2024 – Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8

Republican Primary Race in March
General Election Race in November

Court & PlaceRepublicanDemocratNotes/Other

Lee Finley
(R-Richardson)

Chika Anyiam
(D-Dallas)

Stephen Kinsella (L)

Texas Bar Card Number2401460900798032
Campaign Mailing AddressLee Finley for Judge Campaign
1818 Waterford Lane
Richardson, TX 75082
Campaign Contactgleefinley@gmail.com
(972) 379-7001
Campaign Websitefinleyforjudge.comjudgechikaanyiam.com
Social Media Linksfacebook
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Current OccupationPrivate Practice
Finley & Associates
Judge, Dallas Criminal District Court 7
2019-present
Years of Texas Residency
JD School & YearUniversity of Texas
2001
Other EducationUniversity of Texas, B.A.
Philosophy
Tarrant County College, A.A.
Humanities and Chemistry
Year of State Bar Licensure
Legal Experience - Nonjudicial20 years20 years
criminal law
Jury Trial Experience100+ trials
Appellate Judicial Experience
Other Judicial Experience
Board Certifications
Courts AdmittedNorthern, Western and Southern Federal Districts of Texas
Honors and Awards
Prior ElectionsPrimary Election - 53.88 v Michelle Slaughter
Most Recent Bar Polls2024 - 796 15%2024 - 1,835 35%2024 - Kinsella - 710 14%
Key Endorsements (Max 5)Attorney General Ken Paxton
Texans for Responsible Judges
Gun Owners of America
Denton County Conservative Coalition
Tarrant County Patriots PAC
Judicial Philosophy (Max 250 words)

Strict Originalist. Words are to be given their "original meaning". Modifications to existing and well-established law only through the Legislature or Constitutional amendment.

MiscMarine Corps Veteran
Date Submitted by Candidate2/8/24Data from public sources

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