Caroline attended Coronado High School. She has a bachelor's degree in economics with a minor in political science from Brigham Young University. She has a juris doctor degree from The University of Texas School of Law. She lives with her husband and their son in Houston. She attends her church.

Governor Abbott Appoints Dozier To 228th Judicial District Court

Caroline Dozier has a bachelor's degree in economics with a minor in political science from Brigham Young University. She has a law degree from The University of Texas School of Law. She is married with one child and attends her church.

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Caroline was the Bureau Chief of the Harris County District Attorney's Office for 31 years.

Caroline Dozier is currently the judge for the 228th District Court of Texas. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Abbott following the death of Judge Frank Aguilar and is serving her first term.

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Caroline is currently the judge for the 228th District Court of Texas. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Abbott last year.

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As an attorney, Dozier has tried over 150 felony jury trials, including multiple death penalty cases, and has handled death penalty post-conviction writs while writing and editing thousands of warrants.

As an assistant district attorney for over 31 years in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, worked in various divisions including misdemeanor, trial, post-conviction writs, grand jury, gangs and narcotics, major offender, and organized crime, with her last role as chief of the Misdemeanor Trial Bureau.

As a state district court judge, she 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 attorney, Dozier has tried over 150 felony jury trials, including multiple death penalty cases, and has handled death penalty post-conviction writs while writing and editing thousands of warrants.
- As an assistant district attorney for over 31 years in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, worked in various divisions including misdemeanor, trial, post-conviction writs, grand jury, gangs and narcotics, major offender, and organized crime, with her last role as chief of the Misdemeanor Trial Bureau.
- As a state district court judge, she 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.

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Involved as a volunteer for the Boy Scouts of America, Memorial High School Orchestra, and events director for Light the World Giving Machine.

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- Volunteers as the events director for Light the World Giving Machine.

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Caroline Dozier

Caroline is currently the judge for the 228th District Court of Texas. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Abbott following the death of Judge Frank Aguilar and is serving her first term.

- 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.