About
ANDRE TURNER for Justice of the Peace 5:2
“I am READY to Keep Serving the my community of Precinct 5!
Andre was born in Boston Massachusetts, by way of Seattle, Washington. He became a resident of Dallas 40 years ago upon completing his degree in Elementary Education from Bishop College in 1988. He immediately began his career as a full-time teacher with the Dallas Independent School District. In addition to teaching full-time, he also accepted a part-time position with the Adult Basic Education Department teaching GED classes at Polk Wisdom Library where he taught for 20 years. He is currently employed as an educator.
Andre has always been a very active member of the community and has developed great relationships personally and professionally. As a Community Supervision and Correction Officer for the Dallas County Adult Probation Department, Andre currently supervises high-risk offenders for felony domestic violence. Andre has mentored countless students from Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet, which gave him the idea and motivation to start the A.L. Turner Mentoring & Education Group, a nonprofit focused on assisting young men and women improve their life choices and overall outlook on life.
In Andre’s spare time, he actively serves the community and has served as Past President of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. He is also married to Shaunte, and they have two beautiful children, Brandon and Alleyah. His hobbies include cooking and traveling.
Platforms
A NEW CHOICE A NEEDED CHANGE
As your Justice of the Peace for Precinct 5, I’m committed to creating a community that is inclusive, sustainable, and thriving. Every resident deserves the opportunity to grow, be heard, and feel at home.
My service is rooted in compassion, fairness, and accessibility. I will work tirelessly to ensure that Precinct 5 is a place where justice is truly for all—and where every voice counts.
Together, we can build a brighter, stronger future for Dallas County.
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CONNECTED to the COMMUNITY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Criminal Justice Instructor – Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet
- 28 yrs Community Supervision and Correctional Officer (Adult Probation Officer Domestic Violence Unit)
- 25 yrs Misdemeanor Court Officer
- 20 yrs DISD Adult Basic Education Instructor
- 25 yrs Small Business Owner
- 10 yrs Judicial Nominating Commission for City of Dallas
- 2 yrs Community Police Oversight Board Commission
- 2 yrs Felony Domestic Violence High Risk Caseload
- 4 yrs Dallas County Election Judge
COMMUNITY
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. – Former President Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter
- National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice Former Board Member
- American Probation and Parole Association Member
- Texas Probation Association Member
- Silver Life Member of the Dallas Chapter NAACP
- Alliance/AFT Member (American Federation of Teachers)
EDUCATION
- B.S. in Elementary Education at Bishop College – 1988
- M.A. in Professional Development at Amberton University – 2000
AWARDS
- Scotia Knouff Line Officer Award 2017 –American Probation & Parole Association
- Charles Rose Award 2019 – NAACP