Danielle is from Dallas County, Texas. She attended elementary and high school in the Lancaster Independent School District. She has a bachelor’s degree in government and sociology from the University of Texas at Austin and a juris doctor degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas. She is married and a proud mother of two, and she is a devoted member of her church community in Dallas.

Danielle Clark is from Dallas County, Texas. She earned a bachelor’s degree in government and sociology from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. She lives with her husband and two kids in Dallas, Texas and attends a local church.

Danielle is an Associate Judge. She works at the 330th District Court in Dallas, where she has been since March 2015.

Danielle currently works as an associate judge in the Texas 330th District Court.

Danielle's campaign for district judge of Texas Judicial District 301 is her first run for public office.

Has experience in family law, including custody disputes, domestic violence issues, name changes, divorce proceedings, and child welfare cases.

As a state district court judge for Texas's Judicial District 301 for 11 years, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- As a state district court judge for Texas's Judicial District 301 for 11 years, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

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Works to treat everyone in her court fairly, while keeping the process transparent.

Provides support to self-represented litigants with dedicated times to exclusively hear those cases.

- Works to treat everyone in her court fairly, while keeping the process transparent.
- Provides support to self-represented litigants with dedicated times to exclusively hear those cases.

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Twana Allen earned a business degree from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and a law degree from the University of Oklahoma City. She is active with Concord Church

Twana is a family law attorney. She works at the Law Office of Twana W. Allen, where she has represented children and parents in both private family law matters and cases involving the State of Texas for over 20 years. She previously worked as a partner at West & Associates, LLP, and worked with the Federal Aviation Administration while attending law school.

Twana is a family law attorney at the Law Office of Twana W. Allen. She previously worked as a partner at West & Associates, LLP, and worked with the Federal Aviation Administration. She has over 20 years of legal experience.

Twana Allen’s campaign for Texas District Judge, District 301 is her first entry into politics.

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Twana Allen’s campaign for Texas District Judge, District 301, is her first entry into politics.

As a family law attorney, she represents children and parents in both private family law matters and cases involving the State of Texas.

- As a family law attorney, she represents children and parents in both private family law matters and cases involving the State of Texas.

Promises to bring "transparency to the office," so that others who deal with court will understand what to expect on a consistent basis.

- Promises to bring "transparency to the office," so that others who deal with court will understand what to expect on a consistent basis.

Claims she will bring "trust, thoughtfulness, and transparency" to serve the citizens of Dallas County.

- Claims she will bring "trust, thoughtfulness, and transparency" to serve the citizens of Dallas County.

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Been a featured speaker or presenter at schools, community forums, professional programs, and youth gatherings on topics such as family violence, cultural competence, leadership, and career readiness.

- Member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
- Been a featured speaker or presenter at schools, community forums, professional programs, and youth gatherings on topics such as family violence, cultural competence, leadership, and career readiness.

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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.

Presides over a trial court with general jurisdiction. 

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