While she grew up in Colorado, Judge Mathews and her husband, Troy, got to Texas as quickly as they could and have resided here for over 25 years. She is a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church and the proud grandma of three!

Hon. Stacey Mathews, Round Rock

Stacey Mathews grew up in Colorado. She and her husband, Troy, have lived in Texas for over 25 years. She is a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church and has three grandchildren.

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Prior to her appointment to the bench, Mathews served as an Assistant District Attorney in Williamson and Harris Counties, and, in 2012 was Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She is also a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation.

Stacey Mathews previously served as an assistant district attorney in Williamson and Harris Counties. She was board-certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Stacey Mathews was appointed as Judge of the 277th District Court in Williamson County, Texas in 2013 by Governor Rick Perry. In the 277th District Court, Judge Mathews presides over felony criminal cases and serves as the Presiding Juvenile Judge of Williamson County and Chair of the Juvenile Board.

277th District Court

Stacey was appointed as judge of the 277th District Court in Williamson County in 2013.

277th District Court | Williamson County, TX

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Serves as judge of the 277th District Court, presiding over felony criminal cases in Williamson County.

Serves as Williamson County's presiding juvenile judge, overseeing cases involving young people.

- Serves as judge of the 277th District Court, presiding over felony criminal cases in Williamson County.
- Serves as Williamson County's presiding juvenile judge, overseeing cases involving young people.

Legal Experience

Judge Mathews has a heart for service, especially to those who have experienced the hard side of life. She is the founding Judge of the Transformative Justice Program, a pretrial diversion program for justice-involved young adults. She also serves as a member of the Williamson County Pretrial Services Board, the Oversight Board for the Williamson County Auditor’s Office and the Williamson County Adult Probation Department.

In the 277th District Court, Judge Mathews presides over felony criminal cases and serves as the Presiding Juvenile Judge of Williamson County and Chair of the Juvenile Board. As Juvenile Board Chair, she oversees the Williamson County Juvenile Services Department, a department with over 180 employees and a budget of 14-million dollars, which has become the preeminent model for trauma-informed care strategies in juvenile justice.

“I’m grateful to Governor Abbott for appointing me to this committee,” Mathews said. “A 2021 national report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates 32% of individuals involved in the criminal system have some form of mental illness. To effectively reduce crime, we must address the full spectrum of causes, including medical and mental health needs. I am proud to serve alongside others who are committed to this work to help keep Texas communities safe.”

Judge Mathews Appointed to State Advisory Committee on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments

Founded the Transformative Justice Program, a pretrial diversion program for justice-involved young adults.

As chair of the Juvenile Board, oversees Williamson County Juvenile Services, including its trauma-informed care strategies.

Said that reducing crime requires addressing medical and mental health needs in the criminal justice system.

- Founded the Transformative Justice Program, a pretrial diversion program for justice-involved young adults.
- As chair of the Juvenile Board, oversees Williamson County Juvenile Services, including its trauma-informed care strategies.
- Said that reducing crime requires addressing medical and mental health needs in the criminal justice system.

Judicial Administration

Maintaining composure when faced with heinous acts or situations can be one of the most challenging aspects of court. When in trial, it is especially important for a judge to not show any emotion or reaction that could be seen by the jury. I try various methods such as keeping my eyes averted or my head down when listening to testimony or viewing exhibits. I hope people know that I care about the case I am hearing, but that I have to maintain a level of impartiality that limits me from demonstrating my opinion. I have seen and heard many horrific things in my career as both a prosecutor and a judge. These experiences have helped me to maintain composure while on the bench.

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Said judges must maintain impartiality and avoid showing reactions that could influence a jury.

- Said judges must maintain impartiality and avoid showing reactions that could influence a jury.

Judicial Philosophy

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

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

Stacey Mathews

- As chair of the Juvenile Board, oversees Williamson County Juvenile Services, including its trauma-informed care strategies.
- Said that reducing crime requires addressing medical and mental health needs in the criminal justice system.

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

Stacey Mathews is from Austin, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree from the University of Northern Colorado and a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. She is a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church and has three grandchildren.

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Gov. Perry Appoints Mathews as Judge of the 277th Judicial District

Stacey is currently a judge of the 277th District Court. She was appointed in 2013 by Governor Rick Perry. She currently serves as chair of the Williamson County Juvenile Board and is the presiding judge of the Transformative Justice Program. Prior to her appointment to the bench, she served as an assistant district attorney in Williamson and Harris Counties.

As an Assistant District Attorney in Williamson and Harris Counties, served in criminal law and was Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Founding Judge of the Transformative Justice Program, a pretrial diversion program for justice-involved young adults.

Active member of Lord of First United Methodist Church in Round Rock and a proud grandmother of three.

Stacey Mathews is from Austin, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree from the University of Northern Colorado and a law degree from the University of Houston. She and her husband, Troy, have lived in Texas for over 25 years. She is a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church and has three grandchildren.

Stacey is a judge for the 277th District Court in Texas. Before taking the bench, she served as an assistant district attorney in Williamson County, where she prosecuted cases for the state and represented victims.

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- District judges manage Texas district courts, which are trial courts with general jurisdiction, and have exclusive authority over felony cases. A judge may be presiding over a civil, criminal, juvenile, or special court. They also share jurisdiction with Texas county courts.
- Texas has over 470 district courts, each presided over by a single judge. Some courts cover multiple counties, while others are assigned to single counties based on population size.
- District judges are elected through partisan elections for four-year terms. Candidates must be between 25 and 75 years old, have lived in the district for at least 2 years, and be licensed lawyers with at least 4 years' experience.
- The annual salary for district judges ranges from $175,000 to $245,500, depending on years of service.

Presides over a trial court with general jurisdiction. 