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Preston Robinson

Dallas,Texas

Summary

An accomplished Municipal Court Judge and Attorney with a distinguished career marked by excellence, integrity, and leadership. Possessing extensive knowledge of municipal and criminal laws, as well as court procedures and regulations, Robinson is recognized for his analytical acumen and commitment to upholding judicial standards. Serving as the Administrative Judge for the City of Dallas, he has demonstrated a proven track record of fairness and efficiency in conducting hearings and trials, while fostering positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Robinson's dedication to continuous improvement is evident in his efforts to streamline court operations and enhance the delivery of justice. With a strong academic background and active engagement in professional and community endeavors, he exemplifies a steadfast commitment to serving the public interest and upholding the principles of justice.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Judge

City of Dallas
08.2018 - Current
  • Regularly meeting with judges, bailiffs, court services and other city officials
  • Establishing Municipal Court Calendar and assignment of judges
  • Ensuring safety and security of citizens and staff at Municipal Courthouse
  • Voluntarily handle dockets for other Municipal judges in other courts
  • Creating procedures to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice
  • Seek and employ continuous efforts to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
  • Monitored court proceedings for adherence to legal procedures and rules by attorneys and litigants
  • Prepared written opinions to defend rationale of rulings and inform public of new legal precedent arising from case

Municipal Court Judge

City of Dallas
08.2008 - 08.2018
  • Successfully preside over and adjudicate non-moving criminal misdemeanors, criminal traffic violation cases and civil minor traffic violation cases
  • Voluntarily handle dockets for other Municipal judges in other courts
  • Seek and employ continuous efforts to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service
  • Review of search warrants, arrest warrants, and code warrants.
  • Prepared written opinions to defend rationale of rulings and inform public of new legal precedent arising from case
  • Determined proper sentencing, monetary fees and damages to be paid on basis of case facts and established guidelines

Adjunct Professor, Criminal Law & Procedure

El Centro Community College
01.2012 - 05.2014
  • Educate students in the Criminal Law & Procedure through employing various effective teaching strategies
  • Developed customized course curriculum
  • Received excellent evaluations from both students and the College.

Managing Partner

Simon & Robinson, LLP
12.2005 - 04.2011
  • Effective representation of clients in criminal jury trials in State court
  • First and Second chair trial experience
  • Draft and respond to motions and requests for discovery
  • Utilize negotiation skills to establish resolutions ensuring client’s interests are best represented.

Attorney Senior

U S Small Business Administration
10.2005 - 02.2007
  • Navigated borrowers through the legalities of the disaster relief loans process
  • Assisted with administrative procedures and personnel issues
  • Supervised over twenty attorneys and paralegals.

Education

Doctor of Jurisprudence -

Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Houston, Texas
05.2005

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

University of North Texas
Dallas, Texas
05.2002

Skills

  • Adept knowledge of court policies; procedures and case management techniques; and related judicial procedures
  • Excellent capability to maintain judicial decorum in Court proceedings and establish good working relationship and credibility with prosecutors, defendants, witnesses, and general public
  • Insightful capacity in fostering cooperation between persons and parties of diverse socio-economic backgrounds in conducting affairs of Court
  • In-depth ability to conduct court proceedings in efficient, effective, fair and impartial manner
  • Proven leader with track record for making a difference

Highlighted Experience

  • City of Dallas, Dallas, Texas, 08/18, Present, Administrative Judge, Regularly meeting with judges, bailiffs, court services and other city officials, Establishing Municipal Court Calendar and the assignment of judges, Ensuring the safety and security of citizens and staff at Municipal Courthouse, Voluntarily handle dockets for other Municipal judges in other courts, Creating procedures to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice, Seek and employ continuous efforts to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service
  • City of Dallas, Dallas, Texas, 08/08, 08/18, Municipal Court Judge, Successfully preside over and adjudicate non-moving criminal misdemeanors, criminal traffic violation cases and civil minor traffic violation cases, Voluntarily handle dockets for other Municipal judges in other courts, Seek and employ continuous efforts to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service, Review of search warrants, arrest warrants, and code warrants
  • El Centro Community College, Dallas, Texas, 01/12, 05/14, Adjunct Professor, Criminal Law & Procedure, Educate students in the Criminal Law & Procedure through employing various effective teaching strategies, Developed customized course curriculum, Received excellent evaluations from both students and the College
  • Simon & Robinson, LLP, Dallas, Texas, 12/05, 04/11, Managing Partner, Effective representation of clients in criminal jury trials in State court, First and Second chair trial experience, Draft and respond to motions and requests for discovery, Utilize negotiation skills to establish resolutions ensuring client’s interests are best represented
  • U S Small Business Administration, Fort Worth, Texas, 10/05, 02/07, Attorney Senior, Navigated borrowers through the legalities of the disaster relief loans process, Assisted with administrative procedures and personnel issues, Supervised over twenty attorneys and paralegals

Volunteer Experience

  • Speaker, City of Dallas Municipal Bar (2016)
  • Member, Paul Drayton Masonic Lodge No. 9
  • Member, Concord Baptist Church
  • Member, Texas Municipal Courts Association

Timeline

Administrative Judge

City of Dallas
08.2018 - Current

Adjunct Professor, Criminal Law & Procedure

El Centro Community College
01.2012 - 05.2014

Municipal Court Judge

City of Dallas
08.2008 - 08.2018

Managing Partner

Simon & Robinson, LLP
12.2005 - 04.2011

Attorney Senior

U S Small Business Administration
10.2005 - 02.2007

Doctor of Jurisprudence -

Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

University of North Texas
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