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Williamson County, TX, Court at Law Five

Community Impact, New court in Williamson County receives its first judge

Will earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Virginia Military Institute and a law degree from the Texas Tech University School of Law.

Will worked as an assistant district attorney for Williamson County prior to his appointment. He previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 9 years.

Will Ward is a county court-at-law judge in Williamson County. He was appointed in 2022.

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

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- 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.