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Gina lives in Waco, Texas, with her husband, Dr. Kevin Kallal. She earned a bachelor's degree in entrepreneurship and a law degree from Baylor University.

Gina has over 30 years of legal experience, having served as a city attorney, assistant county attorney, and assistant district attorney, and currently working in her private practice. She is also the general manager of Dental Creations, Ltd., where she's been for 23 years.

Gina Parker's campaign for court of criminal appeals judge is her first entry into politics. She has worked in a quasi-judicial role as Commissioner and Chair of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, a position she's held for 8 years.

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As a City Attorney, Assistant County Attorney, and Assistant District Attorney, prosecuted and defended misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile cases, handled mental illness proceedings, and gained experience in complex criminal law.

As an attorney, prosecuted and defended misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile cases, and handled mental illness proceedings.

Has experience in civil law, business law, and criminal law, including criminal appellate work.

As General Manager, utilized legal expertise to secure patents and trademarks, draft agreements, negotiate contracts, navigate government regulations, and work with international law.

As general manager of her company, she works to secure patents and trademarks, draft agreements, negotiate contracts, navigate government regulations, and deals with international law.

- As an attorney, prosecuted and defended misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile cases, and handled mental illness proceedings.
- Has experience in civil law, business law, and criminal law, including criminal appellate work.
- As general manager of her company, she works to secure patents and trademarks, draft agreements, negotiate contracts, navigate government regulations, and deals with international law.

Legal Experience

As a board member, recognized by the Juvenile Board for efforts to reduce the juvenile case backlog.

Recognized by the Juvenile Board for efforts to reduce the juvenile case backlog.

As a commissioner and chairman on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, oversaw agency matters and ruled on administrative law case appeals across 20 industries.

Believes the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, as the court of last resort for criminal matters, plays a crucial role in the judicial system and supports the election of its judges.

- Recognized by the Juvenile Board for efforts to reduce the juvenile case backlog.
- As a commissioner and chairman on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, oversaw agency matters and ruled on administrative law case appeals across 20 industries.
- Believes the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, as the court of last resort for criminal matters, plays a crucial role in the judicial system and supports the election of its judges.

Judicial Administration

Believes in the importance of understanding constitutional principles and their application in legal decision-making.

Believes in interpreting and applying the law as written, and supports preserving the rule of law and ensuring justice for victims.

Wants to "...preserve the rule of law and ensure justice for victims."

- Believes in the importance of understanding constitutional principles and their application in legal decision-making.
- Wants to "...preserve the rule of law and ensure justice for victims."

Judicial Philosophy

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

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Supports community involvement through local businesses that aid missions, assist abused women, and offer employment opportunities for those seeking to rebuild their lives.

Supports community involvement through her local business that assists abused women, and offers employment opportunities for those seeking to rebuild their lives.

- Supports community involvement through her local business that assists abused women, and offers employment opportunities for those seeking to rebuild their lives.

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Gina Parker

Gina Parker lives in Waco, Texas, with her husband, Dr. Kevin Kallal. She attended Baylor University and Baylor University School of Law. She ran track for Baylor as an undergraduate.

Gina Parker has over 30 years of legal experience, having served as a City Attorney, Assistant County Attorney, and Assistant District Attorney, and currently working in her private practice. She is also the General Manager of Dental Creations, Ltd., where she's been for 23 years.

Gina Parker's campaign for court of criminal appeals judge in Texas place 7 is her first entry into politics. She has worked in a quasi-judicial role as Commissioner and Chair of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, a position she's held for 8 years.

Believes in having extensive experience in judicial administration, with over 30 years handling misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile cases, mental illness proceedings, and appellate cases.

Supports the authority of the Court to grant the writ of habeas corpus to convicted felons, and notes that the Court of Criminal Appeals typically disposes of more matters each year than any other appellate court in the country.

Believes in thorough judicial review, citing 2016 data where the Court of Criminal Appeals received 4 death-penalty appeals and 4,454 other criminal appeals, granting further review in 96 cases.

Gina Parker lives in Waco, Texas, with her husband, Dr. Kevin Kallal. She attended Baylor University and Baylor University School of Law.

Gina Parker has over 30 years of legal experience, having served as a City Attorney, Assistant County Attorney, and Assistant District Attorney. She has also worked as a solo practitioner and served as Commissioner and Chair of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Additionally, she is the General Manager of Dental Creations, Ltd.

Gina Parker served as the appointed Commissioner and Chair of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in a quasi-judicial capacity. She has also served as a City Attorney, Assistant County Attorney, and Assistant District Attorney.

As Commissioner and Chair of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, served in a quasi-judicial capacity and ruled on administrative appeals.

- Voters of the entire state elect judges to the Texas Criminal Court of Appeals. He or she serves in that capacity for a full six-year term. There are no term limits, but judges must retire at 75 years or older.
- The court has the power to overturn a criminal conviction and is the final authority on criminal matters in the state of Texas.
- The Criminal Court of Appeals can choose whether or not to review most criminal cases. However, the court is required to review cases involving the death penalty or bail denials.
- Court of Criminal Appeals judges earn a salary of $210,000 to $264,600, depending on how long they have served.

One of nine judges who serves on the highest appeals court for criminal matters in Texas. 