The Honorable Mary Lou Keel (R)

Last modified on: 03-08-2024 11:22:43

Justice
(Court of Criminal Appeals)

Entered Office: 01-01-2017 Term Ends: 12-31-2030

General Information

Profession: Attorney Home Town: Austin Spouse: Jim Hippard, Jr.


Personal Information

Mary Lou Keel was elected to the Court in 2016. From 1995 through 2016 she presided over the 232nd District Court in Harris County, Texas. She also served Harris County as an assistant district attorney at trial and on appeal. She was a briefing attorney for the First Court of Appeals from 1985-86. She has been board certified in Criminal Law since 1990.

She earned a BA in English from the University of Texas in 1982 and a JD from the University of Houston Law Center in 1985.

Office Information

Place 2


Contact and Phone Numbers

(512) 463-1580
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