Courtney Miller has a bachelor s degree in biology from West Texas A&M University and a law degree from Baylor Law School. She has two daughters.

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Democrat Primary Candidate Q&As 432nd District Court Courtney Miller

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Courtney Miller is originally Fort Worth, Texas. She earned a bachelor of arts in English from Texas Christian University and a law degree from Texas Tech School of Law. 

Courtney is a trial and appellate attorney at Lovell, Isern & Farabough, LLP, where she has worked since 2006. 

Courtney currently works as a criminal defense attorney. She previously worked as a prosecutor in Collin County, where she served as a misdemeanor prosecutor, misdemeanor court chief, and felony prosecutor. She has also practiced as a defense attorney in private practice and currently handles felony cases with the Manuel Diaz Law Firm.

Courtney Miller's campaign for Texas district judge, District 432, is her first time running for public office.

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Courtney is running for judge of the Texas 432nd District Court. her campaign for the 432nd District Court is her first run for judicial office.

As a criminal defense attorney, she ensures defendants’ rights are not violated by the government over the course of an investigation or trial, gathers evidence and interviews witnesses, provides advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represents defendants during pre-trial hearings, trials, and sentencing proceedings.

As an assistant prosecutor, she prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As a criminal defense attorney, she ensures defendants’ rights are not violated by the government over the course of an investigation or trial, gathers evidence and interviews witnesses, provides advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represents defendants during pre-trial hearings, trials, and sentencing proceedings.
- As an assistant prosecutor, she prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

Legal Experience

Supports balancing speedy case processing with thorough preparation and fairness.

Supports improving the quality of indigent defense by ensuring access to resources.

- Supports balancing speedy case processing with thorough preparation and fairness.
- Supports improving the quality of indigent defense by ensuring access to resources.

Judicial Administration

Believes in protecting constitutional rights and due process.

Believes judges must maintain neutrality and avoid personal bias.

Supports accountability for wrongdoing regardless of profession.

- Believes in protecting constitutional rights and due process.
- Believes judges must maintain neutrality and avoid personal bias.
- Supports accountability for wrongdoing regardless of profession.

Judicial Philosophy

States she has had a grievance filed with the State Bar that was unfounded.

- States she has had a grievance filed with the State Bar that was unfounded.

Ethics & Conduct

Previously served as a Democratic Precinct Chair for her neighborhood.

- Previously served as a Democratic Precinct Chair for her neighborhood.

Community Involvement

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As a trial and appellate attorney at Lovell, Isern & Farabough, LLP, Miller specializes in commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, immigration, and appellate work.

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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.