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Erin holds a bachelor's degree in English from Wake Forest University and a law degree from The University of Texas School of Law. 

Erin previously worked as an associate at Simon Greenstone Panatier Bartlett, PC, Kelley Witherspoon LLP, Jones Day, and Baron & Budd. She is a former president of the J.L. Turner Legal Association. 

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Erin A. Nowell currently serves as a Judge for Place 5 of the Texas 5th District  Court of Appeals. She was elected to this position in 2018 and is serving her first term.

As a state court of appeals judge for 5 years, Nowell 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.

As an Associate at Simon Greenstone Panatier, PC for 6 years, Nowell researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, represented, and provided defense and counsel to individuals injured and/or killed through their exposure to toxic substances or the prescribed use of pharmaceuticals.

As an Associate at Jones Day for 2 years, Nowell researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients focusing on complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts.

As an Associate at Baron & Budd for 3 years, Nowell researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients specializing in toxic tort and product liability litigation.

- As a state court of appeals judge for 5 years, Nowell 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.
- As an Associate at Simon Greenstone Panatier, PC for 6 years, Nowell researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, represented, and provided defense and counsel to individuals injured and/or killed through their exposure to toxic substances or the prescribed use of pharmaceuticals.
- As an Associate at Jones Day for 2 years, Nowell researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients focusing on complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts.
- As an Associate at Baron & Budd for 3 years, Nowell researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients specializing in toxic tort and product liability litigation.

Legal Experience

THE DALLAS EXAMINER, Texas Justice Tour: A conversation with elected officials 

Believes there is a need for diversity on the judicial bench, saying "We have 14 courts of appeals – 80 justices. There is exactly one African American; you’re looking at her,"

Said regarding a lack of diversity on the bench and appeals that involve African-Americans "They’re never going to walk into a court and see someone who has a background that could reflect what’s going on in their lives."

- Believes there is a need for diversity on the judicial bench, saying "We have 14 courts of appeals – 80 justices. There is exactly one African American; you’re looking at her,"
- Said regarding a lack of diversity on the bench and appeals that involve African-Americans "They’re never going to walk into a court and see someone who has a background that could reflect what’s going on in their lives."

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Believes fairness is essential for public trust in the justice system, ensuring every litigant is heard and facts are fully presented for fair outcomes.

Considers "fairness to be a core value in her work on the appellate court..." and said "Nothing is more important than the public's trust in the justice system..."

- Considers "fairness to be a core value in her work on the appellate court..." and said "Nothing is more important than the public's trust in the justice system..."

Judicial Philosophy

As of September 7, 2024, Erin A. Nowell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Cynthia earned a law degree from the Southern Methodist University School of Law. 

Cynthia is an attorney and owner of The Law Offices of Barbare & Associates, L.L.C..

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Cynthia Barbare's campaign for Court of Appeals justice is her 1st run for public office. 

The Law Offices of Barbare & Associates, Cynthia M. Barbare

As an attorney at The Law Offices of Barbare & Associates, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in federal and state criminal defense, family law, and immigration law.

- As an attorney at The Law Offices of Barbare & Associates, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in federal and state criminal defense, family law, and immigration law.

As of September 7, 2024, Cynthia Barbare did not have a website or any information online.

Cynthia Barbare

- 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 as defined by law.
- Courts with more than three justices decide cases in rotating panels of three.
- Justices are elected in partisan elections for six-year terms.
- The annual salary for intermediate court justices is approximately $170,000.