Judge Carmen Rivera-Worley

Proven Judicial Performance and Integrity

November 4, 2008 Election Results

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

Re-elect Judge Carmen Rivera-Worley
Republican Candidate for Judge, District 16
  • 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

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

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

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.

Carmen Rivera-Worley and Family

Carmen with husband, Lee, and son, Ernest

Sarah Worley

Daughter, Sarah Worley
1980 - 1998

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