Carrie is from New Orleans, Louisiana. She attended Oakwood University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in political science. She has a juris doctor degree from Florida Coastal School of Law.

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Carrie Singleton earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Oakwood University and a law degree from the Florida Coastal School of Law. She is a member of the Dallas Project Church.

Carrie is an Assistant Public Defender. She works at the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office in the felony division. She previously worked as an Assistant Public Defender for the 20th Judicial Circuit in Florida.

Carrie currently works as an assistant public defender with Dallas County. She previously worked as an assistant public defender with the Florida 20th Judicial Circuit.

Carrie Singleton's campaign for Dallas County Criminal Court at Law Judge is her first entry into politics.

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Carrie Singleton's campaign for Dallas County Criminal Court at Law judge is her first run for public office.

As an assistant public defender, she provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who could not afford an attorney.

- As an assistant public defender, she provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who could not afford an attorney.

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Said she "is committed to efficient and effective justice," and plans to ensure timely case administration.

- Said she "is committed to efficient and effective justice," and plans to ensure timely case administration.

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Said "she will prioritize accessible justice and work to ensure that Dallas citizens feel heard and respected in her court."

Plans to base all decisions on the facts of the case and the applicable law, emphasizing "fair and equitable treatment."

- Said "she will prioritize accessible justice and work to ensure that Dallas citizens feel heard and respected in her court."
- Plans to base all decisions on the facts of the case and the applicable law, emphasizing "fair and equitable treatment."

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As of January 22, 2026, Carrie Singleton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Volunteers as a deputy registrar, registering citizens to vote, as a board member of the SDK Scholarship Foundation, and with criminal justice programs.

- Volunteers as a deputy registrar, registering citizens to vote, as a board member of the SDK Scholarship Foundation, and with criminal justice programs.

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Carrie Singleton

Carrie Singleton is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, but grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has a bachelor 27s degree in business administration from Oakwood University and a law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. She currently lives in Dallas, Texas, and attends church. 

Carrie is an assistant public defender for Dallas County in the felony division. She previously served as an assistant public defender for the 20th Judicial Circuit in Florida. Carrie is also a licensed realtor serving the DFW Metroplex.

Carrie is currently an assistant public defender for Dallas County.

Carrie Singleton is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has a bachelor 27s degree in business administration from Oakwood University and a law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. She currently lives in Dallas, Texas, and attends church. 

Carrie is currently an Assistant Public Defender for Dallas County in the felony division. 

Carrie is an assistant public defender for Dallas County in the felony division. She previously served as an assistant public defender for the 20th Judicial Circuit in Florida. Carrie is also a licensed realtor serving the DFW Metroplex. 

Carrie is currently an assistant public defender for Dallas County. She previously served as an assistant public defender for the 20th Judicial Circuit in Florida.

Carrie is an assistant public defender. She works at the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office in the felony division. She previously worked as an assistant public defender for the 20th Judicial Circuit in Florida.

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Priscilla Villarreal is from Dallas, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree in criminology from St. Mary 27s University and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. She has volunteered at a local children 27s shelter and assisted as a Sunday school teacher.

Priscilla Villarreal is from Dallas, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree in criminology from St. Mary's University and a law degree from South Texas College of Law Houston. 

Priscilla is an associate attorney at Olegario Estrada PLLC. She previously worked as a staff attorney at Berry, Appleman & Leiden, a pro bono coordinator and staff attorney at RAICES, and a Dallas County public defender. Before law school, she worked as a community organizer and advocate for immigrant rights in Texas. Priscilla also served as an assistant city prosecutor and an Equal Justice Works fellow, where she represented unaccompanied minors. 

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Priscilla is an associate attorney at Olegario Estrada PLLC. She previously worked as a staff attorney at Berry Appleman & Leiden and the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES). She also worked as a pro bono coordinator at RAICES, a community organizer and an assistant city prosecutor.

Priscilla is currently a judge on the Dallas County Criminal Court.

Priscilla's campaign for county criminal court at law judge is her first run for public office.

As an associate attorney at Olegario Estrada PLLC, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients.

- As an associate attorney at Olegario Estrada PLLC, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients.

As of January 22, 2026, Priscilla Villarreal’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes the justice system should be accessible for all regardless of language, social economic status, or education.

Wants to make the court process more understandable.

- Believes the justice system should be accessible for all regardless of language, social economic status, or education.
- Believes in fairness and integrity.
- Wants to make the court process more understandable.

Volunteered at the local children's shelter and assisted as a Sunday school teacher.

- Volunteered at the local children's shelter and assisted as a Sunday school teacher.

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Priscilla Villarreal

Priscilla's campaign for County Criminal Court at Law Judge is her first run for public office.

Priscilla Villarreal is from Dallas, Texas. She has a bachelors degree in criminology from St. Marys University and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. 

Priscilla is an associate attorney at Olegario Estrada PLLC. She previously worked as a Dallas County public defender, a staff attorney at Berry, Appleman & Leiden, and a pro bono coordinator/staff attorney at RAICES. She also served as an assistant city prosecutor and an Equal Justice Works fellow, where she represented unaccompanied minors. Before law school, she worked as a community organizer and advocate for immigrant rights in Texas.

Priscilla is currently an associate attorney at Olegario Estrada PLLC, focusing on criminal defense. She previously worked as a Dallas County public defender and as an assistant city prosecutor. Priscilla is also a former Equal Justice Works Fellow.

Priscilla Villarreal is from Dallas, Texas. She attended Holy Trinity Catholic School and Ursuline Academy of Dallas. She has a bachelor’s degree in criminology from St. Mary’s University. She has a juris doctor degree from South Texas College of Law Houston.

Priscilla is an associate attorney at Olegario Estrada PLLC, where she focuses on criminal defense. She previously worked as a public defender for Dallas County, as a staff attorney at Berry, Appleman & Leiden, and as an assistant city prosecutor.

Priscilla Villarreal's campaign for Dallas County Criminal Court at Law Judge is her first entry into politics.

Priscilla Villarreal is from Dallas, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree in criminology from St. Mary 27s University and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. She has volunteered at a local children 27s shelter and has assisted as a Sunday school teacher.

Priscilla is an associate attorney at Olegario Estrada PLLC. She previously worked as a Dallas County public defender, a staff attorney at Berry, Appleman & Leiden, and a pro bono coordinator/staff attorney at RAICES. She also served as an assistant city prosecutor and represented unaccompanied minors as an AmeriCorps Equal Justice Works fellow. 

Priscilla is currently a judge on the Dallas County Criminal Court. She was appointed in 2025.

Priscilla is an associate attorney at Olegario Estrada PLLC. She previously worked as a staff attorney at Berry, Appleman & Leiden, a pro bono coordinator and staff attorney at RAICES, an assistant city prosecutor, and a Dallas County public defender. Before law school, she worked as a community organizer and advocate for immigrant rights in Texas. 

Priscilla previously served as the president of the Dallas Mexican American Bar Association in 2023 and 2024.

- 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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