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Alison Grinter Allen is originally from Arlington, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science at the University of Houston and a law degree from Southern Methodist University. Alison lives with her husband and three kids in Dallas, Texas and volunteers at the Good Street Baptist Church Legal Clinic..

Alison is a criminal defense attorney in private practice. She works at her own law practice in Dallas County, where she has been practicing criminal law for twenty years. She previously worked at the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office for over two years in the Mental Health division.

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Alison is the owner and criminal defense attorney for the Law Office of Alison Grinter. She previously worked as a public defender at the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office in the Mental Health division.

Alison Grinter Allen previously ran for judge of the Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 3 in 2020 and did not win. She also ran for judge of the Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 6 in 2022 and did not win.

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Alison previously ran for judge of the Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 3 in 2020, but did not win. She also ran for judge of the Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 6 in 2022, but did not win.

Has 20 years of experience practicing criminal law and has handled over 10,000 criminal cases in Dallas County.

As the owner and criminal defense attorney of the Law Office of Alison Grinter for 20 years, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to over 10,000 clients in Dallas County, specializing in criminal defense.

- As the owner and criminal defense attorney of the Law Office of Alison Grinter for 20 years, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to over 10,000 clients in Dallas County, specializing in criminal defense.

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Supported prosecutors cutting more aggressive deals to clear backlogs, provided public safety is not at risk.

- Supported prosecutors cutting more aggressive deals to clear backlogs, provided public safety is not at risk.

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Has maintained a pro bono civil rights docket throughout her career, focusing on voting rights, freedom to protest, and maintaining humane jail and prison conditions.

Has focused her legal career on voting rights, freedom to protest, and maintaining humane jail and prison conditions.

- Has focused her legal career on voting rights, freedom to protest, and maintaining humane jail and prison conditions.

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As of January 22, 2026, Alison Grinter Allen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Served as a board member on the Dallas Community Police Oversight Board.

Serves as a board member on the Dallas Community Police Oversight Board.

- Serves as a board member on the Dallas Community Police Oversight Board.

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Supports civil rights, focusing on voting rights, freedom to protest, and humane conditions in jails and prisons.

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Jeneba Barrie is originally from Freetown, Sierra Leone. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government from the University of Houston and a law degree from the Louisiana State University—Paul M. Hebert Law Center. Jeneba lives with her husband, Mohamed, and three kids in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Texas.

Jeneba is a criminal defense attorney practicing in both federal and state courts. She previously worked as a prosecutor, handling a wide range of cases—from criminal trespass to murder.

Jeneba is the principal attorney for The Barrie Law Firm and the founder and creative director of Jeneba Barrie Nude Footwear. She previously worked as a summer law clerk for the Southeast Louisiana Legal Service and the Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, a law clerk for Gordon, Arata, McCollam, Duplantis & Eagan, LLC, and an assistant district attorney for the Nueces County District Attorney's Office and the Dallas County District Attorney's Office.

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Jeneba's campaign for judge of Texas's 282nd District Court in Dallas County is her first run at public office.

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As an assistant district attorney, Barrie 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.

As an assistant district attorney for seven years, prosecuted 60+ 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.

As a criminal defense attorney, Barrie has practiced in both federal and state courts.

As the principal attorney at The Barrie Law Firm for three years, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in criminal law.

As a law clerk for Gordon, Arata, McCollam, Duplantis & Eagan, LLC for nearly one year, researched and drafted documents related to Chapter 11 bankruptcy and drafted summaries for other bankruptcy for distribution during bankruptcy law seminars.

- As an assistant district attorney for seven years, prosecuted 60+ 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.
- As the principal attorney at The Barrie Law Firm for three years, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in criminal law.
- As a law clerk for Gordon, Arata, McCollam, Duplantis & Eagan, LLC for nearly one year, researched and drafted documents related to Chapter 11 bankruptcy and drafted summaries for other bankruptcy for distribution during bankruptcy law seminars.

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

Promises to "bring fairness, empathy, and a deep respect for the law to the bench—ensuring that every individual who enters her courtroom is treated with dignity and respect."

- Promises to "bring fairness, empathy, and a deep respect for the law to the bench—ensuring that every individual who enters her courtroom is treated with dignity and respect."

Jeneba Barrie

Jeneba Barrie is originally from Freetown, Sierra Leone. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government from the University of Houston and a law degree from the Louisiana State University—Paul M. Hebert Law Center. Jeneba lives with husband, Mohamed, and three kids in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Texas.

- 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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