John Brender
Democratic · TX
John Brender is a criminal-defense and personal-injury attorney and former Dallas County prosecutor. He emphasizes fair and timely proceedings, court efficiency, public safety, mental-health needs, and accountability.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Served for over six years as a prosecutor (assistant district attorney) in Dallas County, according to a 2024 Star-Telegram report.
October 10, 2024
Source: yahoo.com
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 2 favorable
Served as Fort Worth lawyer for people sued for defamation (Mogged v. Lindamood). The Fort Worth appeals court upheld the dismissal of the claims against his clients.
December 3, 2020Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: search.txcourts.gov
Earned his Texas law license on 2005-11-04 (State Bar card 24035038). The State Bar lists no public discipline against him.
November 4, 2005Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: texasbar.com
Past race John Brender ran in:
- Tarrant County Criminal District Judge No. 4 · November 3, 2026 · Tarrant County, Texas