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For over a decade, Judge Purdy has proudly served the citizens of Dallas County in her current position, as well as in previous roles as Municipal Court Judge and Associate Judge of the Civil District Courts. She is a sought-after speaker, actively engages in the community, and uses her platform to educate citizens on a variety of civil legal topics. The time is NOW for her to serve you as Justice of the 5th District Court of Appeals, Place – 6.

Elect Judge Monica Purdy as Justice of the 5th District Court of Appeals, Place – 6. She is a presiding judge known for her exceptional judicial temperament, integrity, thorough knowledge of the law, and an unwavering commitment to ensuring justice is served for ALL citizens and in EVERY case that comes before the court.

Judge Purdy began her legal career as an associate at a national law firm, where she was later elected as a partner. In that role, she represented governmental entities in the collection of receivables throughout Texas and the United States. In 2004, to accommodate her growing family, she opened her own private law practice in Dallas. There she primarily served as regional counsel for Fortune 500 clients involved in litigation and collection disputes in both state and federal courts.

In 2010, Judge Purdy was appointed Associate Judge for the City of Dallas Municipal Courts. In this role, she presided over bench and jury trials, conducted jail magistrations, and managed pre-trial and show cause hearings. Additionally, she oversaw dangerous dogs and housing and premises violations, as well as juvenile magistrate warnings. She also issued emergency protective orders in cases of family violence and reviewed or issued search, inspection, seizure, and arrest warrants.

Judge Purdy, a native of Tampa, Florida, earned her undergraduate degree from Spelman College, a prestigious liberal arts institution in Atlanta, Georgia. She obtained her law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas, where she was a member of the Law Review. A dedicated advocate for education, Judge Purdy contributed to the development of the Legal Studies Department curriculum for Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas, where she also worked as an adjunct professor. Additionally, she has served the community as President of the J.L. Turner Legal Association and as the Regional Director for the National Bar Association. She has conducted countless community voter engagement seminars.

Judge Purdy is currently a member of the American Bar Association’s National Conference of State Trial Judges, Judicial Council of the National Bar Association, National Association of Women Judges, Texas Bar Foundation Fellow, League of Women Voters of Texas Past Board Member, The Dallas Assembly, Dallas Bar Association, J.L. Turner Legal Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Jack and Jill of America, Inc., The Links, Inc. In addition, she is a founding member of The Village Giving Circle at the Texas Women’s Foundation, a former appointed member to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the City of Dallas recommending the appointment of municipal court judges, and is a former member of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law National Alumni Board.