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Nancy Mulder has a bachelor 27s degree from Indiana University and a law degree from St. Mary 27s University of San Antonio. She is fluent in Spanish.

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Nancy Mulder earned a bachelor's degree in English and political science from Indiana University and a law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law.

Nancy is a judge for the Dallas Criminal District Court. Before taking the bench, she worked as a prosecutor for the Dallas County District Attorney's Office for 12 years. After that, she opened a criminal defense practice, where she worked for eight years. 

Nancy previously worked as a criminal defense attorney in private practice, and an assistant district attorney for Dallas County.

Nancy is currently a judge of the Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 6. She was first elected to the Dallas County Criminal Court No. 4 in 2014 and served in that role until 2018. She was then elected to her current position in 2022.

Nancy currently serves as the judge of the Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 6 in Texas. She assumed office in 2023 and is serving her first term. She previously served as judge of the Dallas County Criminal Court No. 4. She served two terms from 2014 to 2022. She previously ran for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 7 in 2024, but did not win.

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As a judge, defense attorney, and prosecutor, Mulder has a full range of experience in criminal law.

As a state district court judge, she oversees all felony cases, rules in criminal actions, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As a municipal/county court judge, she oversaw cases involving criminal offenses within county jurisdiction, conducted preliminary hearings, issued warrants, and determined sentencing in certain criminal cases.

As a criminal defense attorney, she ensured defendants’ rights were not violated by the government over the course of an investigation or trial, gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses, provided advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represented defendants during pre-trial hearings, the trial, and post-trial sentencing hearings.

As an assistant district attorney, she prosecuted criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research and documents, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses.

- As a state district court judge, she oversees all felony cases, rules in criminal actions, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As a municipal/county court judge, she oversaw cases involving criminal offenses within county jurisdiction, conducted preliminary hearings, issued warrants, and determined sentencing in certain criminal cases.
- As a criminal defense attorney, she ensured defendants’ rights were not violated by the government over the course of an investigation or trial, gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses, provided advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represented defendants during pre-trial hearings, the trial, and post-trial sentencing hearings.
- As an assistant district attorney, she prosecuted criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research and documents, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses.

Legal Experience

Cares about running an efficient court, emphasizing that justice delayed is justice denied, and is known for being well-prepared to ensure timely court functions.

Supports efficient court operations and timely case resolution.

Advocates for increased funding and structural support for probation and criminal justice operations.

- Supports efficient court operations and timely case resolution.
- Advocates for increased funding and structural support for probation and criminal justice operations.

Judicial Administration

Supports transparency and accountability within the court system.

Prioritizes listening and impartial application of the law over emotion.

- Prioritizes listening and impartial application of the law over emotion.

Judicial Philosophy

'Oh, shoot, I'm still streaming,' judge says, after telling staffer 'we all know' murder defendant is guilty

Recused herself from and declared a mistrial of a murder case after she was caught on a hot mic saying the defendant had killed the victim in the prescense of jurors.

- Recused herself from and declared a mistrial of a murder case after she was caught on a hot mic saying the defendant had killed the victim in the prescense of jurors.

Ethics & Conduct

Serves as a board member of The Heads Up!

Serves as a board member of A Chance for Change, a rehabilitation center for women.

Serves as an Implementation Board Member for the Dallas County Pre-Trial Release Division.

Serves as the co-chair of the Step-Up Jail Pre-Trial Release Program.

Serves as a member of the Faith in Texas Criminal Justice Advisory Board.

Serves as a member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Board.

- Serves as a board member of The Heads Up!
- Serves as a board member of A Chance for Change, a rehabilitation center for women.
- Serves as the co-chair of the Step-Up Jail Pre-Trial Release Program.
- Serves as a member of the Faith in Texas Criminal Justice Advisory Board.
- Serves as a member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Board.

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Nancy Mulder

Nancy Mulder earned a bachelor of liberal arts in English and Political Science with a minor in Spanish from Indiana University. She earned her law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law.

Nancy previously worked as a Judge of Dallas County Criminal Court No. 4, a criminal defense attorney in private practice, and an Assistant District Attorney for Dallas County.

Nancy currently serves as the Judge of the Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 6 in Texas. She assumed office in 2023 and is serving her first term. She previously served as Judge of the Dallas County Criminal Court No. 4. She served two terms from 2014 to 2022. She previously ran for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 7 in 2024, but did not win.

- Serves as a board member of The Heads Up!
- Serves as a board member of A Chance for Change, a rehabilitation center for women.
- Serves as the Co-Chair of the Step-Up Jail Pre-Trial Release Program.
- Serves as a member of the Faith in Texas Criminal Justice Advisory Board.
- Serves as a member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Board.

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

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- Has original jurisdiction over all felony criminal matters in the district.
- Cases either go to the Court of Appeals or directly to the Court of Criminal Appeals, where their legal reasoning may be reviewed. May hear appeals from county courts when authorized.
- County’s criminal courts administration–which has positions like case managers, magistrate support officers, and bailiffs–reports to each county’s criminal district judge.
- Criminal District Judges are elected through partisan, county-wide elections to four-year terms. 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 eight years, and registered to vote in that county.
- The salary for Criminal District Judges range from $175,000 to $245,500, depending on years of service and how much they receive as a county supplement.

Presides over all felony criminal cases within the elected district.

Dallas Criminal District Judge, Democratic Primary

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