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Ken Molberg

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Ken Molberg is running for Texas Court of Appeals Justice, Division 5.

Personal background

Ken is from Fredericksburg, Texas. He earned his bachelor's degree in political science and journalism from the University of North Texas and his law degree from Southern Methodist University. Ken is married and has 4 children.

Professional background

Ken was previously a managing partner of a law firm.

Political background

Ken Molberg is currently a justice on the 5th District Court of Appeals. He was elected in 2018 and is serving his 1st term. Ken was previously a judge for the 95th Judicial District Court, serving 3 terms from 2009 to 2018.

Legal Experience

As a managing partner at Wilson, Williams, & Molberg, P.C., "handled and tried hundreds of civil matters in state and federal court, with a special concentration in the area of Labor and Employment Law."

As a state district court judge, oversaw all felony, probate, and civil cases, ruled in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorized naturalization proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As a state court of appeals judge, ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.

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Judicial Administration

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

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Judicial Philosophy

Said, "the most important obligations of any judge or justice are to listen well, provide a forum where arguments receive a full hearing, and ultimately follow the laws of Texas, while ensuring that every proceeding of the court is conducted in a manner that makes both parties feel they have been treated fairly by the justice system."

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Ethics & Conduct

In 2018, "received a public warning for allowing his name to appear on campaign material along with four other nonjudicial candidates."

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Community Involvement

Sponsors and promotes mock trial programs for high schoolers, college students, law school students, and young lawyers.

Contributes to and promotes the Dallas Bar Association’s Equal Access to Justice/Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program.

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