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Erin Nowell

DEMOCRAT

Erin Nowell is running for Dallas County Court-At-Law Judge, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Erin Nowell is from North Carolina. She earned a bachelor's degree in english from Wake Forest University and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. She lives with one kid in Dallas, Texas.

Professional background

Erin currently works as an of counsel lawyer (neither an associate or partner) for the Carter Law Group. She previously worked as a partner for the Carter Law Group, a stakeholder and an associate at Simon Greenstone Panatier Bartlett, PC, and an associate of Kelley Witherspoon LLP, Jones Day, and Baron & Budd.

Political background

Erin previously served as judge for Place 5 of the Texas Fifth District Court of Appeals. She served one term from 2019 to 2024.

Legal Experience

As an of counsel lawyer and partner of the Carter Law Group for one year, manages key client relationships, pursues new clients, mentors junior lawyers, oversees certain areas of legal practice, and provides legal counsel and representation to clients.

As a state court of criminal appeals judge in Texas's Fifth District Court of Appeals for six years, exercised discretion over whether the court will review certain criminal cases, heard all cases involving capital felony sentencing, denial of bail, requests for review of rights violations and wrongful imprisonment, and the state’s use of the death penalty, and provided final interpretation of state criminal statutes.

As an associate attorney at Simon Greenstone Panatier Bartlett, PC for six years, has experience prosecuting claims and defending lawsuits, focused on representing victims of serious injuries or wrongful death from toxic substances.

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Judicial Philosophy

Served with impartiality while a state court of criminal appeals judge, but stands behind individuals over institutions.

Prioritizes reinforcing public trust in the justice system and ensuring every litigant's right to a fair outcome.

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Judicial Administration

Values efficiency and diligence in moving cases through the courts.

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Ethics & Conduct

As of January 22, 2026, Erin Nowell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Community Involvement

As of January 22, 2026, Erin Nowell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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