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Nancy earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana University Bloomington and a law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio.

Nancy is the presiding judge of Texas Criminal District Court 6 in Dallas County. She previously served as a criminal defense attorney in private practice from 2007 to 2014 and as an assistant district attorney for Dallas County from 1995 to 2007.

Nancy Mulder was first elected to Dallas County Criminal Court in 2014 and is serving her 2nd term.

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As a fluent Spanish speaker, Judge Mulder regularly handles pleas in Spanish in open court.

- As a fluent Spanish speaker, Judge Mulder regularly handles pleas in Spanish in open court.

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Believes "justice delayed is justice denied" and is committed to running an efficient court.

As Co-Chair of the Step-Up Jail Pre-Trial Release Program, supports programs that allow for pre-trial release from jail.

Supports community engagement and rehabilitation through initiatives like after-school programs, women's rehabilitation, and jail process reviews.

- Believes "justice delayed is justice denied" and is committed to running an efficient court.
- As Co-Chair of the Step-Up Jail Pre-Trial Release Program, supports programs that allow for pre-trial release from jail.
- Supports community engagement and rehabilitation through initiatives like after-school programs, women's rehabilitation, and jail process reviews.

Judicial Administration

Believes fairness is essential for justice, saying "every American deserves a full hearing of the facts and a fair process that creates a just result."

- Believes fairness is essential for justice, saying "every American deserves a full hearing of the facts and a fair process that creates a just result."

Judicial Philosophy

As of June 9, 2025, Nancy Mulder’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Served as Chair of the Cite & Release program in Dallas, which allows police officers to issue citations instead of making arrests for misdemeanor marijuana possession.

Volunteered on numerous Democratic campaigns and served as a Dallas County Democratic Party Precinct Chair.

Partnered with local labor unions to provide job training to young offenders processed through her court.

- Served as Chair of the Cite & Release program in Dallas, which allows police officers to issue citations instead of making arrests for misdemeanor marijuana possession.
- Volunteered on numerous Democratic campaigns and served as a Dallas County Democratic Party Precinct Chair.
- Partnered with local labor unions to provide job training to young offenders processed through her court.

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Gina lives in Waco, Texas, with her husband, Dr. Kevin Kallal. She earned a bachelor's degree in entrepreneurship and a law degree from Baylor University.

Gina has over 30 years of legal experience, having served as a city attorney, assistant county attorney, and assistant district attorney, and currently working in her private practice. She is also the general manager of Dental Creations, Ltd., where she's been for 23 years.

Gina Parker's campaign for court of criminal appeals judge is her first entry into politics. She has worked in a quasi-judicial role as Commissioner and Chair of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, a position she's held for 8 years.

As a City Attorney, Assistant County Attorney, and Assistant District Attorney, prosecuted and defended misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile cases, handled mental illness proceedings, and gained experience in complex criminal law.

As an attorney, prosecuted and defended misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile cases, and handled mental illness proceedings.

Has experience in civil law, business law, and criminal law, including criminal appellate work.

As General Manager, utilized legal expertise to secure patents and trademarks, draft agreements, negotiate contracts, navigate government regulations, and work with international law.

As general manager of her company, she works to secure patents and trademarks, draft agreements, negotiate contracts, navigate government regulations, and deals with international law.

- As an attorney, prosecuted and defended misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile cases, and handled mental illness proceedings.
- Has experience in civil law, business law, and criminal law, including criminal appellate work.
- As general manager of her company, she works to secure patents and trademarks, draft agreements, negotiate contracts, navigate government regulations, and deals with international law.

As a board member, recognized by the Juvenile Board for efforts to reduce the juvenile case backlog.

Recognized by the Juvenile Board for efforts to reduce the juvenile case backlog.

As a commissioner and chairman on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, oversaw agency matters and ruled on administrative law case appeals across 20 industries.

Believes the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, as the court of last resort for criminal matters, plays a crucial role in the judicial system and supports the election of its judges.

- Recognized by the Juvenile Board for efforts to reduce the juvenile case backlog.
- As a commissioner and chairman on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, oversaw agency matters and ruled on administrative law case appeals across 20 industries.
- Believes the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, as the court of last resort for criminal matters, plays a crucial role in the judicial system and supports the election of its judges.

Believes in the importance of understanding constitutional principles and their application in legal decision-making.

Believes in interpreting and applying the law as written, and supports preserving the rule of law and ensuring justice for victims.

Wants to "...preserve the rule of law and ensure justice for victims."

- Believes in the importance of understanding constitutional principles and their application in legal decision-making.
- Wants to "...preserve the rule of law and ensure justice for victims."

As of June 9, 2025, Gina Parker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports community involvement through local businesses that aid missions, assist abused women, and offer employment opportunities for those seeking to rebuild their lives.

Supports community involvement through her local business that assists abused women, and offers employment opportunities for those seeking to rebuild their lives.

- Supports community involvement through her local business that assists abused women, and offers employment opportunities for those seeking to rebuild their lives.

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One of nine judges who serves on the highest appeals court for criminal matters in Texas. 