Vance Christopher is a husband, father, and grandfather. He met his wife, Tracy, at the University of Texas Law School. Together, they remain active in their church and community.

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Vance Christopher has a bachelor's degree in economics from Davidson College and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. He lives with his wife, Tracy, and they have children and grandchildren, 

Vance previously worked as an assistant district attorney in Harris County and later joined Crain Caton & James, where he became a first-chair trial lawyer in civil matters.

Vance is currently a Shareholder at Crain, Caton & James. Previously, he was an Assistant District Attorney in Harris County. 

Vance began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Harris County, trying criminal jury cases and gaining invaluable courtroom experience.

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Vance's campaign for District Judge in Judicial District 189 is his first run for public office. 

Has over 40 years of legal experience and has tried over 90 jury trials.

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 first-chair trial lawyer at Crain Caton & James, focused on civil law.

- Has over 40 years of legal experience and has tried over 90 jury trials.
- 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 first-chair trial lawyer at Crain Caton & James, focused on civil law.

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Volunteered for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), protecting the rights of children in the foster system.

- Volunteered for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), protecting the rights of children in the foster system.

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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.