Judge Rick Magnis

First elected in 2006, Judge Rick Magnis presides over the 283rd Judicial District Court, a felony criminal court in Dallas, Texas. In addition to running a full court docket, Judge Magnis has created Texas’ first problem solving court which engages the community in intensive supervision of felons who have committed intimate partner violence. Judge Magnis also presides over the felony portion of the Second Chance Community Improvement Court which diverts young non-violent offenders from the criminal justice system.

Judge Magnis earned his law degree from Tulsa University and has been licensed to practice law since 1983. Prior to taking the bench, Judge Magnis served as an assistant public defender in Dallas County for 18 years.