District Judge, 116th Judicial District
What does this office do?
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Candidates:
Democratic · Incumbent
Tonya Parker has been a Dallas County civil district judge since her 2010 election, after more than a decade as a trial lawyer in complex business and injury cases. She stresses fairness, preparation, and civility in court, and mentoring law students and young lawyers.
Records: Legal Competence 3 for, 1 against, Civil Rights 2 for, Impartiality 1 for
Sources: dallascountyvotes.org2