Crystal Edmonson Levonius

Submitted written comments opposing House Bill 369, a bill to extend prosecution deadlines for assaults involving communicable diseases. She argued for limited government and personal responsibility.

April 12, 2021Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

Source: capitol.texas.gov

Denied Ethan Mitchell's request for a bond to pause enforcement of a divorce judgment during appeal. The appeals court required evidence and written findings about the bond.

February 23, 2026

Source: law.justia.com

Signed an order requiring lawyers to check legal work made with artificial intelligence for accuracy before filing it.

October 20, 2025

Source: topics.txcourts.gov

Signed a court order giving district courts control over bail for people charged with a new felony while out on bail. Prosecutors could ask a district judge to review a magistrate's bail decision by the next business day.

October 3, 2025

Source: dentoncounty.gov

Signed court staff confidentiality rules protecting private deliberations and allowing disclosures needed to report misconduct or illegal acts.

February 27, 2025

Source: dentoncounty.gov

Signed family court rules protecting children and property during divorce cases. The rules barred harassment and required parents to complete an approved education program.

February 27, 2025

Source: dentoncounty.gov

Signed an order sharing court ordered drug test results among related family cases while barring their use for other purposes.

February 27, 2025

Source: topics.txcourts.gov

Ordered removal of a cemetery deed clause that barred burial of non-white people in Denton's Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery.

June 11, 2024

Source: cityofdenton.com

Ordered David Mark Loyd to serve 60 days for violating court orders. The appeals court removed two child support findings but upheld the confinement for disparaging his ex-wife before their child.

April 17, 2024

Source: law.justia.com

Signed a divorce judgment omitting William Bates's union retirement benefits. The appeals court corrected the clerical omission to match her intended award and upheld the remaining judgment.

December 15, 2023

Source: search.txcourts.gov

Testified about threats against her in Daniel Steffen's trial after he plotted to kill her.

September 13, 2018

Source: cbsnews.com

Prosecuted lawyer Michael Harssema for sexual assault and indecency involving a child. He received prison sentences totaling 40 years.

May 22, 2018

Source: collincountyda.com

Served as a trial prosecutor in Todd Reich's child indecency case. The appeals court upheld the convictions and rejected evidence disclosure and closing argument challenges.

July 24, 2015

Source: search.txcourts.gov

Prosecuted Joshua Karr for sexual assault of a child and online solicitation. After conviction, he agreed to two life sentences.

February 26, 2015

Source: collincountyda.com

Prosecuted Jacky Scott Garrett for killing his adopted toddler. A jury convicted him of capital murder, and he received life in prison without parole.

July 10, 2014

Source: collincountyda.com

Voted against a Parker Tract housing plan that reduced required side and rear yard space. The commission approved the plan by 3 votes to 2.

August 13, 2012

Source: flowermound.gov

Prosecuted Stephen Shockley for continuous sexual abuse of a child. A jury convicted him and sentenced him to 99 years in prison.

May 25, 2012

Source: dallasnews.com

Voted to recommend changes to Flower Mound's town plan and street standards to improve pedestrian and bicycle access.

May 14, 2012

Source: flowermound.gov

Helped children prepare to testify through the Kids in Court program. She explained how they could speak in court without addressing the defendant.

January 8, 2012

Source: houstonchronicle.com

Reviewed the Akhavan child indecency prosecution and concluded the State could not prove its case. The case was dismissed after an earlier acquittal on one count and a deadlocked jury on another.

May 25, 2011

Source: caselaw.findlaw.com

Granted a divorce judgment after Cristina Bracken failed to appear. The appeals court reversed it because the record did not establish that she received notice of the trial.

June 9, 2026Unfavorable on Legal Competence

Source: law.justia.com

Allowed a stepmother to pursue custody in a divorce case. The appeals court required dismissal because she had no legal right to bring that claim.

December 11, 2025Unfavorable on Legal Competence

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Denied Ethan Mitchell's request to undo his mediated divorce agreement. The appeals court upheld her judgment because he had not preserved his request for an evidence hearing.

September 11, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: law.justia.com

Ruled on property rights, child support, and legal fees in the Loyd divorce. The appeals court upheld the judgment after rejecting the husband's challenges.

July 24, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: law.justia.com

Denied a requested medical examination in a golf cart injury lawsuit. The appeals court required her to permit the examination so the defendants could test the injury claims.

July 17, 2025Unfavorable on Legal Competence

Source: search.txcourts.gov

Awarded spousal support in the McCreary divorce. The appeals court removed that award for insufficient evidence but upheld the rest of the divorce judgment.

August 22, 2024Unfavorable on Legal Competence

Source: search.txcourts.gov

Made findings about misuse of marital funds in the Sharma divorce. The appeals court required a new property division because two amounts lacked sufficient evidence, while upholding the other findings.

May 9, 2024Unfavorable on Legal Competence

Source: search.txcourts.gov

Blocked transfers of business property in the Mansfield Broad Street dispute. The appeals court canceled her temporary order because it failed to set a trial date.

February 29, 2024Unfavorable on Legal Competence

Source: search.txcourts.gov

Rejected Sunday Sky Properties' claim over a foreclosure auction. The appeals court reversed her ruling because disputed facts needed a trial.

February 2, 2024Unfavorable on Legal Competence

Source: law.justia.com

Ordered a husband to pay interim legal fees in the D.M.L. divorce case. The appeals court canceled that order because the fees were not shown necessary to protect the children.

October 20, 2022Unfavorable on Legal Competence

Source: search.txcourts.gov