Daniela Jimenez Chisolm, Senior Staff Attorney

Daniela Jimenez Chisolm is a Senior Staff Attorney with the Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health (JCMH). At JCMH, Ms. Jimenez Chisolm works on interdisciplinary initiatives focused on improving how Texas courts address mental health across both criminal and civil court systems. Her work includes legal education, policy development, judicial training programs, and the creation of educational curricula and resources that support judges and court professionals handling cases involving individuals with mental illness.

Prior to joining JCMH, Ms. Jimenez Chisolm served as an Assistant County Attorney in El Paso, Texas, where she led the Juvenile Prosecution Unit and previously served in the Mental Health Litigation Unit. Earlier in her career, Ms. Jimenez Chisolm worked in private practice, representing juveniles and individuals involved in civil commitment proceedings as a defense attorney. These combined experiences have allowed Ms. Jimenez Chisolm to develop a deep understanding of the legal frameworks and court operations that govern mental health cases within both criminal and civil court systems.