Lori Ann DeAngelo has a bachelor s degree in journalism from the University of Florida and a law degree from Baylor Law School. She lives in Spring, Texas.

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Lori Ann DeAngelo earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Florida and a law degree from the University of Baylor Law School. She lives with her partner in Spring, Texas.

Lori is an attorney in private practice. She previously served as an assistant district attorney for the Harris County District Attorney's Office for over 20 years. 

Lori previously worked as an attorney in private practice and an assistant district attorney for the Harris County District Attorney's Office. 

Lori is currently a judge of the 487th District Court in Harris County. She previously served as a judge of the Texas 487th District Court from 2021 to 2024. She ran for re-election in 2024 but did not win. In 2025, she was appointed as a judge of the 495th District Court in Harris County.

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Lori currently serves as a judge of Texas's 495th District Court. She was appointed by Governor Abbott in 2024 and is in her first term. She previously served as a judge of Texas's 487th District Court. She was appointed by Governor Abbott in 2022 and served from 2022 to 2024. She previously ran for judge of Texas's 184th District Court in 2022 and Harris County district attorney in 2020, but did not win.

As an assistant district attorney, DeAngelo 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 an assistant district attorney for the Harris County District Attorney's Office for over 20 years, DeAngelo 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 Texas state district court judge for a combined four years, 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 an assistant district attorney for the Harris County District Attorney's Office for over 20 years, DeAngelo 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 Texas state district court judge for a combined four years, 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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Believed that bail reform and court backlog contributed to increase  in crime in Harris County post-pandemic and Hurricane Harvey.

- Believed that bail reform and court backlog contributed to increase  in crime in Harris County post-pandemic and Hurricane Harvey.

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As of January 22, 2026, Lori Ann Deangelo did not have a website or any information online.

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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.