Governor Abbott appoints Susan Kelly as 54th Judicial District Court Judge in McLennan County
and last updated 2020-12-17 15:48:44-05
AUSTIN, TX â Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Susan Kelly as Judge for the 54th Judicial District Court in McLennan County, effect Jan 1, 2021.
Kelly s term will expire on Dec 31, 2022, or until a successor is dully elected and qualified.
Kelly received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Baylor University and a Juris Doctor degree from Baylor University School of Law. She is an attorney in a private practice, board certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and is licensed to practice law in Texas.
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