2026 Texas General Election

Lisa Green

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Lisa is from Waco, Texas. She attended St. Gerard Catholic High School in San Antonio, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree from St. Mary's University, a master's degree in communication studies from St. Mary's University, and a Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University. She attends Concord Church.

Lisa is a judge. She works at County Criminal Court #5 in Dallas County, where she has been since 2014. She previously worked as a state representative in the Texas House for District 12 from 2011 to 2013, as a staff attorney at Legal Aid of Northwest Texas representing indigent clients and victims of domestic violence, and as a lawyer and advocate in the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office for 10 years.

Lisa Green (Texas) - Ballotpedia

Lisa Green is currently the Presiding Judge of the Dallas County Criminal Court No. 5. She was first elected in 2014 and has served three terms. She previously served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 12 from 2011 to 2013.

As a staff attorney at Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, represented victims of domestic violence.

As a public defender for ten years, developed trial skills in misdemeanor and felony courts, representing mentally ill and drug dependent clients.

Has over 20 combined years of legal experience as a judge and attorney.

Legal Experience

Supports the Green Y. A. R. D. Program, a 6-month diversion program aimed at redirecting young, first-time offenders aged 17 to 25 out of the criminal justice system.

Judicial Administration

Supports empowering first-time young adult offenders through the Green Y.A.R.D. program, which focuses on redirection, rehabilitation, and allows for record expungement upon completion.

Judicial Philosophy

As of July 22, 2026, Lisa Green’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Lisa Green is a faithful member of Concord Church, serving in leadership in the Deaconess Ministry.

Serves as a board member for the Child and Family Guidance Center.

Lisa Green is a member of Christians in Public Service.

Member of the Junior League of Dallas, a women's leadership organization.

Serves as a member of the Southwest Suburban Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

She is a member of the Omicron Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Is a member of the Dallas Women Lawyer Association.

Is a member of the Dallas Bar Association.

Community Involvement

- Handles cases for Class A misdemeanors–including assault of a family member, property theft between $750 and $2,500, and using force against a law enforcement officer when resisting or evading arrest–and Class B misdemeanors–including criminal mischief and property theft between $100 and $750.
- Serves as an appellate judge for cases from local courts. They work on all cases they receive until they are closed or appealed to a higher court.
- County criminal court-at-law judges are elected in a partisan, county-wide election to a four-year term. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 25 years old, have been a Texas and county resident for at least 24 consecutive months, a practicing lawyer and/or judge in Texas for at least four years, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for county criminal court-at-law judges ranges from $174,000 to $244,500, depending on years of service and how much they receive as a county supplement.

Handles various misdemeanors and criminal appeals from local courts.