Cheryl Lee Shannon has a bachelor 27s degree in political science from the University of Houston and a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. She has been a District Judge in Dallas County since 1995 presiding over the 305th District Court. 

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Cheryl Lee Shannon has a bachelor 's degree in political science from the University of Houston and a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. 

Cheryl is a district judge for the 305th District Court in Dallas County. She has served in this role since 1995. Before taking the bench, she worked in various areas of the legal profession, including real estate, corporate, and family law. She also served as an associate judge in Dallas County for both the 304th and 305th District Courts from 1991 to 1995. 

Cheryl worked in various areas of the legal profession, including real estate, corporate, and family law. She also served as an associate judge in Dallas County for both the 304th and 305th District Courts for four years.

Cheryl Lee Shannon is currently a judge of the Texas 305th District Court. She was first elected to this position in 2014. Before that, she served as an associate judge in Dallas County for the 304th and 305th District Courts from 1991 to 1995.

Cheryl is currently a judge of the Texas 305th District Court. She was first elected to this position in 2014. Before that, she served as an associate judge in Dallas County for the 304th and 305th District Courts from 1991 to 1995.

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Currently serves as the Chairman of the Dallas County Juvenile Board and President of the Dallas County Charter School Board.

As a juvenile court judge, oversees all cases involving individuals under 18 who are abused, neglected, or parentless, as well as the emancipation process, and sentencing for certain violent felonies committed by individuals ages 13 to 17.

- Currently serves as the Chairman of the Dallas County Juvenile Board and President of the Dallas County Charter School Board.
- As a juvenile court judge, oversees all cases involving individuals under 18 who are abused, neglected, or parentless, as well as the emancipation process, and sentencing for certain violent felonies committed by individuals ages 13 to 17.

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Previously served as a board member of the Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and the Texas School Safety Center.

- Previously served as a board member of the Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and the Texas School Safety Center.

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Cheryl Lee Shannon

Member of the Juvenile Section of the Dallas Bar Association.

Recognized by Dallas CASA and local civic organizations for commitment to children.

- 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.