Julie Lugo earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas and a law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. She is married and involved with her local church.

Julie is a judge. She works at the Texas 372nd District Court, where she has been since January 2023. She previously worked as an assistant criminal district attorney at the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, prosecuting cases in the Family Violence Unit and the Special Victims Unit.

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Julie previously worked as an assistant criminal district attorney at the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, prosecuting cases in the Family Violence Unit and the Special Victims Unit.

Julie is currently a judge for the Texas 372nd District Court. She was elected in 2022.

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As a prosecutor in the Family Violence Unit and the Special Victims Unit, was responsible for closing hundreds of criminal cases and participated in over 100 jury trials involving a wide range of crimes.

As a state district court judge, 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 prosecutor in the Family Violence Unit and the Special Victims Unit, was responsible for closing hundreds of criminal cases and participated in over 100 jury trials involving a wide range of crimes.
- As a state district court judge, 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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Julie is currently a Judge for the  Texas 372nd District Court. She was elected in 2022.

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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.

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Texas District Judge, District 372, Republican Primary

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