He has been a resident of Southlake since 1988, where he lives with his wife of 46 years, their three grown children, and 11 grandchildren. They are active members of a local Lutheran church.

About Judge Brandt

Judge Brandt's academic achievements include an MBA from the University of Phoenix in 2000 and a Juris Doctor from Texas A&M University School of Law in 2016. At Texas A&M he was inducted into the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society. After passing the Texas Bar Exam, he was sworn in by Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willet.

William P. "Bill" Brandt has lived in Southlake since 1988. He earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law. He lives with his wife of 46 years, their three grown children, and 11 grandchildren, and they are active members of a local Lutheran church.

Justice of the Peace Court 3 - Tarrant County

Judge Brandt flew for FedEx for 28 years, retiring as a Captain in 2018. He was a Line Check Airman for 10 years, received the FedEx Bravo Zulu Award for the first ever FedEx flight into Shenzhen China, and was a Federal Flight Deck Officer for nine years.

Judge Bill Brandt has a distinguished record of achievement in military service and commercial aviation. After graduating from Grapevine High School, he completed a Bachelor of Science degree in History and General Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy. Commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in 1977, he then served on active duty in the United States Air Force for nine years and another 21 years in the USAF Reserve. During his military career, he commanded Air Expeditionary Groups in Pakistan in 2003 and Iraq in 2004.

Bill served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force for nine years and in the U.S. Air Force Reserve for another 21 years. He later flew for FedEx and retired as a captain.

Colonel Brandt’s incredible and varied career has uniquely positioned him for success in his current role as Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3. First elected to the position in 2018, and re-elected in 2022, Brandt will seek re-election in 2026.

About | Bill Brandt

Bill currently serves as Tarrant County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3. He was first elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022.

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As a justice court judge, he oversees cases involving minor criminal offenses and low-value civil suits, administers oaths to public officials, handles requests for orders of protection against harassment, and performs marriage ceremonies.

- As a justice court judge, he oversees cases involving minor criminal offenses and low-value civil suits, administers oaths to public officials, handles requests for orders of protection against harassment, and performs marriage ceremonies.

Legal Experience

Welcome to the Precinct 3 Justice Court of Tarrant County. We serve our community by addressing a wide range of legal matters, including evictions, civil small claims, debt cases, Class C Misdemeanors such as traffic or boating violations, and truancy. In addition to these cases, our court handles various administrative hearings related to towing, property seizures, driver’s license suspensions, handgun license revocations, and essential needs licenses. Our commitment is to act as a conservator of the peace, delivering fair, efficient, and effective adjudication and resolution of conflict and treating every person as someone made in the image and likeness of God.

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3

Elected as Justice of the Peace in 2018, Judge Brandt serves Northeast Tarrant County, focusing on civil and criminal cases, truancy, and administrative hearings. He introduced a mediation program in 2018. He was elected Administrative Judge by his Tarrant County peers in 2019 and joined the Tarrant County Bail Bond Board in 2023.

Commits the Precinct 3 Justice Court to fair, efficient, and effective adjudication and conflict resolution.

- Commits the Precinct 3 Justice Court to fair, efficient, and effective adjudication and conflict resolution.
- Introduced a mediation program in 2018.

Judicial Administration

*Disclaimer*
Judge Brandt would like you to know that he provides marriages for couples according to the traditional manner of marriage throughout the history of civilization. Judge Brandt is a conservative Christian and while he respects every person as made in God’s image, he does not perform weddings for same-sex couples. If you need a referral to a local Justice of the Peace in Tarrant County who can provide this service, please let us know.

JP3 Wedding Application (Justice of the Peace William P. “Bill” Brandt) - PDF

Does not perform weddings for same-sex couples and describes his marriage practice as traditional.

- Does not perform weddings for same-sex couples and describes his marriage practice as traditional.

Judicial Philosophy

As of July 22, 2026, William P. "Bill" Brandt’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

- Participates in a local Lutheran church.

Community Involvement

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William P. "Bill" Brandt

- Introduced a mediation program in 2018.

He was elected as Justice of the Peace in 2018, Judge Brandt serves Northeast Tarrant County, focusing on civil and criminal cases, truancy, and administrative hearings. He introduced a mediation program in 2018. He was elected Administrative Judge by his Tarrant County peers in 2019 and joined the Tarrant County Bail Bond Board in 2023. He has been a resident of Southlake since 1988, where he lives with his wife of 46 years, their three grown children, and 11 grandchildren. They are active members of a local Lutheran church.

About Judge Brandt | Tarrant County

After graduating from Grapevine High School, he completed a Bachelor of Science degree in History and General Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy. Commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in 1977, he then served on active duty in the United States Air Force for nine years and another 21 years in the USAF Reserve.

