Governor Abbott Appoints Koch To Criminal District Court No. 2 – Dallas County
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Justin J. “J.J.” Koch to the Criminal District Court No. 2 in Dallas County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Justin J. “J.J.” Koch of Dallas is a former Dallas County Commissioner for District No. 2. While serving as Commissioner, he was appointed to the Civil Service Commission and the Behavioral Health Leadership Team. Previously, he was a prosecutor and private practice attorney, and served as Director of Legal Solutions for Thomson Reuters. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas. Additionally, he is an assistant coach for Scots Wrestling and previously volunteered for Bishop Lynch High School Wrestling and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Koch received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Duke University and a Juris Doctor degree from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of...Governor Abbott Appoints Van Cleef To Sixth Court Of Appeals
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed L. Charles van Cleef to the Sixth Court of Appeals, Place 3, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Charles van Cleef of Longview is an attorney and has 30 years of experience in state and federal courts, including both trial and appellate law. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Bar Association of the Federal Fifth Circuit Court, and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Additionally, he is a former member of the Gregg County Bail Bond Board and the Tyler Planning and Zoning Committee. Van Cleef received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctor degree from South Texas College of...Governor Abbott Appoints Levonius to 481st Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Crystal Edmonson Levonius as Judge of the 481st Judicial District Court in Denton County, effective January 1, 2022, for a term set to expire December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Crystal Edmonson Levonius of Flower Mound is an attorney and managing member of Crystal Levonius Law, PLLC and previously served as an assistant district attorney for the Collin County District Attorney’s Office. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas, State Bar of New Mexico, Denton County Bar Association, and the Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and a former member of the Texas District & County Attorneys Association and the Collin County Bar Association. She is a co-leader for the Little Flowers Christian Girls Club and a team manager for FC Legends United Soccer Club. She is the former Vice President of Ways and Means for the Wellington Elementary School PTA, former Director for Taking A Step Against Colon Cancer, and former volunteer for the Frisco ISD Mentor Program and Feed the Hunger. Levonius received a Bachelor of Arts in Government from New Mexico State University and a Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern Law...Governor Abbott Appoints Antu to 482nd Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Maritza Antu as Judge of the 482nd Judicial District Court in Harris County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Maritza Antu of Houston is Managing Partner of The Antu Law Firm, PLLC. Previously, she served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office for over 10 years. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, and the Houston Bar Association. Additionally, she is a former coach for the Moot Court Competition Team at the University of Houston Law Center. Antu received a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from The University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Houston Law...
Governor Abbott Appoints Geoffrey Puryear to 460th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Geoffrey Puryear to the 460th Judicial District Court in Travis County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Geoffrey Puryear of Austin is an assistant district attorney for the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, and previously served as an…
