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Stephanie Hudson

Democratic

Criminal defense attorney

Stephanie Hudson is a Dallas criminal defense attorney who says she has 27 years of experience as both a prosecutor and defense attorney1. She earned her law degree from Oklahoma City University in 19981. She is unopposed for Criminal District Court No. 1 in November2.

  • Attorney for 27 years as both prosecutor and defense attorney, with more than 100 felony trials (her own description in a 2026 Ballotpedia survey)1
  • Law degree, Oklahoma City University, 19981
  • Not currently a judge. Won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary over Lia Reshae Polk1 and is unopposed in November2. The court page currently lists Judge Jennifer Balido presiding3.

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

Sources (4)

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  1. Stephanie HudsonBallotpedia
  2. Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election, Dallas County block (certified Aug 28, 2026)Texas Secretary of State
  3. Criminal District Court No. 1Dallas County
  4. Public Sanctions, Issued FY 2002 through FY 2026 (searched 2026-10-01)State Commission on Judicial Conduct