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Nancy earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana University Bloomington and a law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio.

Nancy is the presiding judge of Texas Criminal District Court 6 in Dallas County. She previously served as a criminal defense attorney in private practice from 2007 to 2014 and as an assistant district attorney for Dallas County from 1995 to 2007.

Nancy Mulder was first elected to Dallas County Criminal Court in 2014 and is serving her 2nd term.

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As a fluent Spanish speaker, Judge Mulder regularly handles pleas in Spanish in open court.

- As a fluent Spanish speaker, Judge Mulder regularly handles pleas in Spanish in open court.

Legal Experience

Believes "justice delayed is justice denied" and is committed to running an efficient court.

As Co-Chair of the Step-Up Jail Pre-Trial Release Program, supports programs that allow for pre-trial release from jail.

Supports community engagement and rehabilitation through initiatives like after-school programs, women's rehabilitation, and jail process reviews.

- Believes "justice delayed is justice denied" and is committed to running an efficient court.
- As Co-Chair of the Step-Up Jail Pre-Trial Release Program, supports programs that allow for pre-trial release from jail.
- Supports community engagement and rehabilitation through initiatives like after-school programs, women's rehabilitation, and jail process reviews.

Judicial Administration

Believes fairness is essential for justice, saying "every American deserves a full hearing of the facts and a fair process that creates a just result."

- Believes fairness is essential for justice, saying "every American deserves a full hearing of the facts and a fair process that creates a just result."

Judicial Philosophy

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

Ethics & Conduct

Served as Chair of the Cite & Release program in Dallas, which allows police officers to issue citations instead of making arrests for misdemeanor marijuana possession.

Volunteered on numerous Democratic campaigns and served as a Dallas County Democratic Party Precinct Chair.

Partnered with local labor unions to provide job training to young offenders processed through her court.

- Served as Chair of the Cite & Release program in Dallas, which allows police officers to issue citations instead of making arrests for misdemeanor marijuana possession.
- Volunteered on numerous Democratic campaigns and served as a Dallas County Democratic Party Precinct Chair.
- Partnered with local labor unions to provide job training to young offenders processed through her court.

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Nancy Mulder

Nancy has a bachelor's degree from Indiana University Bloomington and a law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio.

Nancy is the presiding judge of Texas Criminal District Court 6 in Dallas County. She previously served as a criminal defense attorney in private practice from 2007 to 2014 and as an Assistant District Attorney for Dallas County from 1995 to 2007.

As a judge, Mulder has overseen cases in the Dallas County Criminal Court and the Criminal District Court.

As a criminal district court judge, Mulder presides over felony cases in Dallas County.

Is the Democratic Nominee for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 7 in 2024.

Served as a member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Board and the Faith in Texas Criminal Justice Advisory Board.

As Presiding Judge of the Criminal Courts and County Courts of Criminal Appeals, Mulder oversaw the administration of justice and the management of court operations.

Believes the justice system is "fundamental to American society" and promises to treat attorneys and people who appear before her with "dignity and respect."

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

Nancy Mulder is the Presiding Judge of Texas Criminal District Court 6 in Dallas County. She previously served as a criminal defense attorney in private practice from 2007 to 2014 and as an Assistant District Attorney for Dallas County from 1995 to 2007.

Nancy Mulder was first elected to Dallas County Criminal Court 4 in 2014 and currently presides over Texas Criminal District Court 6. She is the Democratic Nominee for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 7 in 2024. She has served as Presiding Judge of the Criminal Courts and County Courts of Criminal Appeals and is Co-Chair of the Step-Up Jail Pre-Trial Release Program.

- 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. 