Re-Elect Judge 
Vonda Bailey

Judge Vonda Bailey, more affectionately known as "Judge Vonda B.," is a native of Dallas, Texas where she is the presiding judge of the 255th Judicial District Court in Dallas County. The 255th Court is a family court which includes family law related matters, such as child support, child custody, divorce, and adoption.

 

Judge Vonda was raised in the church and is a member of the Lancaster Church of Christ. She is a proud graduate of David W. Carter High School. After high school, Judge Vonda received both her bachelor and masters degree from The University of Texas at Arlington. Judge Vonda realized her passion of advocating for others, so she pursued law and graduated in 2014 from The Thurgood Marshall School of Law (“TMSL”) in Houston, Texas.  

 

Judge Vonda's dedication to leadership is evident through her various service roles she has performed in the community. She has always had a deep-rooted passion for the community. She regularly shows up, whether its speaking at career days, leading youth forums, or returning to the very schools and community spaces that shaped her. Her presence is intentional, her message is clear: Success is possible, and service is powerful. Giving back isn't an option for Judge Vonda—it's personal. Judge Vonda generously donates bar scholarships to third year law students at her law school and keynotes ceremonies. 

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Moreover, Judge Vonda has created a plethora of resources in the courtroom to bridge the gap between the court and community by hosting Learn & Learns, a forum to assist litigants and attorneys with the proper use of the courtroom technology, an extended hours court, and the Wednesday Walk-In Docket for litigants who represent themselves known as the "pro se" litigant. 

 

Given Judge Vonda's commitment to service in the community, true compassion for others, and dedication to restoring fairness in the courtroom, Judge Vonda has demonstrated the characteristics necessary to continue to be an effective and competent judge. 

 

Beyond Judge Vonda’s leadership achievements, her family is the center of her life. Judge Vonda B. is married to Christopher Shaw, the Police Chief of The University of North Texas at Dallas and the university's law school located in downtown Dallas. They have two children, Austin and Arielle.