Judge Michael Dickens: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Gregory W. Abbott

Biography

The Hon. Michael Dickens is a judge for the 477th District Court of Texas. Dickens was appointed to the bench by Governor Greg Abbott on January 6, 2025.

The 477th District Court includes Denton County.

Prior to his appointment, Dickens was an assistant district attorney with the Denton County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, a position to which he was appointed in 2001. Before that, he worked in private practice as an associate at Taylor, Olson, Adkins, Sralla & Elam (2000 to 2001).

He received a B.A. from Texas State University in 1997. Dickens then completed a J.D. at Texas Tech University School of Law in 2000. He was admitted to practice in Texas (2000).

He attended Alvord High School. Dickens and his wife are raising four children.

He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Michael Dickens

American Express National Bank vs. Abby Espinoza and Espicord Rentals a/k/a EspiCord Rentals LLC

On October 23, 2026 a debt/contract: debt/contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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477th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Debt/Contract: Debt/Contract

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Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

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Oct 23, 2026

Amur Equipment Finance, Inc. VS American Precision Ammunition, LLC,Matthew Campbell, AP Machines, LLC,Gary Phillips

On October 23, 2026 a debt/contract: debt/contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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477th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Debt/Contract: Debt/Contract

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Creditor

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Collections

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Oct 23, 2026

Argyle Independent School District, the Town of Argyle, Denton County Emergency Service District #1, Denton County Emergency Service District #2, and the County of Denton, Texas VS. Billy Gregory Welch

On October 23, 2026 a tax suit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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477th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Tax Suit

Practice Area

Tax

Matter Type

General Tax

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Oct 23, 2026

26-12026-477

On October 23, 2026 a foreclosure: other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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477th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Foreclosure: Other

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Oct 23, 2026

In the Matter of the Marriage of Kerry Lynne Jennings and Jason Earl Jennings and In the Interest of J.C.J. and J.E.J., Children

On October 23, 2026 a divorce with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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477th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Divorce with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Oct 23, 2026

In the Matter of the Marriage of Daniel Paul Lucas and Cassandra Morlan Lucas and In the Interest of Jocelyn Makenna Lucas and Arabella Faith Lucas, Children

On October 22, 2026 a divorce with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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477th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Divorce with Children

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Oct 22, 2026

The County Of Denton, Texas VS. Nichole Leann Wasser 867 Management Trust

On October 22, 2026 a tax suit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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477th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Tax Suit

Practice Area

Tax

Matter Type

General Tax

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Oct 22, 2026

Patty McCallum and Bryce McCallum v. Durga Maddineni

On October 22, 2026 a debt/contract: other debt/contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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477th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Debt/Contract: Other Debt/Contract

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

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Oct 22, 2026

In the Matter of the Marriage of Khanh Le and William Lim

On October 22, 2026 a divorce without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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477th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Divorce without Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Oct 22, 2026

Navy Federal Credit Union Vs. Shukriyyah L. Murphy

On October 22, 2026 a debt/contract: debt/contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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477th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Debt/Contract: Debt/Contract

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Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

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Oct 23, 2026

In the Matter of the Marriage of Rachel Rodriguez Cruz and Edgar Ruben Cruz Pacheco

On October 22, 2026 a divorce without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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477th 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

Oct 22, 2026

Lewisville Independent School District vs. William C. Milam

On October 21, 2026 a tax suit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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477th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Tax Suit

Practice Area

Tax

Matter Type

General Tax

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Oct 21, 2026

Lewisville Independent School District, and The City Of Carrollton VS. Abir Anwar

On October 21, 2026 a tax suit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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477th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Tax Suit

Practice Area

Tax

Matter Type

General Tax

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Oct 21, 2026

Lewsiville Independent School District VS. Donny Shahan, ET AL

On October 21, 2026 a tax suit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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477th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Tax Suit

Practice Area

Tax

Matter Type

General Tax

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Oct 22, 2026

Lewisville Independent School District and The City Of Carrollton VS. Jacqueline Dumagpi

On October 21, 2026 a tax suit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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477th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Tax Suit

Practice Area

Tax

Matter Type

General Tax

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026

In the Matter of the Marriage of Gabriel Moore and Calandra Moore

On October 21, 2026 a divorce without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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477th 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

Oct 21, 2026

Lewisville Independent School District VS Lesli Jones

On October 21, 2026 a tax suit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Court

477th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Court Category

Tax Suit

Practice Area

Tax

Matter Type

General Tax

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Oct 21, 2026

Lewisville Independent School District vs. Jose Luis Basurto, et al

On October 21, 2026 a tax suit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Court

477th Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Court Category

Tax Suit

Practice Area

Tax

Matter Type

General Tax

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026

Lewisville Independent School District VS George & Joshi, LLC

On October 21, 2026 a tax suit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Court

477th Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Court Category

Tax Suit

Practice Area

Tax

Matter Type

General Tax

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Oct 21, 2026

Lewisville Independent School District VS. Lan Chen

On October 21, 2026 a tax suit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Court

477th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Tax Suit

Practice Area

Tax

Matter Type

General Tax

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Oct 21, 2026

Wells Fargo Bank, NA v. Justin Carney

On October 21, 2026 a debt/contract: debt/contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

Filed

Oct 21, 2026

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477th Judicial District Court

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Denton County, TX

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Debt/Contract: Debt/Contract

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

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Oct 21, 2026

Rebekah Wilson vs. Kelvin Isaguirre

On October 21, 2026 an injury/damages - motor vehicle case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

Filed

Oct 21, 2026

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477th Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Injury/Damages - Motor Vehicle

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Oct 22, 2026

Lewisville Independent School District VS. Wilfredo Garcia, Et Al

On October 21, 2026 a tax suit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

Filed

Oct 21, 2026

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Court

477th Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Court Category

Tax Suit

Practice Area

Tax

Matter Type

General Tax

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026

Lewisville Independent School District, et al VS. Lance D. Caughey, et al

On October 21, 2026 a tax suit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denton County. Judge Michael Dickens presiding.

Filed

Oct 21, 2026

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Judge

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Court

477th Judicial District Court

County

Denton County, TX

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Court Category

Tax Suit

Practice Area

Tax

Matter Type

General Tax

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026

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About

Michael Dickens
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment 477th District Court of Texas	477th District Court of Texas
Education J.D., Texas Tech University School of Law - 1997 B.A., Texas State University - 2000	J.D., Texas Tech University School of Law - 1997 B.A., Texas State University - 2000
Official Website www.dentoncounty.gov	www.dentoncounty.gov

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	TX - 477th District Court of Texas
Clerk phone:	+1 (940) 349-2328

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate	Taylor, Olson, Adkins, Sralla & Elam	Tarrant County, Texas
Assistant District Attorney	Denton County Criminal District Attorney’s Office	Denton County, Texas
Judge	477th District Court of Texas	Denton County, Texas