Hon. Mary Brown

Judge Mary Brown is the presiding judge of the 301st Judicial District Court of Dallas County, Texas. She was elected in November 2014. Judge Brown began her legal career as a Briefing Attorney for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 1987. She then joined the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, where she tried numerous jury trials. In 1996, she was appointed as an Associate Judge of the Dallas County Family Courts. Judge Brown has faced impeachment charges related to her ruling in the James Younger custody case.

Experience:
Briefing Attorney for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Private Practice focusing on family and business law, Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, Associate Judge of the Dallas County Family Courts, Presiding Judge of the 301st Judicial District Court

Education:
Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Texas, Law degree from the University of Houston

Professional Affiliations:
Crime Victims Committee of the State Bar of Texas, Dallas Family Law Section Board of Directors, College of the State Bar, Junior League of Dallas, Oak Cliff Lions Club