A Thank You from Carmen:

Dear Friends:

Your support throughout our successful campaign has deeply humbled me and my family. I cannot adequately convey how honored I am to be given the privilege of continued service to the people of Denton County.
Your dedication to my campaign, as demonstrated in so many ways, validates what my parents taught me as a little girl: hard work, faith and determination are the keys to success and fulfillment.

With appreciation and admiration,
Carmen
Carmen

Judge Carmen Rivera-Worley defeats challenger Karen Guerra winning 63% of the total votes cast with record voter turnout in Denton County.
Voting results taken from the Denton County Elections Website

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Judicial Experience

Elected Judge of the 16th Judicial District Court of Denton County, Nov 2nd, 2004
Appointed Judge of the16th Judicial District Court of Denton County, June 4th, 2003

As Judge of the 16th Judicial Court, Carmen Rivera-Worley has presided over and disposed of:

2558 Criminal Cases
7265 Civil Cases*

including jury trials:

64 Criminal Cases
24 Civil Cases*

*Civil Cases include family law, Child Protective Services cases, and general litigation.

see: Merits and Services

Practice and Public Service

Carmen Rivera-Worley's qualifications as a judge also stem from her legal experience both as a defense attorney and prosecutor. This includes criminal and civil cases involving family law, government law, and general litigation.

Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office, October 1992 to June 2003
Val Verde County Attorney, 1987 to 1992
Val Verde County Attorney's Office, Assistant County Attorney, 1985 to 1987
Private Practice, 1984 to 1988

see: Merits and Services

History of Service

Judge Carmen Rivera-Worley has offered her services to a wide circle of professional, educational, charitable and civic organizations.

U.S. District Court, Southern District
Hispanic National Bar Association
National Association of Women Judges
Denton County Bar Association
Texas State Bar Association
Texas District Judge's Association
Texas District and County Attorney's Association
Governor Richards' Prosecution Advisory Committee
Texas Association of Counties
Texas Association of Defense Counsel

see: Merits and Services

My Heritage

Raised in the South Texas border town of Del Rio as one of four daughters, I learned from supportive parents that hard work, faith, and perseverance are the key ingredients to making a better way of life.

Read more on how this gift of my heritage affects the world today and spreads through our community.

My Family

Carmen Rivera-Worley and Family

Carmen with husband, Lee, and son, Ernest

Daughter, Sarah Worley
1980 - 1998