Daniella Deseta Lyttle

- 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. 

Criminal Justice

Texas

Legal Experience

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

District Judge

Walter Ley

Daniella is from Austin, Texas. She attended the University of South Florida and the University of Texas School of Law. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. She also earned a law degree magna cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law. She lives with her husband in Austin.

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As a trial lawyer, worked on family law and immigration cases.

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Supports providing legal services to immigrants, domestic violence victims, veterans, and children.