Judge Barker graduated from Bowie High School in Austin, Texas in 1995. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas in 1999. She received her law degree from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas in 2002.

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Laura Barker earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Southwest Texas State University and a law degree from St. Mary's University.

Laura earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Southwest Texas State University and a law degree from St. Mary's University.

Prior to being appointed as judge, Judge Barker had a private law practice concentrating in criminal and juvenile law. She previously served as President of the Williamson County Bar Association, is a Co-Founder of the Women Lawyer’s Section of the Williamson County Bar Association and is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, an honor bestowed on only the top third of 1% of Texas attorneys each year.

Laura Barker previously practiced privately, concentrating on criminal and juvenile law.

Laura previously practiced privately, concentrating on criminal and juvenile law.

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About Judge Laura Barker

On June 7, 2016, following her run-off election victory, Judge Laura Barker was appointed by the Commissioners Court as judge of Williamson County Court at Law Two. Judge Barker was sworn in on June 17, 2016.

As judge of County Court at Law #2, Judge Barker handles criminal cases, civil cases, mental health cases, and is the presiding judge of the Veterans Treatment Court and the misdemeanor DWI/Drug Court Program. Judge Barker was recognized by the Women Lawyer’s Section of the Williamson County Bar Association for Commitment to Community Outreach in 2019 and awarded the Judiciary Service Award by Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) for a judge that has gone above and beyond to eliminate and prevent drunk driving in 2020 and 2022.

Laura serves as judge of Williamson County Court at Law No. 2. She was appointed to the position in 2016 after winning a runoff election.

Laura Barker serves as judge of Williamson County Court at Law No. 2. She was appointed to the position in 2016 after winning a runoff election.

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Practiced criminal and juvenile law in private practice before being appointed a judge.

Serves as the judge of County Court at Law No. 2, handling criminal, civil, and mental health cases and presiding over veterans treatment and misdemeanor driving-while-intoxicated/drug court programs.

- Practiced criminal and juvenile law in private practice before being appointed a judge.
- Serves as the judge of County Court at Law No. 2, handling criminal, civil, and mental health cases and presiding over veterans treatment and misdemeanor driving-while-intoxicated/drug court programs.

Legal Experience

As of July 22, 2026, Laura Barker did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Philosophy

Barker said her top priorities include being vigilant against violent crime in the area and maintaining an adequate and caring veterans court. Barker will be sworn in to office June 17 at 2 p.m. in the 277th District Courtroom at the Williamson Country Justice Center, 405 MLK St., Georgetown.

Williamson County commissioners appoint Laura Barker to County Court at Law No. 2

Intent and Purpose

The Williamson County Veterans Treatment Court (WCVTC) is designed to provide an alternative to the traditional method of adjudicating. It is led by Judge Laura Barker and supported by a team of professionals from the legal, law enforcement, and treatment communities. The program is designed to facilitate the rehabilitation of veterans accused or convicted of misdemeanor and felony offenses that meet criteria. All participants will have offenses which, in their totality, provide WCVTC at least 12 months of jurisdiction, but could be extended depending upon the treatment needs of each veteran participant.

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Judge Laura Barker, who presides over the DWI/drug and veterans courts, said the programs focus on providing services in a structured environment. Barker said the courts help improve participants’ education, employment, housing and financial stability, among other benefits.

“It's really about saving the souls of a lot of these individuals and really helping them turn their lives around,” Barker said.

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Prioritizes maintaining an adequate and caring veterans court.

Leads Williamson County's Veterans Treatment Court, an alternative adjudication program designed to facilitate rehabilitation for eligible veterans facing misdemeanor or felony charges.

Said specialty courts aim to help participants turn their lives around.

- Prioritizes maintaining an adequate and caring veterans court.
- Leads Williamson County's Veterans Treatment Court, an alternative adjudication program designed to facilitate rehabilitation for eligible veterans facing misdemeanor or felony charges.
- Said specialty courts aim to help participants turn their lives around.

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Serves as presiding judge of the Veterans Treatment Court.

Serves as presiding judge of the misdemeanor driving while intoxicated (DWI)/Drug Court Program.

- Serves as presiding judge of the Veterans Treatment Court.
- Serves as presiding judge of the misdemeanor driving while intoxicated (DWI)/Drug Court Program.

Community Involvement

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

Laura Barker is from Austin, Texas. She attended Bowie High School. She has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, and a law degree from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas.

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As a former member of the Texas House of Representatives, served from 2003 to 2005, focusing on legislative issues including education and healthcare.

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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.