Lia is from Dallas, Texas. She attended the University of Houston. She has a bachelor of science degree in political science from the University of Houston. She has a Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law in Houston.

Lia Polk, Dallas Criminal Attorney • Dunham & Jones

Lia Reshae Polk is from Dallas, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Houston and a law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston.

Lia is a public interest lawyer. She works at Dunham & Jones Attorneys at Law. She previously worked as an Assistant Public Defender for more than a decade with the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office and taught criminal law and conflict management and dispute resolution as adjunct faculty at Dallas College.

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Lia is a criminal attorney at Dunham & Jones Attorneys at Law. She previously worked as an assistant public defender at Dallas County Public Defender’s Office and as an adjunct faculty with Dallas College in the School of Law and Public Service. 

Lia Reshae Polk's campaign for Dallas County Criminal District Judge is her first run for public office.

Municipal elections in Dallas County, Texas (2026) - Ballotpedia

Lia's campaign for Dallas County criminal district judge is her first run for public office. 

Has over a decade of experience as a public defender.

As a criminal attorney, specializes in felony and misdemeanor cases, bench and jury trials, motion practice, and complex criminal litigation.

As a public defender and trial attorney, handled cases ranging from assault family violence to capital murder, as well as juvenile and CPS cases involving child welfare. Her courtroom experience includes trials, hearings, and pretrial advocacy.

- As a criminal attorney, specializes in felony and misdemeanor cases, bench and jury trials, motion practice, and complex criminal litigation.
- As a public defender and trial attorney, handled cases ranging from assault family violence to capital murder, as well as juvenile and CPS cases involving child welfare. Her courtroom experience includes trials, hearings, and pretrial advocacy.

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Judicial Administration

Believes in a transparent, neutral, unbiased courtroom where decisions are grounded in law, discretion is exercised responsibly, and all parties are treated with respect.

Believes personal connection to the community is important "on the bench."

Values compassion and recognizing individual mental health needs, financial realities, and individual circumstances.

- Believes in a transparent, neutral, unbiased courtroom where decisions are grounded in law, discretion is exercised responsibly, and all parties are treated with respect.
- Believes personal connection to the community is important "on the bench."
- Values compassion and recognizing individual mental health needs, financial realities, and individual circumstances.

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Has trained attorneys, law students, and interns and held leadership roles including Chair of the Civil Service Commission for the City of Duncanville.

- Has trained attorneys, law students, and interns and held leadership roles including Chair of the Civil Service Commission for the City of Duncanville.

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Lia Reshae Polk

Values fairness, accountability, equality, and integrity with a balanced and thoughtful approach to cases.

Believes justice should be fair, consistent, and rooted inexperience.

Believes "justice works best when it is applied equally, thoughtfully, and with an understanding of real-life circumstances."

Plans to ensure due process and fairness for all, regardless of background resources or circumstances.

- Values fairness, accountability, equality, and integrity with a balanced and thoughtful approach to cases.
- Believes justice should be fair, consistent, and rooted inexperience.
- Believes "justice works best when it is applied equally, thoughtfully, and with an understanding of real-life circumstances."
- Believes in a transparent, neutral, unbiased courtroom where decisions are grounded in law, discretion is exercised responsibly, and all parties are treated with respect.
- Believes personal connection to the community is important "on the bench."
- Plans to ensure due process and fairness for all, regardless of background resources or circumstances.
- Values compassion and recognizing individual mental health needs, financial realities, and individual circumstances.