Hon. Audrey Moorehead

Judge Audrey Moorehead is the first woman elected to preside over Dallas County Criminal Court 3. She was first elected in 2018 as the Democratic nominee. Prior to her judicial career, she had her own practice specializing in Criminal Defense, Domestic Relations, Wills, and Trusts. She served on the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors from 2015-2018 and was a former Regional Director of the National Bar Association. Judge Moorehead is a faculty member and frequent lecturer for the Texas Center for Legal Ethics and has been recognized for her community service and legal achievements.

Experience:
- Judicial Clerk for the Honorable Judge Jay Patterson, 101st District Court- Judicial Intern for the Honorable Judge Sam A. Lindsay, Northern District of Texas- Private Practice: Criminal Defense, Domestic Relations, Wills, and Trusts- Judge, Dallas County Criminal Court #3 since 2018

Education:
- Master of Business Administration- Texas A&M School of Law

Professional Affiliations:
- State Bar of Texas- National Bar Association- Texas Center for Legal Ethics- American Bar Association Judicial Council- Dallas Women Lawyer’s Association- Texas Women Lawyers Association- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority- National Association of Women Judges- Dallas Bar Foundation- Texas Bar Foundation- National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club- National Convention of 100 Black Women Incorporated- Lions Club International- Rotary Club of Dallas