as president of Phi Alpha Theta, the NMSU History Honors Society. Joe earned the distinction of being named a Ronald E. McNair scholar, and conducted graduate level research at the National Archives in College Park, Maryland. He continued his dedication to community involvement by working with both Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Habitat for Humanity. Joe continued his education in Lubbock at Texas Tech University School of Law, where he graduated with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence. While in law school, he actively participated in the Hispanic Law Students Association. He was also a founding member of the Migrant Worker Project, which outlined the rights and responsibilities of both migrant workers and their employers. Joe answered the call to volunteer with the Red Cross when the victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita were evacuated to Lubbock. After law school, and while waiting for his bar exam results, Joe took on the role of campaign manager for his father’s statewide campaign for the Texas Supreme Court. He put to use his extensive political experience that he gained while working on such prominent campaigns as Al Gore for President, Bill Richardson for Governor, and Charles Stenholm for United States Congress. The Supreme Court campaign allowed Joe the opportunity to meet people across this great state and listen to their concerns. It was a unique campaign in which the candidate, William E. “Bill” Moody, walked over 1,000 miles across the State of Texas. It was a campaign which led the statewide Democratic ticket, and garnered more votes than any El Pasoan has ever received (nearly 2 million). Fresh off the heels of this unique campaign, Joe went to work as a prosecutor in the District Attorney’s office. He serves the public in the courtroom, giving a voice to victims by enforcing the laws of Texas. At the District Attorney’s office, Joe works hand-in-hand with law enforcement in the prosecution of a wide variety of cases including Driving While Intoxicated, Domestic Violence, Graffiti, and Burglaries of Vehicles. Joe is a strong advocate in his pursuit of justice. Joe’s life-long work with families and organizations in our community inspired him to run for office so he can better serve El Pasoans. He is ready to represent the community with the same passion, energy and enthusiasm he’s offered El Paso throughout his life. |
