Coby Waddill
Coby Waddill (Republican Party) is a judge for Number 5 of the Denton County Criminal Court at Law Texas. He assumed office in 2014. His current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Waddill (Republican Party) is running for re-election for the Number 5 judge of the Denton County Criminal Court at Law Texas. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on March 3, 2026.[source]
Biography
Education
Coby Waddill received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Texas in 1994. He later earned his J.D. from St. Mary's University School of Law in 1999.[1][2]
Career
At the time of his candidacy, Waddill was an attorney in private practice, specializing in criminal defense.[1] He is a former partner with the firm of Marsh, Paine & Waddill, P.C. In addition, Waddill previously worked as a prosecutor.[1]
Awards and associations
Awards
- 2013: Texas Super Lawyer
- 2012: Texas Super Lawyer
- 2009: Texas Rising Star
- Board Certified in Criminal Defense[1]
Associations
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Denton County MHMR Board of Directors
- Former President of the Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Denton County, Texas (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Republican primary
Republican primary for Denton County Criminal Court No. 5
Incumbent Coby Waddill (R) is running in the Republican primary for Denton County Criminal Court No. 5 on March 3, 2026.
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2022
See also: Municipal elections in Denton County, Texas (2022)
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Coby Waddill won election in the general election for Denton County Criminal Court No. 5.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Denton County Criminal Court No. 5
Incumbent Coby Waddill advanced from the Republican primary for Denton County Criminal Court No. 5 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Coby Waddill | 100.0 | 44,215 |
| Total votes: 44,215 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Denton County Criminal Court No. 5
Incumbent Coby Waddill won election in the general election for Denton County Criminal Court No. 5 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Coby Waddill (R) | 100.0 | 181,319 |
| Total votes: 181,319 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Denton County Criminal Court No. 5
Incumbent Coby Waddill advanced from the Republican primary for Denton County Criminal Court No. 5 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Coby Waddill | 100.0 | 34,327 |
| Total votes: 34,327 | |||
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2014
See also: Texas judicial elections, 2014
Waddill ran for election to the Denton County Criminal Court.
Primary: He was successful in the Republican primary on March 4, 2014, receiving 63.5 percent of the vote. He competed against Vic Rivera.
General: He won without opposition in the general election on November 4, 2014.
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Coby Waddill Defense Attorney, "Meet Coby," accessed September 9, 2014
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Coby Waddill," accessed September 9, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2014 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County (A-L)"
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2014 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County (M-Z)" (Search "Denton")
- ↑ Denton County Board of Elections, "Unofficial Results (Republican)," March 10, 2014
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State courts:
Texas Supreme Court • Texas Court of Appeals • Texas Court of Criminal Appeals • Texas District Courts • Texas County Courts • Texas County Courts at Law • Texas Statutory Probate Courts • Texas Justice of the Peace Courts
State resources:
Courts in Texas • Texas judicial elections • Judicial selection in Texas
