Judge Lee Ann Breading: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Gregory W. Abbott

Biography

The Hon. Lee Ann Breading is a judge for the 462nd District Court in Denton County, Texas. Breading was appointed to the bench by Governor Greg Abbott in 2018.

Prior to her appointment, Breading was a sole practitioner in her own private practice, a law firm she opened in 2007. During this time, she specialized in criminal defense matters.

Breading earned a B.A. in political science and speech from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1979. Then, in 1983, she completed a J.D. at Southern Method University, Dedman School of Law.

After graduating from law school, Breading began her legal career as an assistant criminal district attorney in the Dallas County District Attorney's Office in 1983. Eight years later, she transferred to the Denton County District Attorney's Office, rising through the ranks to become a first assistant criminal district attorney in 1995.

Breading has served as Precinct Chair of the Denton County Republican Party of Texas as well as President of the Children's Advocacy Center.

She is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Lee Ann Breading

Ex Parte Christopher Stites

On October 23, 2026 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Lee Ann Breading presiding.

Filed

Oct 23, 2026

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Court

462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 23, 2026

The State of Texas VS Erica Nicole Avila and Bankers Insurance Company D/B/A

On October 20, 2026 a judgment nisi - bond forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Lee Ann Breading presiding.

Filed

Oct 20, 2026

Status

Nisi Order

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Court

462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Judgment Nisi - Bond Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Forfeiture

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026

26-11793-462

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

Filed

Oct 19, 2026

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Court

462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Writ of Habeas Corpus - Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2026

Ex Parte Genea Monique Wilson a//a Genea M. Wilson a/k/a Genea Wilson

On October 13, 2026 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Lee Ann Breading presiding.

Filed

Oct 13, 2026

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Court

462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 15, 2026

Ex Parte Logan Ameila Stallworth

On October 8, 2026 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Lee Ann Breading presiding.

Filed

Oct 08, 2026

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Court

462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Court Category

Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 09, 2026

The State of Texas v. $3,614.00 Current Money of the United States

On October 7, 2026 a seizure / forfeiture of property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Lee Ann Breading presiding.

Filed

Oct 07, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lee Ann Breading 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lee Ann Breading

Court

462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Seizure / Forfeiture of Property

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Forfeiture

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 08, 2026

Ex Parte VS. Katherine Kowalski

On July 14, 2026 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Lee Ann Breading presiding.

Filed

Jul 14, 2026

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Active

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462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 15, 2026

Ex Parte P.J.T.

On July 9, 2026 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Lee Ann Breading presiding.

Filed

Jul 09, 2026

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Active

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462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 11, 2026

Ex Parte: Dianne Costa, an Adult

On July 7, 2026 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Lee Ann Breading presiding.

Filed

Jul 07, 2026

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Active

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Court

462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Court Category

Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 09, 2026

Ex Parte Kirt Allen Beers

On July 6, 2026 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Lee Ann Breading presiding.

Filed

Jul 06, 2026

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Active

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Court

462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Court Category

Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 09, 2026

26-6841-462

On July 1, 2026 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Lee Ann Breading presiding.

Filed

Jul 01, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Court Category

Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 02, 2026

States of Texas on Behalf of Tisha Osuna V. Wesley Taylor, Jr,

On June 25, 2026 a protective order case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Lee Ann Breading presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2026

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Active

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Court

462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Protective Order

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 26, 2026

The State of Texas vs. John Gonzalez

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

Filed

Jun 24, 2026

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Active

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Court

462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Writ of Habeas Corpus - Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 25, 2026

Ex Parte: Natalia Victoria Cruz

On March 20, 2025 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Lee Ann Breading presiding.

Filed

Mar 20, 2025

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Active

Judge

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Court

462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Court Category

Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 22, 2025

Ex Parte Cayden Dunaway

On March 19, 2025 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Lee Ann Breading presiding.

Filed

Mar 19, 2025

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Active

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Court

462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

Case #

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Court Category

Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 22, 2025

Ex Parte Sekhar Katta

On March 18, 2025 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Lee Ann Breading presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2025

Status

Active

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Court

462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Court Category

Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 21, 2025

Ex Parte Anthony Verre

On March 11, 2025 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Lee Ann Breading presiding.

Filed

Mar 11, 2025

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Active

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Court

462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Court Category

Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 14, 2025

Andrea Rodriguez Llamas VS. State of Texas

On March 11, 2025 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Lee Ann Breading presiding.

Filed

Mar 11, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Court Category

Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2025

Ex Parte Asawar Sajid

On March 10, 2025 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Lee Ann Breading presiding.

Filed

Mar 10, 2025

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Active

Judge

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Court

462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

Case #

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Court Category

Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 11, 2025

25-2300-462

On March 6, 2025 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Lee Ann Breading presiding.

Filed

Mar 06, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

Case #

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Court Category

Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 07, 2025

Ex Parte Emily Ann Havens a/k/a Emily A. Havens a/k/a Emily Havens a/k/a Emily Ann Erickson a/k/a Emily A. Erickson a/k/a Emily Erickson

On March 4, 2025 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Lee Ann Breading presiding.

Filed

Mar 04, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Court Category

Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 07, 2025

Ex Parte Dylan Michael Bumpas A/K/A Dylan M. Bumpas A/K/A Dylan Bumpas

On March 3, 2025 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Lee Ann Breading presiding.

Filed

Mar 03, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

Case #

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Court Category

Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 05, 2025

The State of Texas V. $945.00 Current Money of the United States and One (1) 2011 White Chevrolet Silverado

On February 28, 2025 a seizure / forfeiture of property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Lee Ann Breading presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Court Category

Seizure / Forfeiture of Property

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Forfeiture

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 01, 2025

Ex Parte Gracie Kang Marie Mclean

On February 21, 2025 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Lee Ann Breading presiding.

Filed

Feb 21, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

462nd Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

Case #

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Court Category

Expunction

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Expunction

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 22, 2025

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About

Lee Ann Breading
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment 462nd District Court of Texas	462nd District Court of Texas
Election/Appointment 2020 - Re-election	2020 - Re-election
Education J.D., Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law - 1983 B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - 1979	J.D., Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law - 1983 B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - 1979
Official Website www.dentoncounty.gov	www.dentoncounty.gov

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	TX - 462nd District Court of Texas
Clerk phone:	+1 (940) 349-2110

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	462nd District Court of Texas	Denton County, Texas
Owner	Lee Ann Breading, Attorney at Law	Denton County, Texas
First Assistant Criminal District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	Denton County, Texas
Assistant Criminal District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	Denton County, Texas
Assistant Criminal District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	Dallas County, Texas