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# David M. Fleischer

Texas County Criminal Court at Law No. 5 · Statutory County Court Judge

## Profile

- Court: Texas County Criminal Court at Law No. 5
- State: Texas
- Role: Statutory County Court Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-25

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### civil remote appearances

Scope: statewide

In civil district and county court proceedings, the court may permit or require electronic participation after appropriate notice; compelled electronic participation for oral-testimony proceedings requires good cause or party agreement, and a jury trial requires party agreement.

Evidence excerpt: Upon appropriate notice by a party or the court, a court may allow or require a participant to appear at a court proceeding by videoconference, teleconference, or other available electronic means, except as otherwise provided in (2).

[Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### civil recording and broadcasting

Scope: statewide

Civil district and county trial courts may permit courtroom recording or broadcasting only under Supreme Court guidelines, with the required party and witness consent, or for ceremonial proceedings.

Evidence excerpt: A trial court may permit broadcasting, televising, recording, or photographing of proceedings in the courtroom only in the following circumstances:

[Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18c, Recording and Broadcasting of Court Proceedings](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://card.txcourts.gov/directorysearch.aspx)
- [Official roster](https://card.txcourts.gov/directorysearch.aspx)
- [Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster](https://card.txcourts.gov/directorysearch.aspx)
- [Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf)
- [Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18c, Recording and Broadcasting of Court Proceedings](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- As part of a progressive wave of Harris County judges elected in 2018, he supported bail reforms that reduced pretrial detention for low‐level offenses, ended jail time for missed court appearances or marijuana positives, and provided legal counsel for misdemeanor defendants at bail hearings
- Before joining the judiciary, he practiced as a criminal defense attorney and founded David M. Fleischer P.C. in 2004
- His streams, often noted for a straightforward style and occasional humor, drew millions of views and praise for demystifying the justice process

### Education

- BA in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the University of Houston and a JD from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School.

### Additional information

- His term ends December 31, 2026
- In 2020, during the COVID‐19 pandemic, Fleischer began live‐streaming his court proceedings to promote transparency and public education.
- Fleischer assumed office January 1, 2019 after winning the Democratic primary and general election.
- Fleischer was born December 6, 1974 in Houston, Texas, to a Jewish family of Chilean immigrants.
- He is a first‐generation American