David A. Berchelmann
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David A. Berchelmann, Jr. was a judge for Texas District 37 in Bexar County, Texas. He retired in January of 2013.[1]
Noteworthy cases
Berchelmann heard the case of multiple charges of misconduct against Texas Court of Criminal Appeals chief justice Sharon Keller. Keller was charged with five counts of judicial misconduct for her behavior during a last-second appeal attempt by the defense for death-row inmate Michael Richard. She faced prosecution before Judge Berchelmann brought by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.[2]
With the conclusion of the trial, Berchelmann must now respond "promptly" to compile a "findings of fact" report for the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. The Commission will use his findings to decide whether to censure Keller, drop the charges against her, or suggest that she be removed from office.[3]
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Footnotes
Federal courts:
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas
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
