Mark Ash, Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3

‹ Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3

Mark Ash

Libertarian

Running for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3.

Background

Criminal defense lawyer since 1992. Has run as the Libertarian nominee for several statewide offices, including the Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals, and Attorney General. Describes himself as a "Pro Freedom, Pro Liberty Criminal Defense Lawyer."

Current role: Attorney, Mark Ash & Associates, PC
Occupation: Criminal defense attorney
Education: J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston; University of Texas at El Paso
Hometown: Houston

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Qualifications

Current position

Criminal defense attorney

Years licensed

Not stated in available records.

Board certification

Not stated in available records.

Law school

South Texas College of Law Houston

Prior judicial service

Not stated in available records.

Practice areas

Criminal defense

Bar association poll

State Bar of Texas 2026 Judicial Poll (conducted before March 2026 primaries; vote counts among all candidates then running): 337 of 3,162 votes (10.7%)

Money

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Endorsements

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