JUDGE TINA YOO:
The Qualified and Committed Democratic Public Servant

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your interest in my race for Dallas County Criminal Court 8.

My career in public service started 14 years ago when I became a prosecutor for the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office upon graduation from SMU Law School. After a decade of service, I left to work as a criminal defense attorney and an associate judge for the City of Dallas. But even as my criminal law practice blossomed into a partnership of a law firm, my desire to spend more time in public service grew.

I resigned as an associate judge when I filed for elected office as required by the City of Dallas and was honored to be the Democratic Nominee for the 5th District Court of Appeals. The campaign was successful in giving individuals living in five non-Democratic counties a Democratic option and was nearly successful overall. In Dallas County, I was privileged to receive 57 percent of the vote.

Currently, I am still with my firm, serving as a criminal defense lawyer to individuals and consulting in criminal law. In addition, I sit as the judge for the City of Hutchins and teach criminal law to local police departments, such as DPD, and to law enforcement agencies, regulatory specialists, prosecutors and students around the United States.

My focus on public service has not diminished. I continue to work within our communities through churches, schools, community organizations, charities and pro bono legal clinics to improve the lives of our citizens in Dallas County. I also continue to outreach and build bridges as a Democrat by helping to create new organizations like the North Texas Asian Democrats.

My breadth of criminal law experience, combined with Democratic values and commitment to public service will bring competency, efficiency, fairness and energy to Dallas County Criminal Court 8. I ask for your support. I pledge to you my service and commitment.

Sincerely,

Judge Tina Yoo
Democrat for Dallas County Criminal Court 8
 

MORE ABOUT JUDGE YOO

Judicial Experience:

  • Municipal Judge, City of Hutchins Judge, 2007 to Present
  • City of Dallas Associate Judge, 2006 to 2007

Professional Experience in Criminal Law:

  • Law Firm Partner/Consultant, Choe, Holen, Yoo & Burchfiel, PC, 2006 to Present
  • Criminal Law Analyst to Bloomberg LP, 2009 to Present
  • Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, 1995 to 2006; Deputy Chief of Specialized Crime Division, 2003 to 2006; Specialized Crime (Complex Litigation), 1999 to 2006; Child Abuse, Family Violence, General Felony Trial and Misdemeanor Divisions, 1995 to 1999
  • Dallas Court of Appeals, Briefing Clerk Internship for the Honorable Francis Maloney, 1993

Education:

  • Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., 1995
  • University of Texas at Austin, B.A. with Honors in Philosophy, 1992

Professional Teaching Experience in Criminal Law:

  • National White Collar Crime Center, 2002 to Present
  • Federal Bureau of Investigations, 2005
  • Local Police Departments including Dallas PD, 1998 to Present             
  • Texas Prosecutors and/or Judges, 2001 and 2004
  • Organizations and Civic Groups, 1999 and 2002
  • Tarrant County Community College, 2007 to 2008                                                       

Special Projects in Criminal Law:

  • Computer Crimes Issues for Advanced Criminal Law Seminar
  • "Cybercrimes: A Focus on Texas Laws" for UTD
  • Best Practices for Seizing Electronic Evidence with Secret Service
 

Important Election Information 

Democratic Primary – March 2, 2010
Democratic Primary Early Voting – Feb 16-26, 2010
General Election – November 2, 2010

 For early voting and Primary Election Day voting locations and hours, visit Dallas County Elections.
 
   
Pol. adv. paid by Tina Yoo Campaign Fund, P.O. Box 824512, Dallas, Texas 75382, in compliance with the voluntary limits of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act.