Jay is from Dallas, Texas. He attended Spring Valley Elementary School, Northwood Jr. High School and graduated from Richardson High School. He has a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from Austin College. He has a juris doctorate degree with a concentration in criminal law from St. Mary's University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Lynn, their son, Brighton, and their daughter, Emery in the Dallas area.

Jay A. Bender has a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from Austin College and a law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law. He is a husband and father.

Jay is a judge of the Collin County Court at Law No. 6 in Texas. He has served there since January 2015. He previously practiced criminal defense in private law practice and served as an assistant district attorney in the Dallas County and Collin County district attorney’s offices.

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Jay previously practiced criminal defense in private law practice and served as an assistant district attorney in the Dallas County and Collin County district attorney’s offices. He also served in the United States Naval Reserve.

Jay A. Bender is currently judge of the Collin County Court at Law No. 6 in Texas. He was first elected in 2010 and is serving his fourth term.

Jay is currently a judge of the Collin County Court at Law No. 6 in Texas. He was first elected in 2010 and is serving his fourth term.

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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.

As an assistant district attorney, he 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.

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 an attorney, he researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in criminal defense.

- As an assistant district attorney, he 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.
- 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 an attorney, he researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in criminal defense.

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As an attorney, focused on criminal defense.

- A County Court-At-Law judge handles misdemeanors, such as assault of a family member, property theft between $750 and $2,500, and using force against a law enforcement officer. They also handle civil cases where the amount in question does not exceed $200,000. 
- County Court-At-Law judges conduct arraignments, pre-trial hearings, and jury trials, as well as accept guilty pleas. 
- They 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 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.