Crystal Edmonson Levonius

- 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.
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Presides over a trial court with general jurisdiction. 

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Crystal Edmonson Levonius attended New Mexico State University. She has a bachelor's degree in Government from New Mexico State University and a Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern Law School.

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Crystal Edmonson Levonius is currently the judge of the 481st Judicial District Court in Denton County. She was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott in December 2021 and took office on January 1, 2022.

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As an assistant district attorney, 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.

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Serves as a co-leader for the Little Flowers Christian Girls Club and a team manager for FC Legends United Soccer Club.

Previously served as Vice President of Ways and Means for the Wellington Elementary School Parent Teacher Association, Director for Taking A Step Against Colon Cancer, and a volunteer for the Frisco Independent School District Mentor Program and Feed the Hunger.