Mike was born and raised in Fort Worth. He attended Texas Christian University and the University of Houston for his law degree. He is married to Susan Hailey, and they have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. They are active members of Bear Valley Community Church in Colleyville.

Mike practiced law at Wallach & Andrews, P.C. He also worked at the firm Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller.

Mike Wallach is currently a justice on the Second Court of Appeals, Place 6, appointed by Governor Greg Abbott. He has served as judge of the 348th District Court in Tarrant County.

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Has 37 years of trial and appellate experience.

As a legal professional, has 37 years of trial and appellate experience.

Certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

As an attorney, certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

- As a legal professional, has 37 years of trial and appellate experience.
- As an attorney, certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Legal Experience

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Judicial Administration

Believes it is important to have seasoned judges with conservative judicial philosophies.

Believes in upholding the law as written and maintaining judicial impartiality.

- Believes it is important to have seasoned judges with conservative judicial philosophies.
- Believes in upholding the law as written and maintaining judicial impartiality.

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Served on the Board of Governors of Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston since 2013.

 Has served on the Board of Governors of Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston since 2013.

Served as president of the State Bar of Texas and the Tarrant County Bar Association.

Served as president of the L. Clifford Davis Legal Association.

Former member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel.

Served as president of the Fort Worth Legal Secretaries Association and the Fort Worth Paralegal Association.

Served as president of the Tarrant County Bar Association and the Denton County Bar Association.

Former member of the Defense Research Institute.

Served as a judicial fellow of the International Association of Defense Counsel.

Recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine from 2003 to 2016.

-  Has served on the Board of Governors of Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston since 2013.
- Served as president of the State Bar of Texas and the Tarrant County Bar Association.
- Served as president of the L. Clifford Davis Legal Association.
- Former member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel.
- Served as president of the Fort Worth Legal Secretaries Association and the Fort Worth Paralegal Association.
- Served as president of the Tarrant County Bar Association and the Denton County Bar Association.
- Former member of the Defense Research Institute.
- Served as a judicial fellow of the International Association of Defense Counsel.
- Recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine from 2003 to 2016.

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Mike Wallach

Mike Wallach was born and raised in Fort Worth and graduated from Eastern Hills High School. He attended Texas Christian University and the University of Houston for his law degree. He is married to Susan Hailey, and they have two sons, one daughter, and five grandchildren. They are active members of Bear Valley Community Church in Colleyville.

Mike Wallach is currently serving as Justice on the Second Court of Appeals. He previously served as Judge of the 348th District Court and practiced law at Wallach & Andrews, P.C. He also worked at the firm Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller.

Mike Wallach has served as Judge of the 348th District Court in Tarrant County and is currently Justice on the Second Court of Appeals, Place 6, appointed by Governor Greg Abbott.

Served as president of the Tarrant County Bar Association and as chair of the State Bar of Texas.

Belongs to the State Bar of Texas and the Tarrant County Bar Association.

Member of the Tarrant County Bar Foundation.

Named a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation.

Supports the election of Tom Wilder as Tarrant County District Clerk.

Believes the 14th Court of Appeals is "effectively the final appellate court for the vast majority of appealed cases since the Texas Supreme Court and Texas Court of Criminal Appeals hear only a few selected cases."

Supports the election of district clerks.

Volunteered for Mike Wallach, Second Court of Appeals.

Supports community involvement, as evidenced by his participation in the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) Explorer Program, which allows youth ages 14-21 to learn about law enforcement careers and gain community service hours.

Served on the Board of Governors for Shriners Hospitals for Children in Galveston.

The candidate's children are professionals in their respective fields: a claims representative, an attorney, and a physical therapist.

- In Texas, appeals from district and county courts, except death penalty cases, go to one of 14 intermediate courts of appeal.
- There are a total of 80 appellate court seats, distributed variably among the courts based on population across the 14 districts.
- Courts with more than three justices decide cases in rotating panels of three.
- 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.

Hears appeals on orders and decisions made by lower trial courts.