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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.

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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."

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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 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.