hance Oliver is ready to serve as Judge of Denton County Court at Law #1. Chance, husband and father of 4, experienced attorney and community youth leader is ready for the unique challenges and responsibility of presiding as Judge of Denton County's only designated Juvenile Court. For almost two decades Chance has been affecting positive change in the lives of our youth both in and out of the courtroom.

or the past nine years, Chance has worked as a private practice attorney where his areas of practice include juvenile, criminal, real estate and civil litigation. He currently serves as a Managing Attorney for Baxter, Schwartz & Shapiro. Prior to entering private practice Chance worked as an Assistant District Attorney with the Denton County District Attorney's Office where he prosecuted both juvenile and adult criminal cases. Chance has also served as a Municipal Prosecutor for the Town of Trophy Club, The Colony, Argyle, Oak Point and Ponder.

hance has been a tireless volunteer with a variety of youth-focused programs and organizations in Denton County. Since 1995, he has served as a big brother volunteer with the Big Brother/Big Sister organization. Chance has also served as a volunteer youth coach and official for a number of community and church leagues throughout Northeast Texas since 1994. Currently he serves as the Baseball Commissioner for Prestonwood Baptist Church as well as a Sunday School Teacher. Chance has also worked as a volunteer builder with Habitat for Humanity and as a volunteer with the Prison Ministry Outreach Program. Since 1998 Chance has also served as an election worker for numerous Republican Primary and General Elections and currently serves as an Assistant Precinct Chairman for the Denton County Republican Executive Committee.

hance worked his way through college and law school, in part, as a Prison Guard for the Texas Department of Corrections, serving in the Ellis I, Ellis II and Darrington Facilities. Chance earned his undergraduate degree from Sam Houston State University in 1992 and his Juris Doctorate from Thurgood Marshall School of Law, 1997. Chance attended the Experiencia Language School in Cuernavaca, Mexico where he completed a bilingual studies program. Chance is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, Arizona and in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas.

hance and his wife, Blanca, have four beautiful children; Angel, Micah, Max and Gabriela and are active members of Prestonwood Baptist Church.