a justice system that works for everyone.

I’m running for Travis County Court at Law #2 because I believe in a justice system that is accessible to everyone.

A courtroom should be a place where every person is heard, treated with dignity, and receives a fair and thoughtful decision.

With decades of experience representing Travis County, its officials, and employees, I bring legal knowledge, leadership, and sound judgment needed to serve Travis County as Judge of County Court at Law #2. I’ve spent my career fighting for fairness, accountability, and the respect for the rule of law and will continue to do so as your judge.

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raised in South Austin, Leslie has served in the travis County Attorney’s office for over 20 years.

Leslie Dippel was born and attended public schools in South Austin. Leslie’s family roots are in Killeen, Texas where she attended high school and her family served the community as small business owners following their military service. Following her return to Austin after law school, Leslie has served Travis County in the Travis County Attorney’s office for over 20 years. She is currently the Executive County Attorney and oversees all of the county’s civil legal matters as legal counsel for Travis County and its elected and appointed officials. Leslie has extensive trial court experience and a deep understanding of how governmental decisions affect real people and their lives.

Her career has been defined by thoughtful, inclusive leadership, integrity, and a commitment to justice. As she rose through leadership roles at the County Attorney’s Office, her experience also included administrative and management responsibilities for the full-service legal representation for Travis County.

In addition to her professional public service, Leslie has spent the last two decades volunteering her time within the legal community. She has held leadership roles with the Austin Bar Association, the Travis County Women Lawyers Association, and the State Bar of Texas, where she championed access to justice and inclusion in the legal community.

Experience & Leadership

  • Executive County Attorney, Travis County Attorney’s Office

  • Director, Civil Litigation Division Travis County Attorney’s Office

  • 20+ years litigating complex civil cases, including trial and appellate courts

  • First-chair trial attorney with experience in jury trials, administrative hearings, and appeals

  • Legal advisor to the Travis County Commissioners Court and other local officials

  • Frequent speaker and trainer on legal ethics, government practice, and employment law

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community involvement

  • Former President, Austin Bar Association

  • Board Member, Travis County Women Lawyers Association

  • Former Board Member, State Bar of Texas

  • Member, Robert W. Calvert American Inn of Court

  • 2003 and 2008 Most Outstanding Committee Chair Austin Bar Association

  • Leadership Austin graduate and former board member

  • Former Chair Austin Bar Association Labor and Employment Section

  • Co-chair of the Austin Bar Association Honorable Lora J. Livingston Fellowship Program

  • Former Co-Chair, Austin Bar Association Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee

  • 2010, Most Outstanding Director Austin Bar Association

  • Former President of the Austin Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates

  • 2013, Travis County Women Lawyers Association Contribution to Minority Community Award

  • 2020, Most Outstanding Director, State Bar of Texas Board of Directors

  • 2020, Texas District & County Attorney Association Civil Practitioner of the Year

  • 2022, Regina Rogoff Award for Public Service, Austin Bar Association

  • 2023, State Bar of Texas Presidential Citation

  • 2024, Travis County Women Lawyers Association President's Award

  • Former President, Circle C Area Democrats

  • Former President of childrens’ lacrosse and soccer team booster clubs

  • Numerous leadership roles supporting access to justice, legal education, and diversity in the legal profession

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