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Family District Judge, 305th Judicial District: who gets your vote?

What this role does

Hears family-law matters assigned to this district court.

  • Applies family law, such as in divorce cases, and oversees proceedings.

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Cheryl Lee Shannon

Running for Family District Judge, 305th Judicial District · Texas

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Cheryl Lee Shannon

  • Dallas County’s undated biography describes Shannon presiding over the 305th District Court, hearing juvenile matters, child abuse and neglect cases, and parental termination and adoption matters. 1
  • Shannon previously served four years as an associate judge for Dallas County’s 304th and 305th District Courts before being elected to the bench. 1
  • Shannon graduated from the University of Houston with a political science degree in 1979 and from its Law Center in 1982. 1

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  1. Juvenile Board | Judge Cheryl Lee Shannon · checked 2026-10-31 used in: Experience