Judge Brody Shanklin: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Brody Shanklin is a judge for the 211th District Court in Denton County, Texas. He was elected to the bench in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 and 2022.

Shanklin earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Stephen F. Austin State University. He worked as a police officer for the Fort Worth Police Department from 1995 to 1999. Then, in 2000, he completed a J.D. at Texas A&M University School of Law.

After graduating from law school, Shanklin entered into private practice, briefly working as an attorney at Chris Harris & Associates. The following year, he left the firm and joined the Denton County District Attorney's Office, where he served as an assistant criminal district attorney until 2007. At that time, he began working as a trial attorney at Harris Cook. He held this position until his election to the bench.

He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Brody Shanklin

Ex Parte Aaron Bishoff

On October 23, 2026 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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211th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Expunction

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Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

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Oct 23, 2026

State of Texas vs. Mario Cooper

On October 19, 2026 a writ of habeas corpus - criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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211th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Writ of Habeas Corpus - Criminal

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Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Oct 21, 2026

Ex Parte Philomena Imoka

On October 15, 2026 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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211th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Expunction

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Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

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Oct 15, 2026

Ex Parte Gavis Mathews Harrison

On October 13, 2026 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

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Oct 13, 2026

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211th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 14, 2026

26-11505-211

On October 9, 2026 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

Filed

Oct 09, 2026

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211th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 09, 2026

State of Texas on Behalf of Shakeith Jones V. Ladetra Kionne Stoker

On October 9, 2026 a protective order case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

Filed

Oct 09, 2026

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211th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Protective Order

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 09, 2026

State of Texas on Behalf of Takia Gowans v. Fredrick Long

On October 9, 2026 a protective order case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

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211th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Protective Order

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 09, 2026

Ex Parte Andrea Kathleen Ryan

On October 7, 2026 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

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Oct 07, 2026

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211th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 08, 2026

In the Matter of Cristina Jona Wagner

On July 15, 2026 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

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Jul 15, 2026

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211th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 18, 2026

In the Matter of Case Number 25-10672

On July 14, 2026 a criminal related case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

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Jul 14, 2026

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211th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Criminal Related

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 15, 2026

26-7210-211

On July 10, 2026 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

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Jul 10, 2026

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211th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 11, 2026

State of Texas vs. Isaac Coffee

On July 9, 2026 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

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Jul 09, 2026

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211th Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Court Category

Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 11, 2026

State of Texas on Behalf of Michelle Williams v. Deterias Williams

On July 6, 2026 a protective order case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

Filed

Jul 06, 2026

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211th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Protective Order

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 09, 2026

Ex Parte K.S.M

On July 6, 2026 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

Filed

Jul 06, 2026

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211th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Court Category

Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 09, 2026

Ex Parte Denai Martinez

On July 1, 2026 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

Filed

Jul 01, 2026

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211th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 03, 2026

The State of Texas VS. Kade Crowson

On June 24, 2026 a writ of habeas corpus - criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2026

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211th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Writ of Habeas Corpus - Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 26, 2026

Ex Parte Candace Nicole Lusk aka Candice Nicole Lusk

On June 23, 2026 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

Filed

Jun 23, 2026

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211th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Court Category

Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 25, 2026

26-6468-211

On June 22, 2026 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

Filed

Jun 22, 2026

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211th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Court Category

Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 25, 2026

In the Matter of the Marriage of Chaitanya Koduru and Silpa Nimmagadda and In the Interest of Shreenika Koduru and Srikar Koduru, Children

On March 19, 2025 a divorce with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

Filed

Mar 19, 2025

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211th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Divorce with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 22, 2025

In the Interest of John Edward Rodriguez-Martinez, A Child

On March 18, 2025 a parentage / paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2025

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Denton County, TX

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Parentage / Paternity

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 19, 2025

In the Matter of the Marriage of Asucena Meza and Victor Hugo Meza-Gaona

On March 17, 2025 a divorce without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

Filed

Mar 17, 2025

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211th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Divorce without Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 18, 2025

Ex Parte Chandra Lekha Valluri a/k/a Chandra L. Valluri a/k/a Chandra Valluri

On March 17, 2025 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

Filed

Mar 17, 2025

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211th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 18, 2025

Ex Parte Sireesha Valluri a/k/a Durga Naga Sai Sireesha Valluri

On March 17, 2025 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

Filed

Mar 17, 2025

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211th Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 19, 2025

In the Matter of the Marriage of Adam Horwitz and Sara Ahbabou

On March 14, 2025 a divorce without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Brody Shanklin presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2025

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Court

211th Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Court Category

Divorce without Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 15, 2025

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About

Brody Shanklin
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment 211th District Court of Texas	211th District Court of Texas
Election/Appointment 2014 - 211th District Court of Texas; 2018 - Re-election; 2022 - Re-election	2014 - 211th District Court of Texas; 2018 - Re-election; 2022 - Re-election
Education Bachelor's degree, Stephen F. Austin State University J.D., Texas A&M University School of Law - 2000	Bachelor's degree, Stephen F. Austin State University J.D., Texas A&M University School of Law - 2000
Official Website www.dentoncounty.gov	www.dentoncounty.gov

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	TX - 211th District Court of Texas
Clerk phone:	+1 (940) 349-2330
Fax:	+1 (940) 349-2331

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	211th District Court of Texas	Denton County, Texas
Attorney	Harris Cook, LLP	Tarrant County, Texas
Assistant District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	Denton County, Texas
Attorney	Chris Harris & Associates, PC	Tarrant County, Texas