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Amber Givens received a bachelor's degree in political science from Tuskegee University and a law degree from Syracuse University.

Amber is a judge. She works at the Dallas County courts, where she has served on the bench.

Amber previously worked as an assistant district attorney for the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office, and the District Attorney's Office-New York State.

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Amber previously served as a judge for the Texas 282nd District Court. She was first elected in 2014 and served until 2025.

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 a district court judge for 11 years, oversaw felony, probate, and civil cases, authorized divorce and child custody proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of county 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.
- As a district court judge for 11 years, oversaw felony, probate, and civil cases, authorized divorce and child custody proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of county courts.

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Supports evidence-ready prosecution, which "establishes a disciplined, transparent, and accountable structure for every case [that] ensures prosecutors begin with complete information."

Supports establishing community justice councils, "[m]onthly working groups made up of impacted" community members to review cases and community impacts, and provide feedback.

Supports diversion and restoration strategies to keep people out of prison with "structured, accountable pathways that reduce harm and increase safety."

Supports transparency in disclosing evidence, making plea deals, grand jury proceedings, diversion eligibility, and victim communication.

- Supports evidence-ready prosecution, which "establishes a disciplined, transparent, and accountable structure for every case [that] ensures prosecutors begin with complete information."
- Supports establishing community justice councils, "[m]onthly working groups made up of impacted" community members to review cases and community impacts, and provide feedback.
- Supports diversion and restoration strategies to keep people out of prison with "structured, accountable pathways that reduce harm and increase safety."
- Supports transparency in disclosing evidence, making plea deals, grand jury proceedings, diversion eligibility, and victim communication.

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

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Was reprimanded by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for instructing or simply allowing her court coordinator to conduct a hearing without properly informing parties that she was not present.

Prosecutors and defense attorneys filed over 100 requests to remove the judge from cases, alleging the judge did not act impartially.

- Was reprimanded by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for instructing or simply allowing her court coordinator to conduct a hearing without properly informing parties that she was not present.
- Prosecutors and defense attorneys filed over 100 requests to remove the judge from cases, alleging the judge did not act impartially.

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John is from New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended the University of North Texas and Southern Methodist University School of Law. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas and a law degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law. He lives with his son in East Dallas. He attends Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

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John Creuzot has a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas and a law degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law. He is a father and attends Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

John is the District Attorney for Dallas County. He works at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office.

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John is an attorney who served as a state district judge in the Criminal District Court Number 4 in Dallas, Texas.

John is the Dallas County criminal district attorney. He was first elected in 2018 and is now serving his second term.

Previously served as a criminal defense attorney and prosecutor.

As District Attorney, he prosecutes those who commit violent crimes.

As a state district court judge for 22 years, oversaw all felony, probate, and civil cases, ruled in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorized naturalization proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- Previously served as a criminal defense attorney and prosecutor.
- As District Attorney, he prosecutes those who commit violent crimes.
- As a state district court judge for 22 years, oversaw all felony, probate, and civil cases, ruled in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorized naturalization proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

For Candidate John Creuzot on Issue public-safety: Supports creating deflection centers for mental health treatment, reducing juvenile detention, and expediting jail releases.

Supports creating deflection centers for mental health treatment, reducing juvenile detention, and expediting jail releases.

For Candidate John Creuzot on Issue public-safety: Supports prioritizing exonerations through the office’s conviction integrity unit.

Prioritizes exonerations through the office’s conviction integrity unit.

- Supports creating deflection centers for mental health treatment, reducing juvenile detention, and expediting jail releases.
- Prioritizes exonerations through the office’s conviction integrity unit.
- Believes in focusing on "serious crime."

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

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John Creuzot has a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas and a law degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law. He is a father who attends Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

John is an attorney who served as a State District Judge in the Criminal District Court Number 4 in Dallas, Texas, for 22 years.

John has been the Dallas County Criminal District Attorney in the Dallas County District Attorney's Office. He was first elected in 2018 and is now serving his second term.

- Previously served as a criminal defense attorney and prosecutor.
- As District Attorney, he prosecutes those who commit violent crimes.

As the Dallas County District Attorney, Creuzot is seeking reelection to continue his work in the role.

Supports securing exonerations to ensure justice for the innocent and strengthen public trust in the system.

- District attorneys prosecute felony criminal cases on behalf of the state, presenting them to grand juries and working closely with law enforcement during investigations.
- They also represent victims seeking protective orders and assist in removing children from abusive homes as part of their responsibilities.
- They are elected to four-year terms.
- District attorneys in Texas make between $175,000 and $220,500, based on how long they have served in office. 

Acts as the attorney for the state of Texas in felony cases.

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