JUDGE JENNIFER BENNETT

1998: Graduated from SMU Law School

1998-2001: Served in Harris County District Attorney's Office

2001-2014: Served in Dallas County District Attorney's Office

- Served as a supervisor

- Trained Assistant District Attorneys and Police Officers

- Spoke at professional conferences

- Tried more than 100 jury trials

- Honored by local crime victims groups

2015-Present: Served as Presiding Judge of the 265th District Court

- Operates the Dual Diagnosis Aftercare Court

- Earned the Mental Health of America of Greater Dallas Special Recognition Award

- Partnered with Metrocare Services to secure a grant for additional mental health services for the community

Personal:

- Longtime Dallas County resident

- Democrat

- Animal rights advocate