Jim Chapman

Ellis

Texas

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Jim Chapman is from Ellis County, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree in business administration from Southern Methodist University, a law degree from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, and a master 27s degree in business administration from the Yale School of Management.

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Jim Chapman (Ellis County Court at Law No. 1, Texas, candidate ...

Jim is a judge for the Ellis County Court at Law. He has served in this role since 2011. Before becoming a judge, he practiced law at Chapman & Chapman LLP from 1991 to 2010. 

Jim is currently a judge for the Ellis County Court at Law No. 1. He was re-elected in 2014.

As a judge of the Ellis County Court at Law since 2011 and a partner at Chapman & Chapman LLP from 1991 to 2010, Chapman has extensive legal experience in both judicial and private practice settings.

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

Served as Chair or President of multiple organizations, including the Waxahachie Community Development Corporation and the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce.