Lisa Green
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Judge Green received her Bachelor of Arts Degree, a Master of Arts in Communication, and Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University. She began her legal career with Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, Inc. as a staff attorney representing victims of domestic violence. In 2003, Judge Green began her ten year long tenure with the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office. She developed her trial skills in the misdemeanor and felony courts representing mentally ill and drug dependent clients. In 2014, Judge Green was elected as the Presiding Judge of County Criminal Court #5. She also serves as Presiding Judge (2018-2020) over the county criminal courts and courts of appeals.
In 2016, Judge Green created the Green Y.A.R.D. (Young Adult Redirection and Diversion) program, which empowers young adults to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. The completion of the program allows first time young offenders to receive a dismissal and an immediate expungement from their record. Judge Green is one of four African-American female judges who created the Pipeline to Possibilities program. This program is designed to change the pipeline to prison narrative, and to encourage students to become leaders.
Judge Green is the recipient of the 2018 “Distinguished Jurist” award by J.L. TurnerLegal Association. She has also been listed in several editions of Who’s Who in Black Dallas. Judge Green is a member of the Omicron Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is member of Concord Church where she serves in leadership in the Deaconess Ministry. She is also a member of the Junior League of Dallas, and the Southwest Suburban Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
In 2016, Judge Green created the Green Y.A.R.D. (Young Adult Redirection and Diversion) program, which empowers young adults to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. The completion of the program allows first time young offenders to receive a dismissal and an immediate expungement from their record. Judge Green is one of four African-American female judges who created the Pipeline to Possibilities program. This program is designed to change the pipeline to prison narrative, and to encourage students to become leaders.
Judge Green is the recipient of the 2018 “Distinguished Jurist” award by J.L. TurnerLegal Association. She has also been listed in several editions of Who’s Who in Black Dallas. Judge Green is a member of the Omicron Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is member of Concord Church where she serves in leadership in the Deaconess Ministry. She is also a member of the Junior League of Dallas, and the Southwest Suburban Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.