Judge Manpreet Monica Singh, a Houston native, assumed office in 2022 as the Judge of the Harris County Civil Court at Law #4, making history as Texas’ first elected Sikh Judge. With over two decades of legal experience, she has been a licensed attorney since 2001, specializing in trial advocacy. 

Committed to advancing diversity and empowering women, Judge Singh holds directorship positions in prominent organizations such as the Sikh National Bar Association, Texas Lyceum and the Sikh Coalition. She previously served on the board of the ACLU Texas and has been recognized for her advocacy efforts. Her accolades include being honored as a Diversity Champion by the State Bar of Texas and receiving both the Distinguished Member award and the Public Service award from the South Asian Bar Association and a company-wide award for Passion for Excellence.

In addition to her legal contributions, Judge Singh engages in various community endeavors. Most recently, she founded the Sikh National Bar Association. She serves as a Chapter Representative for ABOTA Houston, completed the FBI Citizen’s Diversity Academy, and is a graduate of both the American Bar Leadership Academy, American Leadership Forum and the Harvard Leadership Program. Moreover, she has conducted numerous Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions on topics ranging from ad litem duties to defense perspectives in personal injury litigation. Beyond her professional commitments, Judge Singh dedicates herself to community outreach, collaborating with Interfaith Ministries, educational institutions across Harris County, law enforcement agencies, and the Boniuk Center. 

Judge Singh married her college boyfriend and enjoys reading, traveling, and being ignored by her teenage boys.