Hon. Emily Tobolowsky

Judge Emily G. Tobolowsky has served as the presiding judge of the 298th Civil District Court since 2007. She was re-elected in 2010, 2014, and 2018. Notably, she was named Trial Judge of the Year by the American Board of Trial Advocates, Dallas Chapter, in 2016. Prior to her judicial career, she practiced law in Dallas, focusing on commercial litigation, real estate, and employment law. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and SMU School of Law.

Experience:
- Elected Judge of the 298th Civil District Court in 2006 and sworn in on January 1, 2007.n- Re-elected by Dallas County voters in 2010, 2014, and 2018.n- Presiding Judge for all Dallas County Civil District Courts, 2016.n- Practiced law in Dallas from 1980 to 2006, focusing on commercial litigation, real estate, and employment law.

Education:
- J.D., Southern Methodist University School of Law, 1980.n- B.A., University of Texas at Austin with High Honors, 1976.

Professional Affiliations:
- Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation.n- Member, Dallas Bar Association.n- Member of The William 'Mac' Taylor American Inn of Court.