Lauren Reeder is from Grand Prairie, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree in dramatic writing from New York University and a law degree from Harvard University. She is married and has two children.

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Lauren is from Grand Prairie, Texas. She has a bachelor s degree in dramatic writing from New York University and a law degree from Harvard University. She is married and has two children.

Lauren is a state district court judge. Before taking the bench, she practiced commercial litigation at a large law firm and a specialized litigation boutique. She also served as an assistant district attorney for Harris County.

Lauren is currently a state district court judge on the 234th Civil District Court. She is serving her second term.

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Lauren Reeder currently serves as the judge of the Texas 234th District Court. She was first elected to the bench in 2018 and was re-elected in 2022. Lauren is running for re-election. In December 2025, she was unanimously re-elected by her colleagues to serve a second one-year term as the administrative judge for the Civil Division of the Harris County District Courts, beginning January 1, 2026.

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Has experience as a civil and criminal litigator and as an assistant district attorney.

As a presiding judge of the 234th District Court, manages a trial and hearing docket, hears civil disputes, and authors legal opinions to resolve matters such as breach of contract, personal injury, and complex litigation.

As an assistant district attorney for the Harris County District Attorney's Office, reviewed charges, determined cases to be tried, drafted legal documents, and prosecuted criminal charges on behalf of the government.

As a commercial litigator in private practice, provided legal advice to clients, prepared legal documents, and represented clients in high-stakes civil and criminal litigation.

- As a presiding judge of the 234th District Court, manages a trial and hearing docket, hears civil disputes, and authors legal opinions to resolve matters such as breach of contract, personal injury, and complex litigation.
- As an assistant district attorney for the Harris County District Attorney's Office, reviewed charges, determined cases to be tried, drafted legal documents, and prosecuted criminal charges on behalf of the government.
- As a commercial litigator in private practice, provided legal advice to clients, prepared legal documents, and represented clients in high-stakes civil and criminal litigation.

Legal Experience

Serves as Administrative Judge for the Civil Division for 2025.

Advocates for improving access to timely justice and played a leading role in securing approval and funding for five new civil district courts in Harris County to alleviate growing caseloads.

- Advocates for improving access to timely justice and played a leading role in securing approval and funding for five new civil district courts in Harris County to alleviate growing caseloads.

Judicial Administration

Believes in "the independence of the judiciary" and "a commitment to the rule of law."

- Believes in "the independence of the judiciary" and "a commitment to the rule of law."

Judicial Philosophy

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

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Accused fellow candidate of using fraudulent signatures to become a candidate and of threatening to expose Reeder for alleged unethical conduct.

Believes in "judicial leadership and having a long term vision for justice in Harris County."

- 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.