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Justin holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Duke University and a law degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law. He lives in Dallas County. He and his wife Amanda have 2 children. Their family attends Highland Park United Methodist Church.

Justin previously worked as an attorney at William M. Woodall, P.C. and as an associate at Bellinger & DeWolf, LLP. He also worked as a prosecutor with the Dallas County District Attorney’s office and as an attorney and director of legal solutions at Thompson Reuters. 

Justin Jay "J.J." Koch currently serves as a Judge of Criminal District Court 2. He was appointed to that position in 2023. He previously served as a Dallas County Commissioner in District 2. He was elected to that position in 2018 and served for 1 full term.

As an attorney at William M. Woodall, P.C. for 3 years, Koch researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As an associate with Bellinger & DeWolf, LLP for 4 years, Koch researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As an assistant district attorney with the Dallas County District Attorney's Office for 1 year, Koch prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As an attorney at William M. Woodall, P.C. for 3 years, Koch researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As an associate with Bellinger & DeWolf, LLP for 4 years, Koch researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As an assistant district attorney with the Dallas County District Attorney's Office for 1 year, Koch prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

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Believes "The Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas has consistently misapplied procedures and ignored precedent..." and plans to "reestablish judicial restraint and end policymaking from the bench."

- Believes "The Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas has consistently misapplied procedures and ignored precedent..." and plans to "reestablish judicial restraint and end policymaking from the bench."

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As of September 7, 2024, Justin Jay "J.J." Koch’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Has served as a "Big" with Big Brothers, Big Sisters, and as Treasurer and Board Member for the HPUMC Child Development Program.

Served as a mentor with Big Brothers and Big Sisters and as a volunteer assistant wrestling coach at Bishop Lynch High School. 

- Served as a mentor with Big Brothers and Big Sisters and as a volunteer assistant wrestling coach at Bishop Lynch High School. 

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Justin Jay "J.J." Koch

Justin Jay "J.J." Koch lives in Dallas County, Texas, and attended Duke University and Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law. He and his wife Amanda have two children, Sawyer and Scarlett. They attend Highland Park United Methodist Church.

Justin Jay "J.J." Koch began his legal career in the Dallas County District Attorney’s office as a Prosecutor. He later represented Dallas Police officers as an attorney for the Dallas Fraternal Order of Police and worked with William M. Woodall, P.C. on internal process improvement and selling commercial title insurance. He also helmed a tech startup incubated in the Tech Wildcatters program and worked with Thompson Reuters specializing in legal technology.

Justin Jay "J.J." Koch is currently serving as a Dallas County Commissioner.

As an expert in legal technology, J.J. has worked with Thompson Reuters to improve law and business efficiencies through technology.

As a law student, completed clerkships for the Dallas Police Association and the New York Police Department.

Believes in the importance of practical legal experience and real-world application of law.

- In Texas, appeals from district and county courts, except death penalty cases, go to one of 14 intermediate courts of appeal.
- The chief justice presides over court meetings, manages the court's administration, and has the authority to assign justices or judges to specific cases.
- Justices are elected in partisan elections for six-year terms.
- The yearly salary for a Court of Appeals justice in Texas is between $192,500 and $255,050 based on the total number of years they have served, plus an additional bonus of $13,475 for Chief Justice duties.

Oversees a court that handles appeals of lower trial court decisions.