John M. Swanson
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John M. "Mike" Swanson is a judge on the 143rd District Court in Texas. He was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott (R) on August 14, 2015. He replaced Judge Bob Parks, who passed away in June 2015.[1] Swanson won election to a four-year term on November 8, 2016.
Education
Swanson received a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and a J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law.[1]
Career
Prior to becoming a judge, Swanson was a solo practitioner for 19 years.[1]
Elections
2016
Swanson won election to a full term without opposition on November 8, 2016.
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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
