Judge Tonya Parker was elected Judge of the 116th Judicial District Court in 2010 and has held the position in 2011. She has also served twice as the Presiding Judge for the Dallas County Civil District Courts. Judge Parker has also served as the president of the Texas Association of District Judges. The recipient of numerous awards, Judge Parker has been a dedicated public servant and community leader. A member of the J.L. Turner Legal Association, Dallas Women Lawyers Association, Dallas Arts District Alliance, City of Dallas Community Development Commission, Dallas Bar Association Board, and more; the SMU Dedman School of Law graduate consistently receives high scores from her colleagues.
