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    Judge Carmen Rivera-Worley at the bench.
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    Sheriff Benny Parker presents gratitude to retiring court bailiff Fermin Trevino as Mrs. Jane Trevino and Judge Carmen Rivera-Worley look on.
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    Judge Rivera-Worley and family law attorney Curtis Loveless
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    Judge Rivera-Worley stands with Judge John Narsutis.

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    From left, Bill Schultz, Chief Prosecutor for District 16, Judge Rivera-Worley, and Michael Dickens, Prosecutor of the Year.
  • Denton County Crime Victims' Rights Week Ceremony and Reception
    From left, Brent Robbins, Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, Judge Rivera-Worley, and Michael Dickens
  • Denton County Crime Victims' Rights Week Ceremony and Reception
    District Attorney, Paul Johnson and Judge Rivera-Worley
  • Denton County Crime Victims' Rights Week Ceremony and Reception
    Judge Rivera-Worley reading the proclamation adopted by the Denton County Commissioners Court.
  • Denton County Crime Victims' Rights Week Ceremony and Reception
    Judge Rivera-Worley reading the proclamation adopted by the Denton County Commissioners Court.
  • Denton County Crime Victims' Rights Week Ceremony and Reception
    Judge Rivera-Worley stands with Sue Woolridge, the District Attorney's Director of Victims Assistance, and her husband Ronnie Woolridge.

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    Lee, Carmen, and Ernest
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    The Worley Family
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    Sarah Worley, 1980 -1998

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    Betty Moran of CASA and Judge Carmen Rivera-Worley
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    Recipients of the 2007 CASA Awards - Carmen Rivera-Worley was chosen 2007 Judge of the Year.
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    Celebrity Waiters at CASA's Evening of Elegance
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    2006 CASA Award Recipients - Carmen Rivera-Worley was chosen 2006 Judge of the Year.

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    Texas Railroad Commissioner, Michael Williams with local neighborhood canvassing team. Judge Rivera-Worley on far left.
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    Commissioner Williams addressing volunteers.
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    Commissioner Williams narrating the slide show.
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    Commissioner Williams emphasizing the importance of outreach.
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    Commissioner Michael Williams with Judge Carmen Rivera-Worley

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    Loretta Powers assembles yard signs on her portable drop-down secretary.
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    Shelly McNabb works with Fred Reed
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    Carmen talks with Laurie Hemming
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    foreground: Laurie Weller, Mark Davis, Esther Rodriguez-Phelps
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    Winston Churchill couldn't make it today. Thanks Mark. Victory is our goal, the people make it happen!
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    Jackie Fisher hard at work.
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    foreground: Jackie Fisher and Melissa Maldonado
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    Rene Ramon and David Trantham
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    Lee Irwin and Carlos Marquez
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    Lee and Tammy Irwin
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    Rick Portales and Art Maldenado
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    Art Maldenado sits with Judge Carmen

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    Gina Hill and Rahna Cutting
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    Lynn Yeargin and Tim Crouch
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    Judge L. Dee Shipman and Sherry Shipman
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    Hugh Coleman and Tim Crouch
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    Nicole Delacerda with daughter Maggie
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    Dianne Costa, Mayor of Highland Village with Judge Rivera-Worley
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    Mark Taylor and Bob Wyley
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    Sherry Shipman and R.L. Crawford
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    Brenda Crawford, Campaign Treasurer
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    Sharon Dahl
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    Carmen sits with Esther and Drew Phelps
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    Tish and Bill Schultz, Brad Swaner, Jennifer Hicks
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    Dr Dennis Costa, Ken Cutting, and Dr Sean Stokes
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    Brenda Crawford and Andrew Lloyd
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    Cynthia Bell and Vicky Abbott
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    Mayor Dianne Costa with granddaughter Sophia Marie
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    Bill Neal, Ken Cutting, Theresa Portales
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    Bill Neal and Carmen
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    Gayle Clift, Jennifer Hicks, Evan Clift
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    Rian and Heather Davis
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    Mayor Costa and Carmen
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    Mayor Costa, Carmen, and Rahna Cutting
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    Ken Cutting modelling Carmen's campaign tee shirt.
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    Vicki Abbott, Camen, Ray Hillard, Jennifer Hicks, Cynthia Bell
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    Carmen and Erich Mota

  • Carmen And Bud In 4th Of July Parade '08
    Judge Rivera-Worley in the July Fourth Parade, Denton, Texas, 2008.
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    Patriotic Celebrants enjoy the shade. It's Texas in July!
  • Carmen In Car 4th Of July '08
    Judge Carmen cruising on the 4th.
  • Carmen Registers 4th Of July Parade
    Judge Rivera-Worley registers for the parade.
  • Esther And Carmen 4th Of July '08
    Esther Rodriguez-Phelps with CRW
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    Judge Rivera-Worley in the July 4th Parade.
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    Judge Rivera-Worley coming up South Locust.
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    Judge Rivera-Worley's motorcade at Historic Denton Square.
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    Going West on East-bound West Hickory???

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    Liz and Ashley model Judge Rivera-Worley support fashion wear.
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    Flip side. See the message coming or going.
  • Campaign Kickoff
    Volunteers Gather for Carmen's Address
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    More Volunteers, some from the other side of the fence.
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    Ron Ray discusses campaign strategies with Steve Horn
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    Tim Crouch reviews voter districts with Cameron Cox

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    Shelly Cushman and the UNT Dance Statue Team
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    Dance Statue
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    Kathy Preston and Diane Mikelonis
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    Judge Carmen and Mark Williams
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    Judge Carmen and Fred Reed
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    Judge Carmen with Cia Katsaovnis
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    Keitha Willams, Judge Carmen, Fred Reed and Monique Posa
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    Claudia Moncrief and Judge Carmen
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    Coach Walt Scott, Coach Mark Williams and Diane Mikelones
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    Kathy Preston, Diane Mikelonis, Judge Carmen and Monique Posa
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    Walt Scott, Fred Reed and Mark Williams
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    Gary Marx, Joseph Hernandez and Kathy Marx
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    Gary Marx, Julie Elliott and Rodney Preston
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    Judge Carmen and Julie Elliott
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    Hazel Kossman and Judge Carmen
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    Dan Sparkman and Judge Carmen

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    Judge Rivera-Worley addresses the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club, May 8, 2008
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    Carmen Rivera-Worley awards the Sarah Elizabeth Worley Scholarship to Pablo Sobranes for his work in I-tech training, drafting, and art.

Judge Rivera-Worley
 
 

 

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

read more about my family...

 

  • U. S. District Court, Southern District
  • Denton County Bar Association
  • Texas State Bar Association
  • Hispanic National Bar Association
  • National Association of Women Judges
  • Texas District Judge’s Association
  • Texas District and County Attorney’s Association
  • Governor Richards' Prosecution Advisory Committee
  • Read more about Professional Associations, Organizations, and Charities