--- title: "Jay E. Robinson | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jay-e-robinson" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-07-27" --- # Jay E. Robinson Dallas Municipal Court · Municipal Judge ## Profile - Court: Dallas Municipal Court - State: Texas - Role: Municipal Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-27 ## 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 ### limited criminal remote appearance Scope: statewide For the specific fine-and-cost hearings governed by Articles 45A.258 and 45A.259, a justice or municipal judge may allow a defendant to appear by telephone or videoconference when an in-person appearance would impose undue hardship. Evidence excerpt: If the justice or judge determines that requiring a defendant to appear before the justice or judge in person for a hearing under Article 45A.258 or 45A.259 would impose an undue hardship on the defendant, the justice or judge may allow the defendant to appear by telephone or videoconference. [Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/pdf/CR.45A.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 Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/pdf/CR.45A.pdf) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jay-e-robinson", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jay-e-robinson", "name": "Jay E. Robinson | KnowJudges", "description": "Jay E. Robinson, Dallas Municipal Court. 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Robinson", "item": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jay-e-robinson" } ] } ] } ``` ## Biography ### Professional career - and the Superior Court of San Bernardino County, the Hon. Jay H. Robinson (full name Jay E. Robinson) has held the role of a nonpartisan judge of the Superior Court of San Bernardino County, California since December 22, 2017, appointed by then‐Governor Jerry Brown to fill the vacancy created by Cynthia Ludvigsen’s retirement. - If you are seeking the San Bernardino County Superior Court judge, Jay E. Robinson is a former U.S. Army officer, federal prosecutor, and deputy district attorney, appointed in 2017 and serving through 2027 - Deputy Chief, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Central District of California (2014–2017) - Assistant U.S. Attorney, Central District of California (2009–2014) - Deputy District Attorney, San Bernardino County (2006–2009) - Deputy District Attorney, Riverside County (2004–2006) - Law clerk, Hon. Lawrence J. Block, U.S. Court of Federal Claims (2003–2004) - U.S. Army aviation officer (1993–2000) - If you are looking for the Dallas attorney, Jay E. Robinson is a highly rated criminal defense lawyer with decades of federal and state court experience ### Education - J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University — J.D. (2003) - B.S. in 1993, U.S. Military Academy at West Point - McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific — J.D. (1984) - University of Texas — B.A. (1972) ### Additional information - His term runs through 2027, and he was re‐elected without a ballot in 2026. - Notable work: He was recognized with the Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Furthering the Interests of U.S. National Security for his role in the 2015 San Bernardino terrorist attack response. - Context on location or jurisdiction will determine which profile is relevant. ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-7a6578736340dbebb75e89c7) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/pdf/CR.45A.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26. - [Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-0fa5a7f51969f3609de00053) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/pdf/CR.45A.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26.