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Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Prairie View A&M University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center.

Michelle is a judge. She works at the Texas 314th District Court, where she has been since January 1, 2019.

Michelle Moore (Texas judge) - Ballotpedia

Michelle is the founder and owner of The Morris Law Firm, PLLC.

Michelle Moore is currently a judge of the Texas 314th District Court. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her second term.

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

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Judge Moore

Plans to make the 314th court more economical and environmentally friendly by going completely paperless.

In addition to her role in the 314th District Court, she presides over the S.O.A.R. (Sobriety Over Addiction and Relapse) Court, a specialty drug court for teenagers.

- Plans to make the 314th court more economical and environmentally friendly by going completely paperless.
- In addition to her role in the 314th District Court, she presides over the S.O.A.R. (Sobriety Over Addiction and Relapse) Court, a specialty drug court for teenagers.

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Judicial Philosophy

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Wants to implement community-based mentorship programs for youth in the foster care system and juvenile detention.

Supports offering rehabilitative services to incarcerated youth.

- Wants to implement community-based mentorship programs for youth in the foster care system and juvenile detention.
- Supports offering rehabilitative services to incarcerated youth.

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- District judges manage Texas district courts, which are trial courts with general jurisdiction, and have exclusive authority over felony cases. A judge may be presiding over a civil, criminal, juvenile, or special court. They also share jurisdiction with Texas county courts.
- Texas has over 470 district courts, each presided over by a single judge. Some courts cover multiple counties, while others are assigned to single counties based on population size.
- District judges are elected through partisan elections for four-year terms. Candidates must be between 25 and 75 years old, have lived in the district for at least 2 years, and be licensed lawyers with at least 4 years' experience.
- The annual salary for district judges ranges from $175,000 to $245,500, depending on years of service.

Presides over a trial court with general jurisdiction. 

Texas District Judge, District 314, Democratic Primary

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