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Amber Givens received a bachelor's degree in political science from Tuskegee University and a law degree from Syracuse University.

Amber is a judge. She works at the Dallas County courts, where she has served on the bench.

Amber previously worked as an assistant district attorney for the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office, and the District Attorney's Office-New York State.

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Amber previously served as a judge for the Texas 282nd District Court. She was first elected in 2014 and served until 2025.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As a district court judge for 11 years, oversaw felony, probate, and civil cases, authorized divorce and child custody proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of county courts.

- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As a district court judge for 11 years, oversaw felony, probate, and civil cases, authorized divorce and child custody proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of county courts.

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Supports evidence-ready prosecution, which "establishes a disciplined, transparent, and accountable structure for every case [that] ensures prosecutors begin with complete information."

Supports establishing community justice councils, "[m]onthly working groups made up of impacted" community members to review cases and community impacts, and provide feedback.

Supports diversion and restoration strategies to keep people out of prison with "structured, accountable pathways that reduce harm and increase safety."

Supports transparency in disclosing evidence, making plea deals, grand jury proceedings, diversion eligibility, and victim communication.

- Supports evidence-ready prosecution, which "establishes a disciplined, transparent, and accountable structure for every case [that] ensures prosecutors begin with complete information."
- Supports establishing community justice councils, "[m]onthly working groups made up of impacted" community members to review cases and community impacts, and provide feedback.
- Supports diversion and restoration strategies to keep people out of prison with "structured, accountable pathways that reduce harm and increase safety."
- Supports transparency in disclosing evidence, making plea deals, grand jury proceedings, diversion eligibility, and victim communication.

Public Safety

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

Consumer Protection

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Dallas District Judge Sanctioned Twice

Was reprimanded by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for instructing or simply allowing her court coordinator to conduct a hearing without properly informing parties that she was not present.

Prosecutors and defense attorneys filed over 100 requests to remove the judge from cases, alleging the judge did not act impartially.

- Was reprimanded by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for instructing or simply allowing her court coordinator to conduct a hearing without properly informing parties that she was not present.
- Prosecutors and defense attorneys filed over 100 requests to remove the judge from cases, alleging the judge did not act impartially.

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As a legal professional, created the first Legal Representation Anti-Discrimination Clause in the United States.

Supports Criminal Justice Reform, education for underserved communities, and programs to reduce recidivism while protecting the rights of victims and the accused.

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Supports the Empowerment Program to equip probationers with support and life skills for successful probation completion.

- District attorneys prosecute felony criminal cases on behalf of the state, presenting them to grand juries and working closely with law enforcement during investigations.
- They also represent victims seeking protective orders and assist in removing children from abusive homes as part of their responsibilities.
- They are elected to four-year terms.
- District attorneys in Texas make between $175,000 and $220,500, based on how long they have served in office. 