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Dedra Davis earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government from Texas Tech University and a law degree from the South Texas College of Law Houston. She currently lives in Houston, Texas.

Dedra is a district court judge. She works at the State of Texas as a full-time judge on the 270th District Court, where she has served since January 1, 2019. She previously practiced law in Houston, Texas, representing clients in intellectual property disputes, commercial litigation, personal injury claims, and entertainment matters.

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Dedra was previously the owner of the Law Offices of Dedra Davis.

Dedra Davis is currently a judge for the Texas 270th District Court. She was first elected in 2018 and is currently serving her second term.

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Dedra is currently a judge for Texas's 270th District Court. She was first elected in 2018 and is in her second term.

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Practices in intellectual property, commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, and entertainment law.

As an attorney at the Law Offices of Dedra Davis for 22 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in intellectual property, commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, and entertainment law.

- As an attorney at the Law Offices of Dedra Davis for 22 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in intellectual property, commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, and entertainment law.

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Presided over 90+ virtual trials during the COVID-19 pandemic.

- Presided over 90+ virtual trials during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Dedra Davis is currently a judge for Texas's 270th District Court. She was first elected in 2018 and is in her second term.

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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.