Criminal defense attorney (Dallas)

Alison Grinter Allen is a criminal defense attorney with more than 20 years of practice, including work at the public defender's office and in private practice, and she is certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization¹. She won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary for the 282nd District Court². She has no opponent on the November 3, 2026 ballot³.

• Attorney for more than 20 years; public defender's office and private practice, including capital murder cases; board certified in criminal law¹
• Ran unsuccessfully three earlier times for felony court benches¹
• Won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary against Jeneba Barrie for the seat Judge Amber Givens left to run for Dallas County district attorney²¹; no other candidate is certified for the November race³. Not previously a judge.