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Texas Legislature Online, Judge Dominque Collins Biography 

Dominique received her law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law. She served in the United States Air Force for 12 years and she received the 2014 Unsung Hero's Award.

Dominique previously worked as an assistant district attorney in Dallas, Texas, and as a law clerk.

Dominique Collins currently serves as the Criminal District Judge in Dallas County Texas. She was first elected in 2012 and is serving her third term in office.

As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

Worked as a law clerk for Plunkett & Gibson, Inc.

- As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- Worked as a law clerk for Plunkett & Gibson, Inc.

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Judicial Administration

Oversees the Dallas County Veteran's Court, "which gives justice-involved veterans, who complete treatment of their combat-related PTSD issues, an opportunity to have their cases dismissed and expunged."

Supports rehabilitative efforts and breaking "the cycle of
recidivism through innovative treatment, securing supportive housing and employment opportunities for Dallas County citizens involved in the criminal justice system."

- Oversees the Dallas County Veteran's Court, "which gives justice-involved veterans, who complete treatment of their combat-related PTSD issues, an opportunity to have their cases dismissed and expunged."
- Supports rehabilitative efforts and breaking "the cycle of
recidivism through innovative treatment, securing supportive housing and employment opportunities for Dallas County citizens involved in the criminal justice system."

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Dominique Collins

- Has original jurisdiction over all felony criminal matters in the district.
- Cases either go to the Court of Appeals or directly to the Court of Criminal Appeals, where their legal reasoning may be reviewed. May hear appeals from county courts when authorized.
- County’s criminal courts administration–which has positions like case managers, magistrate support officers, and bailiffs–reports to each county’s criminal district judge.
- Criminal District Judges are elected through partisan, county-wide elections to four-year terms. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 25 years old, have been a Texas and county resident for at least 24 consecutive months, a practicing lawyer and/or judge in Texas for at least eight years, and registered to vote in that county.
- The salary for Criminal District Judges range from $175,000 to $245,500, depending on years of service and how much they receive as a county supplement.

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