Cyndi Wheless is from McKinney, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree in government and politics from the University of Texas at Dallas and a law degree from Southern Methodist University. 

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Cyndi has a bachelor 's degree in government and politics from the University of Texas at Dallas and a law degree from Southern Methodist University. 

Cyndi is a judge for the Texas 417th District Court. She has served on the bench since 2004. She is board certified in juvenile law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. 

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Cyndi previously worked for multiple law firms, served as a Mental Health Master for the Collin County Probate Court, and was appointed as Juvenile Court Referee by the Collin County Juvenile Board.

Cyndi is currently a judge of the Texas 417th District Court. She was first elected in 2004.

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Hon. Cynthia Wheless, Plano

As the Presiding Judge of the 417th District Court in Collin County, Wheless is board certified in juvenile law and has extensive legal experience, including membership in various legal associations and serving on the Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health.

Serves on the Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health.

As a juvenile court judge, she 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.

Serves on the Texas Juvenile Justice Board.

- Serves on the Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health.
- As a juvenile court judge, she 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.
- Serves on the Texas Juvenile Justice Board.

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Cyndi is a judge for the Texas 417th District Court. She has been on the bench since 2004. She is board certified in juvenile law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. 

Cynthia is currently a judge of the Texas 417th District Court. She was first elected in 2004.

- 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.