Ballotpedia, Todd McCray

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Todd lives in San Antonio. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance from The University of Texas at Austin and a law degree St. Mary’s University School of Law. He is a member of the Church of Christ. 

Todd currently works as a managing partner of the Law Office H. Todd McCray. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney of the Bexar County District Attorney's office and as an assistant county attorney of the Grayson County Attorney's office.

Todd McCray ran for Place 6 Judge of the Texas 4th District Court of Appeals in 2022 and state district court judge in District 226 in 2018, but he did not win either race. 

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As a managing partner of the Law Office H. Todd McCray for 26 years, McCray oversees finances and budgeting, shapes and enforces firm culture, helps attract new clients, manages and mentors legal associates, and guides growth in the firm’s legal practice areas.

Has trial experience in over 100 jury trials and 1,000’s of cases resolved including cases ranging from Aggravated Assault, Sexual Assault, Aggravated Robbery, Juvenile cases, Murder and including Capital Murder cases.

As a private practice attorney, McCray researches, drafts, and files legal documents and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in aggravated assault, sexual assault, aggravated robbery, juvenile cases, murder, and capital murder cases.

As a lead prosecutor in the Grayson County and Bexar County District Attorney Offices, represented the State of Texas in misdemeanor and felony cases and appeals.

As an assistant district attorney of the Bexar County District Attorney offices for 3 years, McCray 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 a managing partner of the Law Office H. Todd McCray for 26 years, McCray oversees finances and budgeting, shapes and enforces firm culture, helps attract new clients, manages and mentors legal associates, and guides growth in the firm’s legal practice areas.
- As a private practice attorney, McCray researches, drafts, and files legal documents and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in aggravated assault, sexual assault, aggravated robbery, juvenile cases, murder, and capital murder cases.
- As an assistant district attorney of the Bexar County District Attorney offices for 3 years, McCray 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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SAN ANTIONIO REPORT, Todd McCray | 2022 candidate for 4th Court of Appeals Place 6 

Believed the most significant issue during the 2022 Court of Appeals election was the judicial system not promoting the amount and availability of services and accessibility to state residents.

- Believed the most significant issue during the 2022 Court of Appeals election was the judicial system not promoting the amount and availability of services and accessibility to state residents.

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As of September 7, 2024, Todd McCray’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Todd McCray is a 30-year resident of San Antonio and a 5th generation member of the Church of Christ. He holds a J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, TX, and a degree in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin.

Todd McCray is currently in private practice representing individuals accused of crimes before State, Federal, and Appellate Courts. He has served as lead prosecutor in both the Grayson County and Bexar County District Attorney Offices.

As of September 12, 2024, Todd McCray’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Has over 30 years of experience representing the state of Texas and defendants.

Served as Lead Prosecutor in Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.

Served as lead prosecutor in the Grayson County Attorney’s Office.

As lead attorney, tried over 100 jury trials, including capital murder cases.

Served as a Special Prosecutor in Bexar County, Texas.

Served as Lead Attorney in over 1,000 criminal cases for the State and Defendant.

Certified in criminal law by the Texas Board Legal Specialization.

Supports the United States Supreme Court.

Has experience in jury trial, appellate, and juvenile law.

Served as a judge on the Fifth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals.

Served as a judge for the Western District of the United States District Court.

Has a Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas.

Believes felony criminal cases are "some of the most complex cases in the courthouse."

Promises to be "fair, impartial and make judicial decisions independent of politics and based on the rule of law."

Believes judges in criminal courts must protect the community and uphold the law.

Believes significant individual rights depend on the judges in our courts and on your vote in the judicial races.

Believes Bexar County courts and judges are crucial to individuals, families, and communities.

Believes judges in criminal courts must protect the constitution and laws that ensure the safety and liberty of all individuals and families in Bexar County.

Believes in an "independent, fair and competent judiciary" to interpret and apply laws.

Believes in having a strong understanding of the rule of law and legal process.

Endorsed by the San Antonio Police Officers Association.

Endorsed by the San Antonio Express-News Editorial Board, San Antonio Police Officers Association, San Antonio Fire and Police Pensioners’ Association, Bexar County Adult Probation Officers Association, and the Pastors Pact.

- 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.

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Promises "to be fair, impartial and make judicial decisions independent of politics and based on the rule of law."