Trellis, Judge Kimberly A Williams

Ballotpedia, Kim Williams (Texas)

Kim is from Austin, Texas, She earned her bachelor’s degree in history from Emory University and her law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. 

Kim previously worked as an assistant district attorney and as an assistant county attorney for Travis County.

Kim Williams currently serves as a County Court At Law Judge in Travis County. She was first elected in 2016 and is serving her second term.  

LBJ Presidential Library, Judge Kim Williams

As a municipal court judge, oversees cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducts preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issues search and arrest warrants, and determines sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

As a county prosecutor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation in lawsuits against the government.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As a municipal court judge, oversees cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducts preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issues search and arrest warrants, and determines sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.
- As a county prosecutor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation in lawsuits against the government.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

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As of September 7, 2024, Kim Williams did not have a website or any information online.

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Serves on the board of directors for Green Doors and for TreeFolks.

- Serves on the board of directors for Green Doors and for TreeFolks.

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As of September 26, 2024, Kim Williams did not have a website or any information online.

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As a county prosecutor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As a county prosecutor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As a municipal court judge, oversees cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducts preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issues search and arrest warrants, and determines sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

Kim Williams lives in Springfield. They attended Springfield High School and are a member of the First Baptist Church. Kim has a spouse named Alex and two children.

Kim Williams is currently a senior project manager at GreenTech Solutions. She previously worked as an operations manager at EcoEnergy Corp and as a business analyst at Future Innovations Inc.

Kim Williams has served on the City Council for eight years and is currently a member of the Public Safety Committee. Williams previously ran for State Senate in 2016.

- A County Court-At-Law judge handles misdemeanors, such as assault of a family member, property theft between $750 and $2,500, and using force against a law enforcement officer. They also handle civil cases where the amount in question does not exceed $200,000. 
- County Court-At-Law judges conduct arraignments, pre-trial hearings, and jury trials, as well as accept guilty pleas. 
- They are elected in a partisan, county-wide election to a four-year term. 
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 25 years old, have been a Texas and county resident for at least 24 consecutive months, a practicing lawyer and/or judge in Texas for at least four years, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for County Court-At-Law Judges ranges from $174,000 to $244,500, depending on years of service and how much they receive as a county supplement.