Biography

Background

Marilea Lewis has both proven ability and highly respected experience in Dallas' family courts. Having served as an Associate Judge and a District Judge gives her a wider understanding of the matters brought into family court. This fifth generation Texan provides strong leadership to address family law issues head-on with a commitment to family values, to justice for children and families, and to the improvement of the community overall.

A graduate of Baylor University School of Law, Marilea Lewis has written numerous articles and is a frequent speaker at seminars and classes throughout Dallas County and the state.

Commitment to Justice & Law

  • Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
  • Dallas Bar Association
  • Dallas Bar Association — Family Law Section
  • State Bar of Texas
  • State Bar of Texas — Family Law Section
  • Dallas Bar Foundation
  • Texas Bar Foundation — Sustaining Life Member
  • College of the State Bar
  • Board certified — Family Law

Dedication to Family & Community

  • Married more than 25 years to Dan Lewis; parent of two children
  • Dallas County resident since 1978; 5th generation Texan
  • Member: Church of the Incarnation — Altar Guild, chalice bearer, lector, former Vestry member
  • Junior League — Sustaining member
  • Daughters of the American Revolution — Prudence Alexander Chapter
  • La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas
  • Pi Beta Phi — Dallas Alumnae Chapter
  • Baylor University Alumni — Life member
  • Park Cities Republican Women

Experience on the Bench

  • Master/Referee — 305th District Court 1986 - 1992
  • Associate Judge — 330th District Court 1992 - 2002
  • District Judge — 330th District Court 2002 - 2010

Contributions to the Legal Profession

  • State Bar of Texas Judicial Section Board 2008 - 2010
  • State Bar of Texas Pattern Jury Oversight Committee
  • Dallas Bar Association Education Symposium — Chair 2009
  • Dallas Bar Association Bench/Bar — Co-chair 2007
  • Texas College for Judicial Studies Graduate 2008
  • Texas Center for the Judiciary Exemplary Judicial Faculty 2007
  • Frequent lecturer/presenter for Dallas Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, and Texas Center for the Judiciary