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Peyton Peebles has a bachelor's degree in zoology and animal biology from the University of Florida and a law degree from the University of Houston.

Peyton Peebles is a judge. He works at the Texas 497th District Court, where he has served since his appointment in January 2025. He previously worked as a partner at Shellist Peebles McAlister, LLP and as owner of Peebles Law Firm, PLLC. Before that, he served as general counsel and staff attorney for the Harris County Office of Court Management, practiced on his own as The Peebles Firm, and worked as an investigator and assistant district attorney for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

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Peyton previously worked as general counsel and staff attorney for the Harris County Office of Court Management and as an assistant district attorney for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

Peyton Peebles currently serves as the judge of the Texas 497th District Court. He was first appointed in 2025, and is serving his first term.

Peyton currently serves as the judge of the Texas 497th District Court. He was first appointed in 2025, and is serving his first term.

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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 an assistant district attorney, he 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.

Has bried cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.

- 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 an assistant district attorney, he 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.
- Has bried cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Claims to ensure "justice is swift for victims while upholding the constitutional rights of every individual who comes before him."

- Claims to ensure "justice is swift for victims while upholding the constitutional rights of every individual who comes before him."

Judicial Administration

Values fairness and equal access to justice.

- Promises to prioritize public safety.
- Values fairness and equal access to justice.

Judicial Philosophy

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Peyton Peebles

As general counsel and staff attorney for the Harris County Office of Court Management, a solo practitioner for The Peebles Firm, and an investigator and assistant district attorney for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, Peebles has extensive legal experience.

Peyton previously worked as a partner at Shellist Peebles McAlister, LLP and as owner of Peebles Law Firm, PLLC. Before that, he served as general counsel and staff attorney for the Harris County Office of Court Management, practiced on his own as The Peebles Firm, and worked as an investigator and assistant district attorney for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

- As general counsel and staff attorney for the Harris County Office of Court Management, a solo practitioner for The Peebles Firm, and an investigator and assistant district attorney for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, Peebles has extensive legal experience.

As of January 22, 2026, Peyton Peebles did not have a website or any information online.

Guest presenter and competition team coach for the Kingwood High School Criminal Justice Program

- Guest presenter and competition team coach for the Kingwood High School Criminal Justice Program

- 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.