About Andrea

Born and raised in Cooke County, I spent my childhood growing up on our family’s dairy farm. Being the daughter and granddaughter of farmers taught me the value of hard work and the importance of discipline.

Andrea Townsend for Judge

Being the daughter and granddaughter of farmers taught me the value of hard work and the importance of discipline. After high school, I attended Texas A&M University where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I then went on to obtain my Doctor of Jurisprudence at the Texas Tech University Law School.

After high school, I attended Texas A&M University where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I then went on to obtain my Doctor of Jurisprudence at the Texas Tech University Law School.

Aaron and I wanted our kids to know the same values of determination and perseverance that we were raised with. We have loved being back in Cooke County and becoming involved in our community. We are members of Sacred Heart Church in Muenster, and I serve as a Trustee on the Muenster Independent School District School Board.

My Family

My husband Aaron works as a Senior Vice-President for First Horizon Bank. We have two children – a son, Beckett and a daughter, Bellamy. After spending many years in Fort Worth, Aaron and I knew we wanted to return to Cooke County to raise our children near family and in the same supportive and wonderful community where I was raised.

Andrea Townsend is originally from Cooke County, where she grew up on her family’s dairy farm. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Texas A&M University and a law degree from Texas Tech University Law School. Andrea is married to Aaron and has two children. Andrea, Aaron, and their two children are members of Sacred Heart Church in Muenster.

Andrea Townsend is originally from Cooke County, where she grew up on her family’s dairy farm. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Texas A&M University and a law degree from Texas Tech University Law School. Andrea is married to Aaron and has two children. They are members of Sacred Heart Church in Muenster.

Upon returning to Cooke County, I once again entered the field of prosecution by accepting a position as the Cooke County First Assistant County Attorney. Throughout my career, I have tried over 100 trials including all levels of criminal offenses – Capital Murder, Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, Indecency with a Child, Stalking, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Aggravated Robbery, Intoxication Manslaughter, Family Violence, Theft, and Driving While Intoxicated.

I worked as an intern at both the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office and the Cooke County District Attorney’s Office. Upon graduating from law school, I went right to work as a criminal prosecutor at the Grayson County District Attorney’s Office. Throughout my career, I continued my work in criminal prosecution with positions as a prosecutor in the District Attorney’s Offices of Ellis County, Denton County, and Tarrant County.

Throughout my career, I continued my work in criminal prosecution with positions as a prosecutor in the District Attorney’s Offices of Ellis County, Denton County, and Tarrant County. After leaving the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, I opened a successful law firm in Fort Worth, where my partners and I represented citizens accused of crimes and victims in their quest for justice for almost a decade. The experience of having practiced in multiple counties throughout north Texas has given me the experience and knowledge as to what makes a Courtroom efficient and effective.

Andrea Townsend has worked as the Cooke County First Assistant County Attorney. She previously worked as a criminal prosecutor at the Grayson County District Attorney’s Office and opened a law firm in Fort Worth with her partners.

Judge John Morris, who has presided over Cooke County Court at Law for nearly a quarter century, will retire May 31. Andrea Townsend will serve as interim judge.

Cooke County court at law judge retiring after 24 years

Andrea will serve as interim judge of the Cooke County Court at Law.

Cooke County Court at Law judge retiring after 24 years on the bench

Andrea currently serves as interim judge of the Cooke County Court at Law.

2026 Texas General Election

Upon returning to Cooke County, I once again entered the field of prosecution by accepting a position as the Cooke County First Assistant County Attorney. Throughout my career, I have tried over 100 trials including all levels of criminal offenses – Capital Murder, Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, Indecency with a Child, Stalking, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Aggravated Robbery, Intoxication Manslaughter, Family Violence, Theft, and Driving While Intoxicated. I have always worked to seek justice with every prosecution, holding people accountable when necessary while also giving victims a voice.

Served as a criminal prosecutor in the Grayson County District Attorney’s Office, where she prosecuted criminal cases.

Served as a criminal prosecutor in the Grayson County District Attorney’s Office, where she determined which cases and charges would be tried in court, prosecuted criminal charges on behalf of the government, and provided sentencing recommendations for convicted felons.

Opened a Fort Worth law firm that represented people accused of crimes and crime victims for almost a decade.

