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Angela is from the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. She attended Prairie View A&M University and the Indiana University Maurer School of Law. She has a bachelor's degree from Prairie View A&M University and a Juris Doctor degree from Indiana University Maurer School of Law.

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Angela currently works as a county criminal court judge. Prior to taking the bench, she served as an assistant county and district attorney in both Dallas and Ellis counties. She also worked as an assistant public defender for Dallas County and maintained a private practice focused on criminal defense, primarily representing indigent defendants in state and federal courts.

Angela M. King is currently a judge of the Dallas County Criminal Court No. 6 in Texas. She was first elected in 2006.

As the presiding judge of Dallas County Criminal Court No. 6, manages a misdemeanor criminal docket, hears trials and motions, and ensures the efficient administration of justice within the county court system.

As an assistant district attorney in Dallas and Ellis counties, reviewed charges, determined cases to be tried, drafted legal documents, and prosecuted criminal charges on behalf of the government.

As an assistant public defender for Dallas County, advocated for clients in crisis, ensured defendants' rights were not violated by the government, and represented individuals facing criminal charges.

- As the presiding judge of Dallas County Criminal Court No. 6, manages a misdemeanor criminal docket, hears trials and motions, and ensures the efficient administration of justice within the county court system.
- As an assistant district attorney in Dallas and Ellis counties, reviewed charges, determined cases to be tried, drafted legal documents, and prosecuted criminal charges on behalf of the government.
- As an assistant public defender for Dallas County, advocated for clients in crisis, ensured defendants' rights were not violated by the government, and represented individuals facing criminal charges.

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Advocates for fair and neutral appointments and has enforced the use of an automatic appointment wheel for case assignments to ensure transparency in indigent defense.

Supports the use of technology to improve court accessibility, including maintaining a livestream for virtual judicial proceedings.

- Advocates for fair and neutral appointments and has enforced the use of an automatic appointment wheel for case assignments to ensure transparency in indigent defense.
- Supports the use of technology to improve court accessibility, including maintaining a livestream for virtual judicial proceedings.

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Angela believes that the criminal justice system must treat everyone with fairness, compassion, and respect.

Advocates for an "open courtroom" policy where citizens are welcome to observe proceedings to ensure transparency and public trust in the judiciary.

Committed to diligent work to ensure every person is afforded competent representation and that justice is applied without bias.

Participated in monitoring and compliance reviews to ensure that the courts follow state guidelines for fair and neutral case assignments.

- Angela believes that the criminal justice system must treat everyone with fairness, compassion, and respect.
- Advocates for an "open courtroom" policy where citizens are welcome to observe proceedings to ensure transparency and public trust in the judiciary.
- Committed to diligent work to ensure every person is afforded competent representation and that justice is applied without bias.
- Participated in monitoring and compliance reviews to ensure that the courts follow state guidelines for fair and neutral case assignments.

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Angela King is from Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas.

Angela is a judge for Dallas County Criminal Court No. 6. She was first elected to the bench in 2006. Before taking the bench, she served as an assistant county and district attorney in both Dallas and Ellis Counties. She also served as an assistant public defender for Dallas County. After that, she maintained a private practice focusing mainly on criminal defense, primarily working with indigent defendants who could not afford to hire private counsel. 

Angela is currently a judge of the Dallas County Criminal Court No. 6. She was first elected to this position in 2006. She was re-elected in 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022.

Angela is a judge in the Dallas County Criminal Court at Law #6, where she serves the citizens of Dallas County and the State of Texas.

Angela is the judge of County Criminal Court at Law #6 in Dallas County. She works at the Dallas County Criminal Court at Law #6, where she has served as judge. There is no public information available on her prior professional roles.

Angela M. King is currently a judge of the Dallas County Criminal Court No. 6 in Texas. She was first elected in 2006 and is serving her fourth term.

Angela King is from Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree from Prairie View A&M University and a J.D. from Indiana University Maurer School of Law.

