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David Jahn

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David Jahn is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and earned his law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law. He has been married to his flight school classmate, Kathy, for 26 years, and together they are raising three children in Denton County. He is a member of American Legion “Arthur O. McNitzky” Post 71 in Denton, Texas.

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David is a judge. He is currently the presiding judge of Denton County Probate Court No. 1. He previously served as an associate judge for the same court for ten years. Before that, he was the presiding judge of Denton County Criminal Court at Law #1 for a brief period. Earlier in his career, he served as an assistant district attorney, where he prosecuted 84 jury trials and 21 bench trials. He also worked as an attorney in private practice for a brief period. David began his career as a pilot in the U.S. Army, where he served for nine years. 

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David is currently the presiding judge of Denton County Probate Court No. 1. He previously served as an associate judge for the Denton County Probate Court for ten years.

Served as an assistant district attorney in Denton, Wise, and Jack counties.

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- Texas county probate judges handle all cases in probate, including estate administration, wills, guardianships, and incapacitation cases.
- There are a total of 24 probate judges across 12 counties within the state.
- They are paid an annual salary between $158,000 and $193,400.

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