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David M. Fleischer earned a law degree from Western Michigan University. He is a father.

David is a judge for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 5. He has held this position since January 2019. Before taking the bench, he founded and owned David M. Fleischer P.C., a Houston-based criminal defense firm, in 2004. He represented over 6,400 individuals accused of crimes in Harris County, focusing primarily on misdemeanor offenses. A substantial portion of his work involved court-appointed representation for low-income clients. 

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David founded and owned David M. Fleischer P.C., a Houston-based criminal defense firm, in 2004. He represented over 6,400 individuals accused of crimes in Harris County, focusing primarily on misdemeanor offenses. A substantial portion of his work involved court-appointed representation for low-income clients. 

David is currently a misdemeanor court judge.

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Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 5

David is a judge for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 5. He has held this position since January 2019.

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As a constitutional county court judge, he oversees cases involving minor criminal offenses and the administration of county government, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- As a constitutional county court judge, he oversees cases involving minor criminal offenses and the administration of county government, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

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As of July 22, 2026, David M. Fleischer did not have a website or any information online.

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Stella Stevens is originally from Texas. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas and her law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. Stella lives in Texas with her two daughters.

Stella is a defense attorney. She previously worked as a prosecutor for Montgomery County.

Stella currently works as a senior attorney at Griffin & Cain Attorneys at Law, where she practices criminal defense. She previously worked as a prosecutor at the Montgomery County Attorney’s Office and the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office.

Stella is a former Montgomery County prosecutor and a current defense attorney.

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Stella's campaign for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 5 is her first run for public office.

As a criminal defense attorney, she ensures defendants’ rights are not violated by the government over the course of an investigation or trial, gathers evidence and interviews witnesses, provides advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represents defendants during pre-trial hearings, the trial, and any post-trial sentencing hearings.

As a government prosecutor, reviewed the charges individuals were arrested for, determined which cases and charges would be tried in court, drafted and filed documents and warrants, prosecuted criminal charges on behalf of the government, and provided sentencing recommendations for convicted defendants.

- As a criminal defense attorney, she ensures defendants’ rights are not violated by the government over the course of an investigation or trial, gathers evidence and interviews witnesses, provides advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represents defendants during pre-trial hearings, the trial, and any post-trial sentencing hearings.
- As a government prosecutor, reviewed the charges individuals were arrested for, determined which cases and charges would be tried in court, drafted and filed documents and warrants, prosecuted criminal charges on behalf of the government, and provided sentencing recommendations for convicted defendants.

Believes criminal cases should be handled with urgency and seriousness due to their impact on defendants’ futures.

- Believes criminal cases should be handled with urgency and seriousness due to their impact on defendants’ futures.

As of July 22, 2026, Stella Stevens did not have a website or any information online.

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- Handles cases for Class A misdemeanors–including assault of a family member, property theft between $750 and $2,500, and using force against a law enforcement officer when resisting or evading arrest–and Class B misdemeanors–including criminal mischief and property theft between $100 and $750.
- Serves as an appellate judge for cases from local courts. They work on all cases they receive until they are closed or appealed to a higher court.
- County criminal court-at-law judges are elected in a partisan, county-wide election to a four-year term. 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 four years, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for county criminal court-at-law judges ranges from $174,000 to $244,500, depending on years of service and how much they receive as a county supplement.

Handles various misdemeanors and criminal appeals from local courts.

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