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Nicole Taylor

Democratic · Incumbent

Judge, County Court at Law No. 5 (Dallas County)

Nicole Taylor has been judge of Dallas County Court at Law No. 5 since January 1, 20231. Before taking the bench she handled civil and commercial litigation, most recently as a partner at The Cochran Law Firm Texas2. She is unopposed in November3.

  • Judge, County Court at Law No. 5 (Dallas County), since January 1, 2023; current term ends December 31, 202612
  • Civil litigation attorney: partner at The Cochran Law Firm Texas, managing attorney of The Taylor Law Firm, partner at West & Associates, senior associate at Adorno Yoss White & Wiggins2
  • Clemson University; Southern Methodist University School of Law2
  • Defeated Jordan Montgomery Lewis in the November 2022 general election and took office January 1, 20231. Advanced from the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary and is unopposed in November13.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

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  1. Nicole Taylor (Texas)Ballotpedia
  2. Meet Judge Nicole Taylor (campaign site)Judge Nicole Taylor campaign
  3. Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election, Dallas County block (certified Aug 28, 2026)Texas Secretary of State
  4. Public Sanctions, Issued FY 2002 through FY 2026 (searched 2026-10-01)State Commission on Judicial Conduct