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Tamika Jones has a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies with concentrations in human development and business from the University of Texas at Dallas and a law degree from the Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. 

Tamika is a family law attorney and judge. She currently works as an associate judge at Dallas County's 302nd Judicial Court. She previously worked as a senior associate attorney at Lisa McKnight P.C., as the owner of Jones Abendroth Law PLLC, and as an attorney at Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas. 

Tamkia's campaign for district judge is her first run for public office. 

As an associate judge, conducts hearings, issues recommendations and rulings on behalf of the presiding judge, and oversees cases involving family law and child welfare law.

As a family law attorney, handled complex custody disputes, child protection services cases, property matters, and high-conflict family litigation; researched, drafted, and filed legal documents; and provided defense and counsel to clients.

- As an associate judge, conducts hearings, issues recommendations and rulings on behalf of the presiding judge, and oversees cases involving family law and child welfare law.
- As a family law attorney, handled complex custody disputes, child protection services cases, property matters, and high-conflict family litigation; researched, drafted, and filed legal documents; and provided defense and counsel to clients.

Legal Experience

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Judicial Administration

Values fairness, legal expertise, integrity, care, and a steady judicial temperament.

Prioritizes the best interests of children and believes in ensuring parents have a fair and just opportunity to be heard.

Believes in justice for all, no matter their income or status.

- Values fairness, legal expertise, integrity, care, and a steady judicial temperament.
- Prioritizes the best interests of children and believes in ensuring parents have a fair and just opportunity to be heard.
- Believes in justice for all, no matter their income or status.

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Served on the Dallas Bar Association Family Law Section Board of Directors, chaired the Family Law Pro Bono Committee, and engaged in organizations that work to improve the practice of family law and access to justice.

- Served on the Dallas Bar Association Family Law Section Board of Directors, chaired the Family Law Pro Bono Committee, and engaged in organizations that work to improve the practice of family law and access to justice.

Community Involvement

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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.