Etta J. Mullin - State Bar of Texas

Etta Jeanette Mullin earned a law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. She lives in Duncanville.

Etta is a judge at the Dallas County Criminal Court No. 10. She served there from 2018 to 2022. She previously worked as a defense attorney for 19 years.

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Etta previously worked as a defense attorney.

Etta Jeanette Mullin previously served as judge of the Dallas County Criminal Court No. 10 in Texas. She was first elected in 2018 and left office on December 31, 2022. She ran for re-election in 2022 but lost in the Democratic primary runoff on May 24, 2022.

Etta previously served one term as judge of the Dallas County Court at Law No. 5. She from 2010 to 2014. She also served one term as judge of the Dallas County Criminal Court No. 10 from 2018 to 2022.

As a defense attorney, represented clients in civil and criminal cases, researched and drafted legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients during pre-trial, trial, and sentencing proceedings.

As a defense attorney for 19 years, represented clients in civil and criminal cases, researched and drafted legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients during pre-trial, trial, and sentencing proceedings.

As a municipal court judge in the Dallas Criminal Court for eight years, oversaw cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducted preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issued search and arrest warrants, and determined sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

- As a defense attorney for 19 years, represented clients in civil and criminal cases, researched and drafted legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients during pre-trial, trial, and sentencing proceedings.
- As a municipal court judge in the Dallas Criminal Court for eight years, oversaw cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducted preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issued search and arrest warrants, and determined sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

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Public Reprimand of Honorable Etta Mullin

In 2015, Mullin was publicly reprimanded for treating lawyers and criminal defendants with disrespect, failing to follow recusal proceedings, and requiring defendants to pay court costs and fees before accepting their plea deals.

In 2015, was publicly reprimanded for treating lawyers and criminal defendants with disrespect, failing to follow recusal proceedings, and requiring defendants to pay court costs and fees before accepting their plea deals.

- In 2015, was publicly reprimanded for treating lawyers and criminal defendants with disrespect, failing to follow recusal proceedings, and requiring defendants to pay court costs and fees before accepting their plea deals.

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Etta Jeanette Mullin

Etta previously served as judge of the Dallas County Court at Law No. 5. She served one term from 2010 to 2014. She also served as judge of the Dallas County Criminal Court No. 10. She served one term from 2018 to 2022.

As of January 22, 2026, Etta Jeanette Mullin did not have a website or any information online.

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Hector Garza is from Dallas County, Texas. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and a law degree from Southern Methodist University. He and his spouse have two children.

Hector Garza has a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and a law degree from Southern Methodist University. He has a wife and two children.

Hector is a judge for the Texas 195th District Court. He previously worked as a defense attorney and assistant district attorney. 

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Hector previously worked as a defense attorney and assistant district attorney. 

Hector is currently a judge of the Texas 195th District Court. He was first elected to this position in 2016.

Hector is currently a judge of the Texas 195th District Court and was first elected to this position in 2016.

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As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower 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 state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower 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 of January 22, 2026, Hector Garza’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Pledges to make "fairness to all the highest priority in my court."

- Pledges to make "fairness to all the highest priority in my court."

Served as board member of the Texas Association of Specialty Courts, and non-profit organizations like Miles of Freedom and A Steady Hand.

Served as a board member for non-profit organizations.

Regularly speaks at local schools, universities, and law schools.

Speaks at local schools, universities, and law schools.

- Served as a board member for non-profit organizations.
- Speaks at local schools, universities, and law schools.

Hector Garza

Hector has 15 years of legal experience and previously worked as a defense attorney and assistant district attorney. 

- As a judge, he presides over felony cases in Dallas County, Texas.

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Worked as a defense attorney and assistant district attorney.

- 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.

Presides over a trial court with general jurisdiction. 

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