Family District Judge, 305th 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
Cheryl Lee Shannon has been a Dallas County juvenile court judge since 1995 and chairs the county's juvenile board. She says she favors a balanced approach that keeps young people out of the justice system when possible, including a diversion court for at-risk girls.
Sources: dallascountyvotes.org2