Katherin Allen has a bachelor's degree in international relations from Colgate University, and a master's degree in international relations and law degree from St. Mary's University. She has a child, and is a member of Compass Christian Church.

Texas elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia

Katherine's campaign for Judicial District 324 judge is her first run for public office.

Katherine currently works as an attorney and co-founder at Allen & Weaver, P.C. She previously worked as an attorney at the Allen Law Firm and at law firms in Dallas and San Antonio.

Has worked as an attorney for over 20 years, primarily practicing family law.

- Has worked as an attorney for over 20 years, primarily practicing family law.

Legal Experience

Plans to "enhance confidence in our courts through fairness, transparency, and dedication to constitutional principles."

- Plans to "enhance confidence in our courts through fairness, transparency, and dedication to constitutional principles."

Judicial Administration

Said she "believes judges must apply and interpret the law as written — not legislate from the bench."

Supports "keeping children safe, respecting parental rights, and ensuring timely, lawful permanency — all within the bounds of Texas law."

- Said she "believes judges must apply and interpret the law as written — not legislate from the bench."
- Supports "keeping children safe, respecting parental rights, and ensuring timely, lawful permanency — all within the bounds of Texas law."

Judicial Philosophy

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

Ethics & Conduct

Serves as a board member of the Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association and is active in the State Bar of Texas and Tarrant County Bar Association.

Volunteers with 100 Women Who Care, National Adoption Day, animal rescue charities, and Meals on Wheels.

- Serves as a board member of the Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association and is active in the State Bar of Texas and Tarrant County Bar Association.
- Volunteers with 100 Women Who Care, National Adoption Day, animal rescue charities, and Meals on Wheels.

Community Involvement

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Katherine Allen

- 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.