Fourteenth Court of Appeals
Justice Tonya McLaughlin
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Justice Tonya McLaughlin was elected to the Fourteenth Court of Appeals on November 5, 2024. A native Texan, Justice McLaughlin earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas State University and her law degree from South Texas College of Law. She began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. Justice McLaughlin next opened a private law practice in Houston, Texas, and tried over 50 first chair jury trials and handled over 100 appeals. Her professional experience provides a comprehensive perspective on the judicial process.