Criminal District Judge, 228th Judicial District: who gets your vote?
What this role does
Criminal district judges hear felony criminal cases and manage court proceedings under criminal law.
Their rulings affect criminal trials and the rights of people involved.
- Felony cases
- Criminal trial proceedings
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ALYSON ALMAGUER
Running for Criminal District Judge, 228th Judicial District · Texas
StateDemocratic Party / Partido Demócrata
CAROLINE DOZIER
Running for Criminal District Judge, 228th Judicial District · Texas
StateRepublican Party / Partido Republicano
Job fit
ALYSON ALMAGUER
- The State Bar of Texas lists Almaguer’s Texas license date as November 6, 2015. 1
- Her State Bar profile lists a J.D. from South Texas College of Law, with graduation in May 2015. 1
- The Houston Chronicle reported on October 2, 2026, that Almaguer had been a Harris County prosecutor for nine years and was then felony chief in the 182nd Judicial District Court. 2
CAROLINE DOZIER
- On December 20, 2024, Abbott announced Dozier’s appointment to Harris County’s 228th Judicial District Court, for a term expiring December 31, 2026, or until her successor is duly elected and qualified. 3
- The December 2024 appointment notice identified Dozier as Harris County’s Misdemeanor Trial Bureau chief and said she had served as an assistant district attorney there for over 30 years. 3
- The December 2024 appointment notice lists a Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University and a Juris Doctor from The University of Texas School of Law. 3
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Sources
- Find A Lawyer | Alyson Allegra Almaguer · checked 2026-10-31 used in: Experience
- Harris County voters should keep Gov. Abbott's felony court ... · checked 2026-10-31 used in: Experience
- Governor Abbott Appoints Dozier To 228th Judicial District Court · checked 2026-10-31 used in: Experience