Julia Maldonado is from Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She has a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Houston-Downtown and a law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. She lives in Houston, Texas.

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Julia Maldonado is originally from Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She has a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Houston and a law degree from Texas Southern University. She lives in Houston.

Julia previously served as a judge for the Texas 507th District Court. Before taking the bench, she practiced law for 18 years at the J. Maldonado Law Firm, P.C., where she provided a range of legal services, including immigration, criminal defense, civil law, family law, tax law, guardianships, and probate. Before pursuing a career in law, Julia worked as an accountant in the construction industry for over 15 years. 

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Julia currently works a visiting judge in Harris County and as a mediator and arbitrator. She previously worked as an attorney at the J. Maldonado Law Firm, P.C., where she practiced immigration, civil, family, tax, criminal defense, guardianships, and probate law, and as an accountant in the construction industry.

Julia is the former judge of the 507th District Court. She served as a judge from 2017 to 2024. Julia ran for re-election in 2024 but did not win.

Julia previously served as a judge for the 507th District Court. She was first elected in 2016 and served two terms. Julia ran for justice for the Texas Supreme Court, Place 9 in 2022, judge for the 246th District Court in 2014, and judge for Texas 14th District Court of Appeals in 2012 but did not win.

As a state district court judge for two terms, 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.

- As a state district court judge for two terms, 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.
- Has worked as an attorney for 27 years.

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As of January 22, 2026, Julia Maldonado did not have a website or any information online.

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Said "[m]y approach to judging is guided by fairness, integrity, and respect for every individual who appears before the court."

Said "I bring experience, fairness, and a deep commitment to justice that serves both public safety and due process."

- Said "[m]y approach to judging is guided by fairness, integrity, and respect for every individual who appears before the court."
- Said "I bring experience, fairness, and a deep commitment to justice that serves both public safety and due process."

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- Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law.
- Has worked as an attorney for 27 years.
- Served as a judge for the 507th District Court for eight years.

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

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Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law.

Katie is from Houston, Texas. She attended Texas State University. She has a bachelor’s degree in applied sociology with a minor in psychology from Texas State University. She has a master’s degree in applied sociology from Texas State University.

Katie is from Houston, Texas. She earned a bachelor’s degree and a master's degree in applied sociology from Texas State University and a law degree from the University of Denver – Sturm College of Law. Katie lives in Houston, Texas.

Katie is a public defender. She works at the Harris County Public Defenders' Office. She previously worked as a Deputy District Attorney from 2009 to 2017 and in private practice representing clients across five counties in the Houston area.

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Katie serves as a senior litigator within the Holistic Division in the Harris County Public Defender's Office and managing attorney with KW Law Firm, PLLC. She previously worked as a prosecuting attorney for the Ford Bend County and Weld County District Attorney's Offices.

Katie Wilson's campaign for Judge of the 183rd District Court of Harris County, Texas, is her first entry into politics.

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Katie's campaign for judge of the 183rd District Court of Harris County is her first run for public office.

As a senior litigator in the Harris County Public Defender's Office, provides legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who are unable to hire an attorney.

As a deputy district attorney, Wilson 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 prosecuting attorney at the Weld County District Attorney's Office for eight years, 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 senior litigator in the Harris County Public Defender's Office, provides legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who are unable to hire an attorney.
- As a prosecuting attorney at the Weld County District Attorney's Office for eight years, 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 of January 22, 2026, Katie Wilson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- District judges manage Texas district courts, which are trial courts with general jurisdiction, and have exclusive authority over felony cases. A judge may be presiding over a civil, criminal, juvenile, or special court. They also share jurisdiction with Texas county courts.
- Texas has over 470 district courts, each presided over by a single judge. Some courts cover multiple counties, while others are assigned to single counties based on population size.
- District judges are elected through partisan elections for four-year terms. Candidates must be between 25 and 75 years old, have lived in the district for at least 2 years, and be licensed lawyers with at least 4 years' experience.
- The annual salary for district judges ranges from $175,000 to $245,500, depending on years of service.

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