403rd Criminal District Court

 Judge Mueller has served as the presiding judge of the 403rd District Court since January, 2023.

Judge Brandy Mueller is a native Austinite who was first elected to the bench at the County Court at law level in November of 2010, in Austin, Texas before beginning to serve in felony court as the presiding judge of the 403rd District Court in January of 2023. Shortly after becoming a judge, she created and implemented Project Engage, a diversion program for young adult defendants, ages 17 to 21, characterized by its requirement of work and/or school, supportive services, community partners and a low revocation rate. She was awarded the Civic Futures Award by the City of Austin, the Austin Bar Association award for Judicial Excellence in Criminal law in 2019, and that same year and in 2022, the Sam Biscoe award for Outstanding Community Service, Dedication and Commitment to Excellence in Criminal Law. Before being elected to the bench, she worked as a criminal lawyer, serving as an Assistant County Attorney, an Assistant District Attorney, as a Special Assistant United States Attorney and as a defense attorney in Austin, her hometown.

Judge Mueller also presides over Project Engage District Court, a diversion program for the youngest Defendants in the adult criminal justice system. The program utilizes a collaborative effort between the Judiciary, community supervision, counseling and case manager staff to provide supportive supervision and treatment and resources to felony clients.

403rd District Court Guidelines

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