Angela is a judge for Dallas County Criminal Court No. 6. She was first elected to the bench in 2006. Before taking the bench, she served as an assistant county and district attorney in both Dallas and Ellis Counties. She also served as an assistant public defender for Dallas County. After that, she maintained a private practice focusing mainly on criminal defense, primarily representing indigent defendants who could not afford to hire private counsel. She practiced in several state and federal courts throughout Texas and Louisiana.

Angela is currently a judge of the Dallas County Criminal Court No. 6. She was first elected to this position in 2006. She was re-elected in 2014, 2018, and 2022.

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Teresa Hawthorne is from Dallas, Texas. She has lived in Texas for 71 years. 

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Teresa is a private attorney at the Law Office of Teresa Hawthorne. She previously served as a judge for the Texas 203rd District Court from 2010 to 2018. 

Teresa is a private attorney at the Law Office of Teresa Hawthorne. She previously served as an academic counselor for all sports at Southern Methodist University.

Teresa previously served as a judge on the Texas 203rd District Court from 2010 to 2018. She ran for the 282nd District Court in 2022 but did not win.

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Presided over felony matters, including homicide and capital murder.

Handled thousands of criminal cases as a defense attorney, trial lawyer, and state district judge.

- Presided over felony matters, including homicide and capital murder.
- Handled thousands of criminal cases as a defense attorney, trial lawyer, and state district judge.

Committed to "keeping dockets moving, reducing unnecessary resets, and respecting the time of victims, defendants, attorneys, and law enforcement."

- Committed to "keeping dockets moving, reducing unnecessary resets, and respecting the time of victims, defendants, attorneys, and law enforcement."

Believes judges are paid by the taxpayers and have a duty to be present and working every day.

- Believes judges are paid by the taxpayers and have a duty to be present and working every day.

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Reprimanded by the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct for using her influence to intervene in a relative's criminal case and for shaming jurors in a separate trial.

- Reprimanded by the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct for using her influence to intervene in a relative's criminal case and for shaming jurors in a separate trial.

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

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Teresa Hawthorne is from Dallas, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree, a master 27s degree, and a law degree from St. Mary 27s University. She has lived in Texas for 71 years.

Teresa is a private attorney at the Law Office of Teresa Hawthorne. She previously served as a judge for the Texas 203rd District Court from 2010 to 2018. Before taking the bench, she worked as a high school English teacher, a college athletic department academic counselor, and a head coach for the girls' high school basketball team.

Teresa previously served as a judge of the Texas 203rd District Court from 2010 to 2018. She ran for the 282nd District Court in 2022 but did not win.

Teresa is a private attorney. She works at the Law Office of Teresa Hawthorne. She previously served as a judge of the 203rd Judicial District Court from 2010 to 2018, and before that, she taught high school English, coached girls’ high school sports as a head coach, and worked as an academic counselor in a college athletic department.

Teresa Hawthorne was elected judge of the Texas 203rd Judicial District Court in 2010 and served until leaving office in 2018. She later ran in the 2022 Democratic primary for judge of the 282nd District Court but did not win.

Teresa Hawthorne is from Dallas, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree in science, a master 27s degree in science, and a doctorate in jurisprudence. 

Teresa is from Dallas, Texas. She attended St. Mary’s University School of Law. She has a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree. She lives in the Lindenshire Lane neighborhood.

Teresa is a private attorney. She works at the Law Office of Teresa Hawthorne. She previously worked as a judge of the 203rd Judicial District Court from 2010 to 2018 and practiced as a defense attorney handling felony and appellate cases.

- Handles cases for Class A misdemeanors–including assault of a family member, property theft between $750 and $2,500, and using force against a law enforcement officer when resisting or evading arrest–and Class B misdemeanors–including criminal mischief and property theft between $100 and $750.
- Serves as an appellate judge for cases from local courts. They work on all cases they receive until they are closed or appealed to a higher court.
- County criminal court-at-law judges are elected in a partisan, county-wide election to a four-year term. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 25 years old, have been a Texas and county resident for at least 24 consecutive months, a practicing lawyer and/or judge in Texas for at least four years, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for county criminal court-at-law judges ranges from $174,000 to $244,500, depending on years of service and how much they receive as a county supplement.

Handles various misdemeanors and criminal appeals from local courts.

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