Meet Kennon

Kennon Lily Wooten is a fifth-generation Texan who has called Austin home for most of her life. 

She spent her formative years as an Austin Independent School District student and graduated from LBJ High School in 1995. Nearly 30 years later, AISD continues to play a big role in her life. She’s the proud wife of an AISD nurse and an equally proud mom of a daughter who attends an AISD middle school.

About | Kennon Wooten for Judge

She spent her formative years as an Austin Independent School District student and graduated from LBJ High School in 1995. Nearly 30 years later, AISD continues to play a big role in her life. She’s the proud wife of an AISD nurse and an equally proud mom of a daughter who attends an AISD middle school.

Kennon Lily Wooten is a fifth-generation Texan who has called Austin home for most of her life. She is married to an Austin Independent School District nurse and has one daughter.

Kennon has been a lawyer for over 20 years and is a partner at Scott Douglass & McConnico. She represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a broad range of civil case types, advises clients on rule-related matters, and works on civil appeals as often as possible.

Kennon joined the firm in 2011, after working as the rules attorney for the Supreme Court of Texas, an associate at Baker Botts LLP, and a law clerk to former Chief Justice Wallace B. Jefferson of the Supreme Court of Texas. Her service as the rules attorney gives her a unique understanding of statewide and local rules of practice and procedure, as well as the disciplinary standards that govern lawyers who practice in Texas.

Kennon L. Wooten | Scott, Douglass & McConnico

Kennon Lily Wooten is a lawyer and partner at Scott Douglass & McConnico. She previously worked as the rules attorney for the Supreme Court of Texas, an associate at Baker Botts LLP, and a law clerk to former Chief Justice Wallace B. Jefferson of the Supreme Court of Texas.

Kennon L. Wooten - Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP

Kennon is a lawyer and partner at Scott Douglass & McConnico. She previously worked as the rules attorney for the Supreme Court of Texas, an associate at Baker Botts LLP, and a law clerk to former Chief Justice Wallace B. Jefferson of the Supreme Court of Texas.

Kennon Wooten

Current State Profile

Office Held | None
Office Sought | Texas 250th District Court
Party | Democratic Party

Elections

* 2026 - Texas 250th District Court
* 2020 - Texas 53rd District Court

Kennon Wooten - Texas Candidate - Transparency USA

Kennon previously ran for Texas's 53rd District Court in 2020.

2026 Texas General Election

Kennon’s law practice focuses on general civil litigation and complex commercial litigation. She also handles appeals periodically and advises clients on rule-related matters, including ethical obligations. She has represented a broad range of clients, including governmental entities, businesses (foreign and domestic), lawyers, judges, and individuals.

Served as rules attorney for the Supreme Court of Texas, with experience in statewide and local court-practice rules and lawyer disciplinary standards.

Served as a law clerk to former Chief Justice Wallace B. Jefferson of the Supreme Court of Texas.

Has practiced law for over 20 years and, as a partner at Scott Douglass & McConnico, represents plaintiffs and defendants in civil cases and handles civil appeals.

- Served as rules attorney for the Supreme Court of Texas, with experience in statewide and local court-practice rules and lawyer disciplinary standards.
- Served as a law clerk to former Chief Justice Wallace B. Jefferson of the Supreme Court of Texas.
- Has practiced law for over 20 years and, as a partner at Scott Douglass & McConnico, represents plaintiffs and defendants in civil cases and handles civil appeals.

Legal Experience

Fairness, Diligence, & Compassion

“Over two decades ago, I set a personal goal of becoming a judge. I’ve worked hard to prepare to serve well, and I’m excited about being the kind of judge who helps restore faith in our judicial branch of government, preserve the rule of law, and increase access to justice.”

Kennon Wooten for Judge | Fairness, Diligence, Compassion

Plans to help preserve the rule of law and increase access to justice as a judge.

- Plans to help preserve the rule of law and increase access to justice as a judge.

Judicial Administration

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“Fundamentally, I believe that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. If elected, I will strive to ensure that everyone gets a fair shake in my courtroom, and I will be disciplined about approaching each case with impartiality, intellectual curiosity, and compassion.”

— Kennon Lily Wooten

Plans to treat courtroom participants with dignity and respect and approach each case with impartiality, intellectual curiosity, and compassion.

- Plans to treat courtroom participants with dignity and respect and approach each case with impartiality, intellectual curiosity, and compassion.

Judicial Philosophy

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Ethics & Conduct

Kennon is dedicated to increasing access to justice, including by providing pro bono legal services. She strives to have at least one pro bono matter on her docket at all times and, as a result of her pro bono work, is a member of the State Bar of Texas Pro Bono College.

Provides pro bono legal services and seeks to maintain at least one pro bono matter at a time.

- Provides pro bono legal services and seeks to maintain at least one pro bono matter at a time.

Community Involvement

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Kennon Lily Wooten

- Has practiced law for over 20 years and, as a partner at Scott Douglass & McConnico, represents plaintiffs and defendants in civil cases and handles civil appeals.

Has 20 years of legal experience and is a partner at Scott Douglass & McConnico.

As rules attorney, gained an in-depth understanding of the rules she would follow and enforce as a judge.

Served as chair of the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors, president of the Austin Bar Association, and secretary of the Texas Legal Services Center Board of Directors.

Has served as a guest lecturer at the University of Texas School of Law and authored multiple articles and co-authored books on Texas discovery procedures.

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- District judges manage Texas district courts, which are trial courts with general jurisdiction, and have exclusive authority over felony cases. A judge may be presiding over a civil, criminal, juvenile, or special court. They also share jurisdiction with Texas county courts.
- Texas has over 470 district courts, each presided over by a single judge. Some courts cover multiple counties, while others are assigned to single counties based on population size.
- District judges are elected through partisan elections for four-year terms. Candidates must be between 25 and 75 years old, have lived in the district for at least 2 years, and be licensed lawyers with at least 4 years' experience.
- The annual salary for district judges ranges from $175,000 to $245,500, depending on years of service.

Presides over a trial court with general jurisdiction. 