Brian Edward Warren received a bachelor's in business administration from James Madison University and a law degree from St. Mary's School of Law. He has a wife and three children.

Brian is a judge for the Texas 209th District Court.

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Brian previously served as an assistant district attorney in Texas's Harris County District.

Brian is currently a judge of the Texas 209th District Court. He was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022.

Handled cases such as murder, bank robberies, white-collar fraud cases, and every level of drug cases.

Appeared before each of the 22 felony district courts and the 16 county courts at law at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center.

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.

- Handled cases such as murder, bank robberies, white-collar fraud cases, and every level of drug cases.
- Appeared before each of the 22 felony district courts and the 16 county courts at law at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center.
- 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.

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Wants to allow the state of Texas and the victims of crime as well as those who stand accused of crimes the "opportunity to be heard."

Believes in "the fair and efficient administration of justice."

Thinks that a defendant has a constitutionally protected right to "zealous and effective representation... [believing it] is essential to the administration of criminal justice."

- Wants to allow the state of Texas and the victims of crime as well as those who stand accused of crimes the "opportunity to be heard."
- Believes in "the fair and efficient administration of justice."
- Thinks that a defendant has a constitutionally protected right to "zealous and effective representation... [believing it] is essential to the administration of criminal justice."

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Brian Edward Warren received a bachelor's in Business Administration from James Madison University and a law degree from St. Mary's School of Law. He has a wife and three children.

Brian has been a criminal defense attorney for the past 11 years and previously spent five years as Assistant District Attorney in Texas's Harris County District.

- Handled cases such as murder, bank robberies, white-collar fraud cases, and every level of drug cases.
- Appeared before each of the 22 felony district courts and the 16 county courts at law at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center.

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Robert Johnson received a bachelor's degree in business and commerce from the University of Houston and a law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. He is married.

Robert is an attorney. He works at his own law practice, where he has focused on criminal defense. He previously served as a judge of the Texas 177th District Court until December 31, 2024.

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Robert is a solo practicioner focused on criminal defense.

He previously served as a judge of the Texas 177th District Court for eight years, losing his re-election bid in 2024. He also lost a 2022 election for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 6.

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As a criminal defense attorney, founded a law practice and has experience in criminal defense.

Oversaw the entire pre-trial, trial and post-trial process for felonies cases as a judge.

Claims to have a "proven track record of managing complex criminal cases and making well-reasoned decisions."

Has over 20 years of experience in the area of criminal law with a criminal defense practice prior to becoming a judge.

- Oversaw the entire pre-trial, trial and post-trial process for felonies cases as a judge.
- Claims to have a "proven track record of managing complex criminal cases and making well-reasoned decisions."
- Has over 20 years of experience in the area of criminal law with a criminal defense practice prior to becoming a judge.

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

Committed to "making rulings based on the law and to always remain fair/impartial."

- Committed to "making rulings based on the law and to always remain fair/impartial."

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- Oversaw the entire pre-trial, trial and post-trial process for felonies cases as a judge.
- Claims to have a "proven track record of managing complex criminal cases and making well-reasoned decisions."
- Has over 20 years of experience in the area of criminal law with a criminal defense practice prior prior to becoming a judge.

Ysidra "Sissy" Kyles is originally from Jasper. She earned a bachelor's degree in criminology and corrections from Sam Houston State University and a law degree from Texas Southern University. She lives in Houston with her husband, Roshane, and has two children.

Sissy currently works as an attorney at her own law firm. She previously worked as an officer in the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.

Ysidra Kyles ran for election for Place 8 judge of the Texas First District Court of Appeals in 2024 but did not win. 

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Sissy previously ran for judge for Texas First District Court of Appeals, Place 8 in 2024 but did not win.

Sissy has worked as an attorney for 13 years, primarily as a criminal defense lawyer.

- Sissy has worked as an attorney for 13 years, primarily as a criminal defense lawyer.

Plans to reduce backlogs and improve efficiency to ensure timely resolutions.

- Plans to reduce backlogs and improve efficiency to ensure timely resolutions.

Said she has an "unwavering dedication to upholding the law while ensuring fairness and equity for every individual who enters the courtroom."

Plans to ensure "violent offenders [are held] accountable while supporting rehabilitation programs for non-violent offenders."

Supports bail reform, policies that reduce of money bonds and decreasing pretrial detention, "and alternatives to incarceration for low-level offenses."

- Said she has an "unwavering dedication to upholding the law while ensuring fairness and equity for every individual who enters the courtroom."
- Plans to ensure "violent offenders [are held] accountable while supporting rehabilitation programs for non-violent offenders."
- Supports bail reform, policies that reduce of money bonds and decreasing pretrial detention, "and alternatives to incarceration for low-level offenses."

As of January 22, 2026, Ysidra "Sissy" Kyles’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Sissy serves as the assistant treasurer for the East Harris County Liberty County alumnae chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority.

- Sissy serves as the assistant treasurer for the East Harris County Liberty County alumnae chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority.

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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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