Hon. Charles Stokes

Celina, Texas

Education  + -

  • Washburn University
    J.D.   1982
  • Midwestern University
    Master of Music   1976
  • Midwestern University
    Bachelor of Music   1974
  • Mediator Certification
    February 2007

Experience  + -

  • Arbitrations and Mediations
    Visiting Judge in the North Texas area   Present
  • Dallas County
    Magistrate   2009 to 2012
  • Attorney at Law
    mediator - arbitrator   2007 to 2009
  • 68th Judicial District Court of Dallas County, TX
    Judge   2003 to 2006
  • Dallas County Court at Law No. 5
    Judge   1991 to 2002
  • Municipal Court Rowlett, TX
    Judge   April 1990 to November 1990
  • Municipal Court of Garland, TX
    Judge   1986 to 1987
  • Dallas County, TX
    Private Civil Law Practice   1982 to 1990
  • Presided over 550+ civil jury trials and 2000+ non-jury trials
    Judge
  • Practice in transactional and civil trial matters

Memberships & Affiliations  + -

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • Dallas Bar Association
    Member
  • Garland Rotary Club
    Past President
  • Garland Bar Association
    Past President
  • County Commissioner Court appointee to the Dallas County Historic Commission
    Past member
  • Garland Symphony Orchestra Board
    Past Member
  • American Choral Directors Association Endowment Trust Board
    Past Chair
  • Galaxy Counseling Center Board
    Past Member
  • Visual Aid Volunteer Board Member
    Past Member
  • Garland Teen Court and former Judge
    Founder/board member
  • Horseless Carriage Club of America North Texas Region
    Past President