William P. "Bill" Brandt earned a Bachelor of Science in history and general engineering from the United States Air Force Academy, an MBA from the University of Phoenix, and a law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law. He has lived in Southlake since 1988 with his wife, their three grown children, and 11 grandchildren; they are active members of a local Lutheran church.

At the Pentagon, in the Programs and Plans Office of the Air Force Reserve, he was responsible for an annual budget of $4.2 billion for the development and execution of major programs. Brandt was in the Pentagon during the September 11th attacks.

When not on reserve duty, Brandt was a Captain with FedEx Express Corp. Later, he would receive his MBA before attending Texas A&M School of Law and earning his Juris Doctor, eventually opening his own practice.

ABOUT | Bill Brandt

Bill previously worked as a captain with FedEx Express and opened his own law practice. He served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force for nine years and in the U.S. Air Force Reserve for an additional 21 years.

Colonel Brandt’s incredible and varied career has uniquely positioned him for success in his current role as Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3. First elected to the position in 2018, and re-elected in 2022, Brandt will seek re-election in 2026. His legal training, field expertise, and battle-tested leadership skills have endowed him with the wisdom and experience to manage his court in a fair and judicious manner.

Opened an independent legal practice after earning a Juris Doctor.

- Opened an independent legal practice after earning a Juris Doctor.

In addition to these cases, our court handles various administrative hearings related to towing, property seizures, driver’s license suspensions, handgun license revocations, and essential needs licenses. Our commitment is to act as a conservator of the peace, delivering fair, efficient, and effective adjudication and resolution of conflict and treating every person as someone made in the image and likeness of God.

Justice Precinct 3 | Tarrant County

Commits the court to fair, efficient, and effective adjudication and conflict resolution.

- Introduced a mediation program in 2018.
- Commits the court to fair, efficient, and effective adjudication and conflict resolution.

Email:JP3@tarrantcountytx.gov
*Disclaimer*
Judge Brandt would like you to know that he provides marriages for couples according to the traditional manner of marriage throughout the history of civilization. Judge Brandt is a conservative Christian and while he respects every person as made in God’s image, he does not perform weddings for same-sex couples. If you need a referral to a local Justice of the Peace in Tarrant County who can provide this service, please let us know.

Judge Brandt offers two types of services: Weddings with a Christian message and blessing, or a civil ceremony.

JP3-Wedding-Application.pdf

Does not perform weddings for same-sex couples and offers referrals to other local justices of the peace.

- Does not perform weddings for same-sex couples and offers referrals to other local justices of the peace.

Is an active member of a local Lutheran church.

William P. "Bill" Brandt earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law. He has lived in Southlake since 1988 with his wife, their three children, and 11 grandchildren. He and his family are active members of a local Lutheran church.

When not on reserve duty, Brandt was a Captain with FedEx Express Corp. Later, he would receive his MBA before attending Texas A&M School of Law and earning his Juris Doctor, eventually opening his own practice.

About Bill

Bill previously flew for FedEx, retiring as a captain, and opened his own law practice. He served as a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force for nine years and in the U.S. Air Force Reserve for another 21 years.

Bill currently serves as Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3. He was first elected in 2018, reelected in 2022, and is seeking reelection in 2026.

Opened his own legal practice after earning a Juris Doctor from Texas A&M School of Law.

- Opened his own legal practice after earning a Juris Doctor from Texas A&M School of Law.

Implemented mandatory electronic filing for businesses filing debt-claim or eviction cases to streamline high-volume filings.

Commits the court to fair, efficient, and effective adjudication and conflict resolution while treating every person with dignity.

William P. "Bill" Brandt is from Grapevine, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree in history and general engineering from the United States Air Force Academy, a master 27s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix, and a law degree from Texas A&M University. He is married to his college sweetheart, Susan. They have three children and eleven grandchildren together and attend a local Lutheran church.

Bill is currently a Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3. He was first elected to the position in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. His current term expires in 2025.

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- Justices of the Peace oversee Justice Courts, trial courts for civil cases up to $20,000, and misdemeanor cases punishable only by fine. They also perform marriages, issue warrants, conduct preliminary hearings, and serve as notaries.
- Texas has 835 Justice Courts, each presided over by a single judge. Every county has between one and eight precincts based on the county's population, each with its own Justice Court.
- Justices of the Peace are elected through partisan, precinct-wide election to four-year terms. 
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have been a Texas resident for at least 12 consecutive months, a district resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that precinct.
- The annual salary for Justices of the Peace ranges from $19,207 to $151,805 and is by the county's Commissioners Court.


Presides over civil cases and fine-only misdemeanor cases.