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Andrea Martin earned a law degree from the Texas A&M University School of Law.

After law school, Andrea Martin took a position with the Dallas County District Attorney's Office and begin prosecuting criminal cases. Later, Andrea Martin moved to the Juvenile court and began representing Child Protective Services in child abuse and neglect cases. [...] In 2003, Andrea Martin left the District Attorney's Office and began her own private practice in Dallas, Texas.

Hon. Andrea Martin, Presiding

Andrea Martin previously prosecuted criminal cases with the Dallas County District Attorney's Office and represented Child Protective Services in child abuse and neglect cases. She later began a private practice in Dallas.

304th Juvenile District Court - Dallas County

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Andrea has served on the Texas 304th District Court since 2014.

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Prosecuted criminal cases at the Dallas County District Attorney's Office after law school.

Prosecuted criminal cases at the Dallas County District Attorney's Office.

Represented Child Protective Services in child abuse and neglect cases in juvenile court.

Opened a private law practice in Dallas in 2003.

As a state district court judge, she oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- Prosecuted criminal cases at the Dallas County District Attorney's Office.
- Represented Child Protective Services in child abuse and neglect cases in juvenile court.
- Opened a private law practice in Dallas in 2003.
- As a state district court judge, she oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

Legal Experience

She also instituted drug testing of parents whose kids are in Child Protective Services' custody prior to a full contested hearing. This, she said, allows her to move cases more efficiently and quickly determine the extent of parental drug use that might factor into the safety of children.

DFW MorningNews: We recommend Andrea Martin in the Democratic primary for the 304th District Court

Said that pre-hearing drug testing for parents in Child Protective Services custody helps move cases efficiently and assess child-safety risks.

- Said that pre-hearing drug testing for parents in Child Protective Services custody helps move cases efficiently and assess child-safety risks.

Judicial Administration

As of July 22, 2026, Andrea Martin did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Philosophy

Hon. Kim Cooks	12/20/2018	255th District Court, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas	CJC Nos. 18-0819 and 18-0877	Public Warning & Order of Additional Education
Hon. Andrea Martin	12/20/2018	304th Juvenile District Court, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas	CJC Nos. 18-0818 and 18-0876	Public Warning & Order of Additional Education
Hon. Jack Robison	02/20/2019	207th Judicial District Court, New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas	CJC Nos. 18-0510, et. al.	Public Warning

Public Sanctions Issued FY 2019

Received a public warning and order of additional education on December 20, 2018, in Texas judicial conduct case numbers 18-0818 and 18-0876.

- Received a public warning and order of additional education on December 20, 2018, in Texas judicial conduct case numbers 18-0818 and 18-0876.

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

Andrea Martin

- Prosecuted criminal cases at the Dallas County District Attorney's Office after law school.
- Represented Child Protective Services in child abuse and neglect cases in juvenile court.
- Opened a private law practice in Dallas in 2003.

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

Andrea is from Cedar Hill, Texas. She attended Our Lady of the Lake University and Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. She has a bachelor's degree in English with a minor in political science from Our Lady of the Lake University. She has a law degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. She lives with her child, Oliver, in Cedar Hill. She attends Disciple Central Community Church in DeSoto, Texas.

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Andrea is a judge of the 304th District Court in Dallas County. She has sat on the bench since 2015. She previously worked at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, where she prosecuted criminal cases and later represented Child Protective Services in juvenile court abuse and neglect cases. In 2003, she left the District Attorney’s Office and ran her own private law practice in Dallas.

Andrea Martin is currently the judge of the 304th Juvenile District Court. She has sat on the bench since 2015.

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As an assistant district attorney, represented Child Protective Services in cases of child abuse and neglect.

Has 20 years of experience as an attorney, 10 years as a prosecutor, and 10 years in private practice.

Has participated in the Dallas Independent School District mentor program.

Is a member of Disciple Central Community Church in DeSoto, Texas, where she has been a member of the choir and currently is an active member of the fitness ministry and serves as a boot camp and running instructor.

Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Andrea is a judge of the 304th District Court in Dallas County. She works at the Dallas County Juvenile Court, where she presides over Youthful Diversion Court, an intervention program aimed at preventing first-time juvenile offenders ages 10 to 13 from becoming career criminals. She previously worked at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office prosecuting criminal cases, at the Juvenile Court representing Child Protective Services in child abuse and neglect cases, and at her own private law practice in Dallas, Texas.

Andrea Martin is currently a judge of the Texas 304th Family District Court. She has sat on the bench since 2015 and is serving her first term.

As a former prosecutor at the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, handled criminal cases and represented Child Protective Services in child abuse and neglect cases before starting her own private practice in Dallas, Texas.

Has handled legal cases for individuals unable to afford an attorney and recognized as an Outstanding Pro Bono Attorney by the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program.

Volunteers in the DISD Mentor program and frequently speaks at elementary schools.

Active member of Disciple Central Community Church, serving in the choir and as a boot camp and running instructor.

Participates in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and is a mother.

Andrea is a district judge. She works at the 304th District Court in Texas. She previously worked at the Dallas County District Attorney's Office prosecuting criminal cases, at the Juvenile Court representing Child Protective Services in child abuse and neglect cases, and at her own private law practice in Dallas, Texas.

Andrea Martin is currently judge of the 304th Family District Court. She was elected in 2015 and has sat on the bench since then.

Andrea Martin is from Cedar Hill, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree in English from Our Lady of the Lake University and a law degree from Texas Wesleyan University. She is a member of Disciple Central Community Church in DeSoto, Texas, and has one child.

Andrea is an attorney. She previously worked as a prosecutor for the Dallas County District Attorney's Office. She also has her own private practice in Dallas. 

Andrea is currently a judge on the 304th Family District Court. She has served on the bench since 2015.

As a former prosecutor at the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, handled criminal cases and represented Child Protective Services in child abuse and neglect cases before starting her own private practice.

Has handled legal cases for those unable to afford an attorney and recognized as an Outstanding Pro Bono Attorney by the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program.

Active member of Disciple Central Community Church, involved in the choir and fitness ministry, serving as a boot camp and running instructor.

Andrea is from Cedar Hill, Texas. She attended Our Lady of the Lake University and Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. She has a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in political science from Our Lady of the Lake University. She has a law degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. She attends Disciple Central Community Church in DeSoto, Texas.

Andrea is a district judge. She works at the 304th District Court, where she has been since 2015. She previously worked at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office as an assistant district attorney and ran her own private law practice in Dallas.

Andrea Martin is currently a judge of the Texas 304th Family District Court. She assumed office in 2015 and is serving her first term.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted criminal cases and represented Child Protective Services in cases of child abuse and neglect.

Recognized by the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program as an Outstanding Pro Bono Attorney.

Participated in the Dallas Independent School District mentor program.

Andrea Martin is from Cedar Hill, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree in English from Our Lady of the Lake University and a law degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. She is a member of Disciple Central Community Church in DeSoto, Texas, and has one child.

Andrea is a judge for Texas District Court, District 304. She has served on the bench since 2015. Before taking the bench, she worked as an assistant district attorney for Dallas County. She also has experience running her own private law practice. 

Andrea is currently a judge on the 304th District Court. She has served on the bench since 2015.

Worked as a private practice attorney for 10 years.

Andrea is a district judge for the 304th District Court of Dallas County. She works at the 304th District Court of Dallas County, where she has been since 2015. She previously ran her own private practice in Dallas from 2003 to 2015. She previously worked at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, where she prosecuted criminal cases and then represented Child Protective Services in juvenile court.

Andrea Martin is currently a judge of the Texas 304th District Court. She has served two terms.

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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. 