| Court & Place | Democrat | Republican | Notes/Other |
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Candidate (D-city) | David Gunn (R-Houston) | Candidate (L) | |
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| Campaign Website | justicedavidgunn.com | ||
| Social Media Links | twitter | ||
| Bar Card Number | 08621600 | ||
| Current Occupation | Justice, 1st Court of Appeals 2024-present | ||
| Years of Texas Residency | native Texan | ||
| JD School & Year | Baylor School of Law 1987 | ||
| Other Education | University of Houston Law Center, LLM Internation Economic Law, 1989 MIT, MS Chemical Engineering, 1984 UT Austin, BS in Chemical Engineering, 1982 | ||
| Year of State Bar Licensure | 1987 | ||
| Legal Experience - Nonjudicial | Justice, 1st Court of Appeals, 2024-present Beck Redden LLP, Partner, Appellate Law 2003-2024 Hogan Dubose and Townsend LLP 1997-2003 Presented oral argument 31 times to the Texas Supreme Court, and to every appellate court except the new 15th Court of Appeals | ||
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| Board Certifications | Civil Appellate Law | ||
| Courts Admitted | US Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court | ||
| Honors and Awards | Go-To Lawyer - 2012 (Appellate Law), Texas Lawyer
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| Judicial Philosophy (Max 250 words) | Justice Gunn’s judicial philosophy is founded on a commitment to interpret the law faithfully and impartially, with a deep respect for the letter and spirit of the constitution. He approaches each case with the belief that the law, when correctly applied, serves as the cornerstone of a fair and just society. His rulings reflect a balanced consideration of legal precedents and the evolving needs of the community, aiming to provide clear, reasoned, and just decisions that uphold the integrity of the judiciary. | ||
| Misc | Hillshire Village City Council, 2012-2019 | ||
| Date Submitted by Candidate | Compiled from public sources |
