Brandy Mueller

Professional career

• First elected as a judge of a misdemeanor criminal court in November 2010 and subsequently became the presiding judge of the 403rd Criminal District Court in January 2023
• Has served in all three roles within the criminal court system: prosecutor, defense attorney, and judge
• Native of Austin, Texas, and has nearly 25 years of experience in criminal justice
• Beyond the courtroom, she has contributed to youth and education initiatives, co-founding the Austin Youth Justice Network and serving on boards such as American Youth Works Ameri-Corps, CAN Academy, Lola Wright Foundation, Back on My Feet, and the Travis County Dispute Resolution Center

Education

Additional information

• Judge Mueller has presided over cases involving due process and wrongful convictions.
• Her career includes positions as an Assistant County Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, Special Assistant United States Attorney, and defense attorney before being elected to the bench
• She also presides over the Project Engage District Court, which provides supportive supervision and treatment for felony clients through collaboration with community partners and case management staff Travis County, Texas
• She is also active in professional organizations, including the National Association of Women Judges
• Shortly after assuming her current role, Judge Mueller created Project Engage, an award-winning diversion program for young adult defendants aged 17 to 21.