

Note From Cynthia
I am excited to announce my candidacy for Judge of the new 504th District Court of Ellis County. The new 504th District Court will primarily handle criminal cases. I served the state of Texas as a prosecutor for 25 years, and as the First Assistant in the Ellis County and District Attorney’s Office, I successfully prosecuted many of the most violent criminals in our county. I have, and always will, fight for justice for the victims of crime. I am a board-certified criminal attorney with over 200 jury trials and 1000’s of cases handled in the courtroom. I have the experience, expertise, integrity, and temperament to be a tough, fair, and effective judge. I will work hard during this campaign to earn your support, and Iook forward to meeting you personally!
Cynthia Walker's Background
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Twenty-five years of experience in criminal, juvenile, appellate, and civil law
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Extensive jury trial experience – over 200 jury trials
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First Assistant County and District Attorney, Ellis County, 2021-2024
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Multiple successful capital murder prosecutions in Ellis County
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Chief Felony Prosecutor, Collin County, 2011-2020
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Prosecutor, Felony Trial and Special Crimes, Collin County, 2007-2011
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Prosecutor, Crimes Against Children, Collin County, 2004-2005
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Board Certified in Criminal Law
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Baylor University School of Law, 2000
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The University of Texas at Austin, 1996
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Ellis County Republican Women, 2023- present day
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Ellis County Children’s Advocacy Center, Pinwheel Society Member, 2025
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Salvation Army Advisory Board, Waxahachie, 2025
Cynthia Walker for Texas Judge.
Sending the Guilty to Prison.
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Ennis Man Convicted of Capital Murder in Drive-By Shooting
State v. Dontriel Perry
Cynthia Walker convicted Dontriel Perry of capital murder after Perry was involved in the drive-by shooting of two men in Ennis. Evidence showed Perry preparing firearms and seeking revenge over a personal dispute. He was sentenced to life without parole.

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Frisco Man Receives Life Sentence for the Murder of Ex-Wife
State v Robert Moses - Murder prosecution
Walker convicted Robert Moses of murdering his ex-wife, whose body was found in her garage with critical evidence pointing back to him, including DNA in her abandoned car. The investigation ruled out all other suspects through timeline analysis and surveillance. Moses received a life sentence.
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Sexual Abuse of Children
State v. Donald Paysinger
Walker convicted Donald Paysinger for sexually abusing a vulnerable 15-year-old girl he groomed online and assaulted at an abandoned house. After the victim disclosed the abuse to her mother, a jury found him guilty of all charges and sentenced him to 20 years in prison, the maximum sentence under the law.
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Human Trafficking & Aggravated Kidnapping
State v. Joseph Guerra
Cynthia tried and convicted Joseph Guerra for trafficking, kidnapping, and violently assaulting a young woman he exploited as a prostitute. After beating, binding, and mutilating her, the victim escaped and identified him. Guerra was sentenced to 60 years in prison.
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Ellis County Murder –
75 Year Sentence
State v. Guy Lynch
Walker obtained a murder conviction after investigators identified human remains found in Ellis County as a missing woman from Denton County. Cell phone evidence, testimony, and DNA tied the defendant, her former boyfriend, to the killing. Lynch received a 75-year sentence.
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Capital Murder –
Strangulation & Hammer Killing
State v. Trenton Adams & Lauren Dovers
Walker secured two capital murder convictions after evidence showed Dovers lured the victim to a rural area where Adams killed him out of jealousy and revenge. She tried each defendant separately, and both were sentenced to life without parole.
Resume
Work Experience
January 2021 to December 2024
Ellis County & District Attorney's Office
First Assistant County and District Attorney
July 2018 to December 2020
Collin County District Attorney's Office
Chief Prosecutor Grand Jury, Intake, and Hot Checks Division
October 2011 to July 2018
Collin County District Attorney's Office
Chief Felony Trial Prosecutor
January 2007 to October 2011
September 2002 to October 2004
Collin County District Attorney's Office
Felony Trial and Special Crimes Prosecutor
March 2006 to January 2007
Collin County District Attorney's Office
Civil Division Prosecutor
March 2005 to March 2006
Collin County District Attorney's Office
Appellate Prosecutor
October 2004 to March 2005
Collin County District Attorney's Office
Crimes Against Children Prosecutor
February 2000 to September 2002
Collin County District Attorney's Office
Misdemeanor Prosecutor
Education
Baylor University School of Law 2000
Doctorate of Jurisprudence, Baylor Law Review
The University of Texas at Austin 1996
Bachelor of Arts Government / History
Honors & Activities
Salvation Army Advisory Board, Waxahachie, TX – 2025
Ellis County Children’s Advocacy Center Pinwheel Society Member 2025
Ellis County Republican Women – 2023- present day
Texas District and County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) Training Committee Member – 2024
TDCAA Speaker and Faculty Advisor, January 2023, December 2023, and September 2024
McKinney I.S.D. Career Mentor 2018 and 2017
Collin County Young Lawyer of the Year 2005-2006
Member of the Carrollton Wind Symphony 2008-present day
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