Dana D. Huffman

A Richardson native, she is a Stephen F. Austin State University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and holds a juris doctorate from Texas Wesleyan University. After returning home to establish her own firm, she has spent more than 30 years building a respected practice known for providing quality, accessible legal representation. She has also completed the state-required mediator training through Baylor University School of Law in conjunction with the McLennan County Dispute Resolution Center. With nearly 25 years of municipal experience—as a prosecutor, judge, magistrate, and legal representative—she has served numerous North Texas cities, including Balch Springs, Carrollton, DeSoto, Fairview, Ferris, Glenn Heights, Lucas, Murphy, Princeton, Red Oak, Rowlett, and Waxahachie. She also donates significant time to community causes, contributing hundreds of volunteer hours to legal education, anti-bullying initiatives, and animal advocacy.

Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (Texas A&M at Texas Wesleyan)
Juris Doctorate, 1994

Stephen F. Austin State University
B.B.A., 1989; Major – Economics; Minor – Finance

Licensure – State Bar of Texas, 1995

25 years practicing law

18 years presiding municipal judge and prosecutor

25 years private practice including litigation, civil and family law, estate planning/probate, arbitrator, mediator for civil, family, & CPS

2024- Judge Huffman presided over the inaugural “Doggie Court,” utilizing the Legal Beagle – The Case of the Stolen Collar story as a reference. Students from Floyd Elementary School who achieved perfect attendance during the first six weeks were selected to serve on the jury panel. These students received a civics lesson on the workings of the court system, participated in a story time, and were provided with goodie bags. Additionally, participants signed a pledge to use the sidewalk when walking their dogs or commuting to school.

Faculty for Texas Municipal Court Education Center

Leukemia Lymphoma Society of North Texas

Pro Bono Section of the State Bar

Respect-A-Bull Anti-Bully Non-Profit

Richardson Animal Shelter Advisory Commission

Richardson Humane Society and Take Me Home Pet Rescue

2025 Nancy Garms Memorial Award
This award was created to recognize individuals or groups for their outstanding contribution to Law Focused Education in the State of Texas

2020 Voted Best Lawyer in Richardson

2025 Best Trained Lawyers in Texas
Recognized by the Texas Bar College 

Texas Municipal Court Association as Jurist of the Year.
This award recognizes a sitting municipal judge who has shown outstanding dedication to the rule of law and accessibility of court to the community.