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Oni Ann Groves

DEMOCRAT

Oni Ann Groves is running for Dallas County Criminal Court of Appeals Judge, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Oni Ann Groves is from Kansas City, Missouri. She earned a bachelor's degree in public administration from Oral Roberts University and a law degree from Southern University. She is a member of the Potter's House Dallas church.

Political background

Oni's campaign for Dallas County Criminal Court of Appeals judge is her first run for public office.

Professional background

Oni currently works as the managing attorney of Groves & Associates, PLLC. She previously worked as an attorney for the Allen Law Firm and Stanton LLP, an assistant district attorney for the Dallas County District Attorney Office, and a special education teacher for the Dallas Independent School District.

Legal Experience

Has worked as an attorney for over 12 years.

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Judicial Administration

As of January 22, 2026, Oni Ann Groves’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Judicial Philosophy

Believes "fair outcomes require an understanding of the circumstances that lead individuals into the [justice] system."

Supports "[h]olding people accountable while addressing the underlying mental illness, substance abuse, & instability," that lead them to the justice system.

Plans to build "strong partnerships with families, service providers, & local organizations."

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Ethics & Conduct

As of January 22, 2026, Oni Ann Groves’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Community Involvement

Volunteers with Big Sister Big Brother of America and as a speaker at community high schools, and is a member of the Dallas Black Criminal Defense Bar Association, American Inns of Court, and North Texas State Criminal Law Inn of Court.

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