Judge Kimberly Young Brown - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Kimberly Young Brown is a judge for the 254th District Court in Dallas County, Texas. She was elected to the bench in 2020 and re-elected in 2022.

Prior to her election, Brown was the managing attorney of her own private practice. She served clients in all areas of family law, including protective orders, divorce, custody, paternity, child support, and property actions in high conflict cases.

Brown earned a bachelor’s degree from Spelman College. She then completed a J.D. at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law.

After graduating from law school, Brown spent time as a staff attorney for Lawyers Against Domestic Violence and Legal Services of North Texas. She was also a state attorney for the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services.

Her memberships have included the boards of Anna’s House and the Dallas Chapter of Jack & Jill. She also attends Greenville Avenue Church of Christ.

Born and raised in the Oak Cliff section of Dallas, Brown currently resides in Desoto with her husband and children. Her father is a retired police officer, and her mother is a retired nurse.

Recent Cases by Hon. Kimberly Young Brown

WILLIE COPELAND vs. SHALANDRA COPELAND

On May 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

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May 13, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

County

Dallas County, TX

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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May 13, 2024

MARIA SANTOS QUINTANILLA vs. JOSE FLORES

On May 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

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May 13, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

County

Dallas County, TX

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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May 13, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS vs. ALEXIS BUSTILLO.et al

On May 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

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May 13, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

County

Dallas County, TX

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Other Parent-Child

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May 14, 2024

FELIX BENAVIDES vs. MARIELA BENAVIDES

On May 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

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May 13, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

County

Dallas County, TX

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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May 14, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS vs. STEVEN RUIZ.et al

On May 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

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May 13, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

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Dallas County, TX

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Family

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May 14, 2024

IN RE: NKOSI BURGESS

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

County

Dallas County, TX

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Family

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Name Change

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May 11, 2024

BEN JOHNSON vs. SHERITA CUNNINGHAM

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

County

Dallas County, TX

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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May 11, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS vs. TRAVION JACKSON

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

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Dallas County, TX

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Other Parent-Child

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May 11, 2024

TIEN DO vs. HUE HOANG

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

County

Dallas County, TX

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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May 11, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS vs. IMANI UNYE MITCHELL

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

County

Dallas County, TX

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Family

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Paternity

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May 10, 2024

EMANUELA POP vs. JAVIER VALENZUELA RUVALCABA

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

County

Dallas County, TX

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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May 11, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS vs. BRANDON WHITFIELD

On May 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

County

Dallas County, TX

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Other Parent-Child

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May 10, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS vs. DANEL TYRIS OWENS

On May 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

County

Dallas County, TX

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Family

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Paternity

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May 10, 2024

FAITH CHAMA vs. EARL MEDLOCK, II

On May 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

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May 09, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

County

Dallas County, TX

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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May 10, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS vs. TERENCE LAWSON

On May 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

County

Dallas County, TX

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Family

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Other Parent-Child

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May 10, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS vs. JONATHAN REYNOLDS JR

On May 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

County

Dallas County, TX

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Family

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Other Parent-Child

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May 10, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS vs. EFREN PIEDRA JR

On May 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

County

Dallas County, TX

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Other Parent-Child

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May 10, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS vs. OSCAR ELAIS

On May 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

County

Dallas County, TX

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Other Parent-Child

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May 10, 2024

DEWBERRY, MEGAN DENISE vs. DORSEY, ASHTON N'DON

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

County

Dallas County, TX

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Family

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General Family

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May 10, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS vs. SORRENTO SAMOA ALEXANDER

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

County

Dallas County, TX

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Family

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Paternity

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May 10, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS vs. SIRSHAE DEUNTE BOWMAN

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

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May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

County

Dallas County, TX

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Family

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Paternity

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May 10, 2024

ABDUL NGUBA vs. YEKO NGUBA

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

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May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

County

Dallas County, TX

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS vs. ANTHONY JAMAR BACKUS ESTELL.et al

On May 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

County

Dallas County, TX

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Family

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Paternity

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May 09, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS vs. JEREMY DE'LONTREL WILLIS.et al

On May 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge BROWN, KIM presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BROWN, KIM

Court

254th District Court

County

Dallas County, TX

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Family

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Paternity

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May 08, 2024

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About

Kimberly Young Brown
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment 254th District Court of Texas, Department 3rd Floor, New Tower	254th District Court of Texas, Department 3rd Floor, New Tower
Election/Appointment 2020 - 254th District Court of Texas; 2022 - Re-election	2020 - 254th District Court of Texas; 2022 - Re-election
Education Bachelor's degree, Spelman College J.D., University of Texas at Austin School of Law	Bachelor's degree, Spelman College J.D., University of Texas at Austin School of Law
Official Website www.dallascounty.org	www.dallascounty.org

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	TX - 254th District Court of Texas
Clerk phone:	+1 (214) 653-6136
Court Reporter:	+1 (214) 653-6602
Court Coordinator:	+1 (214) 653-6741

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Managing Attorney	Kimberly C. Brown, PC	None
Staff Attorney	Legal Services of North Texas	None
Staff Attorney	Lawyers Against Domestic Violence	None
State Attorney	Texas Department of Family & Protective Services	None
Judge	254th District Court of Texas	Dallas County, Texas

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