Served as Cooke County First Assistant County Attorney, returning to criminal prosecution.

Tried over 100 criminal cases, including capital murder, child sexual abuse, stalking, assault, robbery, theft, and driving while intoxicated cases.

- Served as a criminal prosecutor in the Grayson County District Attorney’s Office, where she determined which cases and charges would be tried in court, prosecuted criminal charges on behalf of the government, and provided sentencing recommendations for convicted felons.
- Opened a Fort Worth law firm that represented people accused of crimes and crime victims for almost a decade.
- Served as Cooke County First Assistant County Attorney, returning to criminal prosecution.
- Tried over 100 criminal cases, including capital murder, child sexual abuse, stalking, assault, robbery, theft, and driving while intoxicated cases.

Legal Experience

Throughout my career, I have tried over 100 trials including all levels of criminal offenses – Capital Murder, Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, Indecency with a Child, Stalking, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Aggravated Robbery, Intoxication Manslaughter, Family Violence, Theft, and Driving While Intoxicated. I have always worked to seek justice with every prosecution, holding people accountable when necessary while also giving victims a voice.

Said her prosecutorial approach seeks justice by holding people accountable when necessary and giving victims a voice.

- Said her prosecutorial approach seeks justice by holding people accountable when necessary and giving victims a voice.

Judicial Philosophy

As of July 22, 2026, Andrea Townsend’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Serves as a trustee on the Muenster Independent School District School Board.

Is a member of Sacred Heart Church in Muenster.

- Serves as a trustee on the Muenster Independent School District School Board.
- Is a member of Sacred Heart Church in Muenster.

Community Involvement

Andrea Townsend

- Served as a criminal prosecutor in the Grayson County District Attorney’s Office, where she prosecuted criminal cases.
- Opened a Fort Worth law firm that represented people accused of crimes and crime victims for almost a decade.
- Served as Cooke County First Assistant County Attorney, returning to criminal prosecution.
- Tried over 100 criminal cases, including capital murder, child sexual abuse, stalking, assault, robbery, theft, and driving while intoxicated cases.

Andrea Townsend is from Cooke County, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree in psychology from Texas A&M University and a law degree from Texas Tech University. She and her husband, Aaron, have two children. They are members of Sacred Heart Church in Muenster.

Andrea is an attorney. She previously worked as a criminal prosecutor in the district attorney's offices of Grayson County, Ellis County, Denton County, and Tarrant County. She also opened a law firm in Fort Worth, where she represented citizens accused of crimes and victims seeking justice. She currently serves as the first assistant county attorney for Cooke County.

Andrea is currently a Cooke County Court at Law judge. She was appointed in June 2026 and officially took office in January 2027. 

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As an attorney, Townsend has tried over 100 trials involving various criminal offenses, including Capital Murder, Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Andrea is an attorney. She previously worked as a criminal prosecutor at the Grayson County District Attorney's Office, the District Attorney's Offices of Ellis County, Denton County, and Tarrant County, and as the Cooke County first assistant county attorney. She also opened a law firm in Fort Worth, where she represented citizens accused of crimes and victims seeking justice. 

Andrea is currently an interim county court at law judge for Cooke County. She was appointed to this position in June 2023 and is expected to officially take over in January 2024. Andrea previously served as the Cooke County First Assistant County Attorney.

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.

Andrea is an attorney. She previously worked as a criminal prosecutor in the district attorney's offices of Grayson County, Ellis County, Denton County, and Tarrant County. She also opened a law firm in Fort Worth, where she represented citizens accused of crimes and victims seeking justice. She later returned to Cooke County and accepted a position as the first assistant county attorney. 

Andrea Townsend will step in as interim Cooke County Court-at-Law judge.

Andrea is an attorney. She previously worked as a criminal prosecutor at the Grayson County District Attorney's Office. She also opened a law firm in Fort Worth, where she represented citizens accused of crimes and victims seeking justice. After returning to Cooke County, she accepted a position as the Cooke County first assistant county attorney.

Andrea is currently a Cooke County Court at Law judge. She was appointed as an interim judge in June 2026 and officially sworn in later that year.

As an attorney, Townsend has tried over 100 trials across various criminal offenses, including Capital Murder, Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

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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.

Handles civil and criminal cases from District Courts.