New criminal court judges take the bench.

The Travis County criminal courts have several new judges that just took the bench:

147th – Judge David Crain
299th – Judge Karen Sage
331st – Judge Cliff Brown
CC3 – Judge John Lipscombe
CC6 – Judge Brandy Mueller

The swearing-in ceremonies are this afternoon for District Court judges and tomorrow afternoon for County Court at Law judges. Here’s more information from an email sent to Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association members by Attorney Dan Dworin:

Monday, January 3

Swearing-In Ceremony for New Criminal District Court Judges

Please join us for the Investiture Ceremony and Reception for New Criminal District Court Judges.

The Honorable Cliff Brown, 147th District Court
The Honorable Karen Sage, 299th District Court
The Honorable David Crain, 331st District Court

Time: 3:30 p.m.

Location: Heman Marion Sweatt Travis County Courthouse, 250th District Courtroom, 3rd Floor

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Tuesday, January 4

Swearing-In Ceremony for New County Court at Law Judges

You are invited to attend the Investiture Ceremony and Reception for New County Court at Law Judges.

The Honorable John Lipscombe, County Court at Law #3
The Honorable Brandy Borich Mueller, County Court at Law #6

Time: 3:30 p.m.

Location: Heman Marion Sweatt Travis County Courthouse, 250th District Courtroom, 3rd Floor