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Early Voting Begins February 16th
Election Day is March 2nd

My name is Robb Catalano and I am a Republican candidate for Criminal District Court #3 in Tarrant County.  I possess the qualifications, experience and temperament that will serve our County well on the bench.  Please take a look around my website to learn more about me and why you should vote Catalano for Judge of Criminal District Court #3.

I am truly honored to be running for this bench and I look forward to earning your support.  If you would like to speak to me directly please feel free to do so by using the personal contact information on the last page of the website.  Thank you for your time and consideration.

Catalano for Judge of Criminal District Court #3

Experienced and Successful Advocate

  • Has successfully tried lawsuits at every level of Criminal Court
  • Municipal, County, District and Federal Courts
  • Assistant District Attorney, Tarrant County DA’s Office, 1996-2000 & 2006-Present
  • Prosecuted the first “Amber Alert” Kidnapping Case in the United States
  • Lead Counsel in first illegal “Eight Liner” gambling case in Tarrant County
  • Judge, Fort Worth Municipal Court, 2001-2006
  • Presided over more than 250 Criminal trials
  • Highest rated Judge in Judicial Survey conducted by City of Fort Worth
  • Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, United States District Attorney’s Office, 2001-2002
  • One of eight statewide “Texas Exile” Special Prosecutors to handle violent gun crimes in Federal Court

Dedicated Republican

  • Southwest Republican Club; Vice President, 2009
  • Republican Forum of Fort Worth; Treasurer, 2009; VP-Membership, 2005
  • Tarrant County Republican Phone Bank Volunteer
  • 2008 Presidential Primary Straw Pole Volunteer
  • Republican Women of Arlington, Member

Tarrant County Bar Leadership

  • Fellow, Tarrant County Bar Foundation, 2002-Present
  • 40 Under 40 Honoree, Fort Worth Business Press, 2007
  • “Top Criminal Attorney” in Fort Worth Magazine, 2007, 2008 & 2009
  • Tarrant County Bar Association, 1996-Present
  • Former Co-Chair for Docket Call Committee
  • Fort Worth Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association, 1997-2007
  • Former Member, Board of Directors and Golf Tournament Co-Chair
  • Featured Speaker, Texas Municipal Court Education Center Prosecutors School, 2007
  • Featured Speaker, Texas Municipal Court Education Center Judges School, 2004
  • Eldon B Mahon Inn of Court, Former Associate Member, 2000-2002

Family and Community

  • Member, Colleyville Lions Club
  • Member, St. Andrew’s Catholic Church
  • Member, Knights of Columbus
  • First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth, Pre-School Board of Directors, President, 2004-2006
  • Sunday School Teacher and Youth Group Leader at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Arlington, 1996-2000
  • Volunteer Judge for City of Fort Worth and Arlington Teen Court Programs, 1998-2001
  • Head Coach, University Little League 2006-Present
  • Head Coach, E.R. Van Zandt Southwest Y.M.C.A., 2005
  • Member, Tanglewood Elementary Dad’s Club, 2008-Present
  • Volunteer, Tanglewood Elementary Science Lab, 2007-Present
  • Board of Directors, Thursday Boys, 2009-Present
  • Grew up in Arlington and graduated from James W. Martin High School
  • Married (13 yrs) to Kim Catalano, Attorney at Law. Kim grew up in Fort Worth and attended Boswell High School
  • Father of three sons, ages 8, 7 and 4
Pol. Ad. Paid for by Catalano for Judge Campaign in compliance with the Voluntary Limits of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act; PO Box 100773, Fort Worth, TX 76185, J.D. Granger, Treasurer.