Bio/Wiki
Famous for | Becoming the first female Sikh judge of the US |
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Physical Stats & More
Height | 165 cm |
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Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
Religion | Sikhism |
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Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married |
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Marriage Date | 2003 |
Family
Father | Attarjit Singh (architect, businessman) | ||
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Mother | Hardeep Singh | ||
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Spouse | Mandeep | ||
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Career
Details | Manpreet became The Democrat Party’s candidate for contesting the general elections for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4 for the position of Judge in 2022. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
Manpreet Monica Singh is an American advocate, civil rights activist, and politician of Indian origin. | |
She gained attention for being the first Sikh woman elected as a judge in the United States. | |
After her formal education, she began practicing law in the US. | |
In 2001, she became a certified mediator. | |
She received certification in law from the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas in 2002. | |
In 2011, she joined The Sikh Coalition, a US-based Sikh advocacy group, eventually serving on its Board of Directors. | |
She collaborated with organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union and Rice University Boniuk Center in civil rights work. | |
Running for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4 in 2022, she was sworn in as a Judge on January 6, 2023. | |
Her election campaign aimed to promote diversity and servant leadership in the community. |