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.

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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.