Jones received a Bachelor of Science from Northeast Louisiana University and a Juris Doctor degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law.

Governor Abbott Appoints Jones To 467th Judicial District Court

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"Judge Derbha Jones is a graduate of Texas A&M School of Law and practiced law for 18 years before her appointment to the 467th District Court. She has been married to Reginald for 40 years and is a devoted mother to three adult children and grandmother to three grandchildren. She treasures watching her family thrive and pursue their dreams. Judge Jones looks forward to continuing her dedicated service as a District Judge for Denton County."

Meet Derbha

Derbha Jones earned a Bachelor of Science from Northeast Louisiana University and a law degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. She has been married to Reginald for 40 years and has three adult children and three grandchildren.

Derbha Jones of Sanger is a solo practice attorney in Denton. She is board certified in Family Law and Child Welfare Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Professional Achievements

Presiding Judge, 467th District Court
Presiding Judge, Denton County Family Drug Treatment Court (Specialty Court)
Graduate, Texas A&M School of Law formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (2001)
Admitted to the State Bar of Texas (2002)
Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court (2012)
Board-Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2013)
Board-Certified in Child Welfare Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2018)
Former TWU Adjunct Professor - Alternative Dispute Resolution and Family Law
Licensed to practice in Texas Eastern District
Licensed to practice in Texas Northern District

Derbha previously worked as a solo-practice attorney in Denton. She also served as an adjunct professor at TWU, teaching alternative dispute resolution and family law.

Derbha previously worked as a solo-practice attorney in Denton. She also served as an adjunct professor teaching alternative dispute resolution and family law.

Derbha Jones is the presiding Judge of the 467th District Court, serving all of Denton County. As the court’s first judge, she was appointed by Governor Abbott in 2021 and subsequently elected in 2022 to continue her role. Derbha holds Texas Board of Legal Specialization certifications in Family Law and Child Welfare Law, underscoring her dedication to ensuring fair and informed rulings.

Derbha Jones for Judge

Derbha currently serves as presiding judge of the 467th District Court in Denton County. She was appointed to the court in 2021 and elected in 2022.

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Practiced as a solo attorney in Denton for 18 years before being appointed to the 467th District Court, with certifications in family and child welfare law.

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

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

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Derbha Jones

- Practiced as a solo attorney in Denton for 18 years before being appointed to the 467th District Court, with certifications in family and child welfare law.

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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. 