Leslie Booker

- 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.

Presides over a trial court with general jurisdiction. 

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Leslie Booker is from Detroit, Michigan. She has a bachelor 27s degree in history and African American studies from the University of Michigan and a law degree from Howard University. She has lived in Williamson County for a long time.

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Leslie is an attorney and the founder of her own law firm. She previously served as chief felony prosecutor in both Travis and Williamson Counties. Before that, she worked as an assistant state's attorney in Maryland for six years. Leslie began her legal career as a public defender in Baltimore, where she represented juveniles. 

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Leslie previously served as Chief Felony Prosecutor in both Travis and Williamson Counties. She also served as an Assistant State's Attorney in Maryland.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, including felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases.

Supports rehabilitation and community rebuilding for those "ready to turn their lives around."

As of January 22, 2026, Leslie Booker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Is a member of The Links, Incorporated Lone Star (TX) Chapter.