| Court & Place | Democrat | Republican | Notes/Other |
|---|---|---|---|
Kate Kim (D-city) | Dusty Fillmore (R-Fort Worth) | Candidate (L) | |
| Campaign Mailing Address | 6355 Waverly Way Fort Worth, Texas 76116 dustydad@me.com | ||
| Campaign Phone | 817-437-2489 | ||
| Campaign Website | fillmoreforjudge.com | ||
| Social Media Links | twitter | twitter | |
| Current Occupation | Attorney and Adjunct Professor | Judge, 236th District Court | |
| Years of Texas Residency | Native Texan | Native Texan | |
| JD School & Year | St. Mary's School of Law 1989 | ||
| Other Education | Baylor University B.A. English, 1986 | ||
| Year of State Bar Licensure | 1989 | ||
| Bar Card Number | 6996010 | ||
| Legal Experience - Nonjudicial | Private Practice, The Fillmore Law Firm - 1990-2025 Briefing Attorney, US District Judge David O. Belew, Jr. - 1989-1990 | ||
| Jury Trial Experience | Approx. 20 | ||
| Appellate Judicial Experience | |||
| Other Judicial Experience | Judge, 236th District Court - 2026-present | ||
| Board Certifications | |||
| Courts Admitted | US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US Texas Northern District US Texas Western District US Texas Eastern District All Texas courts | ||
| Honors and Awards | Texas Monthly Super Lawyer, 2003-present Fort Worth Magazine - Top Appellate Lawyer 2025 AV Preeminent rating - 1999-present | ||
| Prior Elections | |||
| Most Recent Bar Polls | Tarrant County Judicial Candidate Poll- 7% recommend | Tarrant County Judicial Candidate Poll- 54% recommend | |
| Key Endorsements (Max 5) | Governor Greg Abbott County Judge Tim O'Hare US Rep. Craig Goldman Commissioner Matt Krause Commissioner Manny Ramirez | ||
| Judicial Philosophy (Max 250 words) | I apply the law as written and originally understood. I do not legislate from the bench. I do not bend the law to reach outcomes I prefer. I treat every litigant with dignity, respect, and fairness under the law. | ||
| Misc | Married to his wife Susan for 39 years 4 children, 4 grandchildren Active members of Christ Chapel Bible Church Active Bible Study Fellowship members | ||
| Date Submitted by Candidate | August 3rd, 2026 |
