Kimberly McTorry at a glance
- Current role
- District Associate Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Texas · State
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- Active
Kimberly McTorry
District Associate Judge · Texas District Court, Harris County
Biography
Professional career
- In 2026, McTorry ran for Judge of the Texas 234th District Court but was disqualified from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026
- She previously held the role of an Associate Judge for the Harris County District Courts in Houston, Texas, presiding over felony matters
- Before that, she worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Harris County, first-chairing felony jury trials, prosecuting human trafficking cases, defending child sex crime victims, and representing vulnerable populations.
Education
- Belmont University College of Law in, where she was part of the inaugural cohort and held the role of Senior Law Review Editor — J.D. (2014)
Additional information
- The managing partner of McTorry Law PLLC, a Houston–Nashville-based firm handling criminal defense, federal litigation, employment law, business matters, and civil cases.
- She also holds a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science.
- She remains a public figure in Texas legal and political circles.
- Recognized for her trial experience, judicial background, and prosecutorial history, combining insider knowledge of state and federal legal processes with a strategic, client-focused approach.
- She is active in organizations such as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc..
- McTorry is also a published legal writer and editor, with contributions to the American Bar Association Journal and other outlets.
- McTorry is married and the mother of four children.
- She often cites balancing her legal career, family life, and community service as a key part of her professional identity.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
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.
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 ↗
Recording and broadcasting
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.
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 ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Texas District Court, Harris County
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 ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Texas District Court, Harris County
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 ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 27, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 10, 2026.
Texas Office of Court Administration, active Judicial Directory official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 27, 2026
View Texas Office of Court Administration, active Judicial Directory official judicial roster ↗Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings ↗Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18c, Recording and Broadcasting of Court Proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18c, Recording and Broadcasting of Court Proceedings ↗