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Ben Massar has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Texas at Dallas and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. He has a wife and daughter. 

Ben is a justice of the peace in Rockwall County. He works in Precinct 2 of the Rockwall County Justice of the Peace office, where he has served since his appointment in March 2024. He previously worked as a practicing attorney, advising clients on legal matters.

Ben is a real estate agent. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney and self-employed attorney. 

Ben A. Massar is currently Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 representing Rockwall County. He was appointed by the Rockwall County Commissioners Court in March 2024 to fill the unexpired term of Judge Cathy Penn.

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Ben is currently Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2. He was appointed in March 2024 after Judge Cathy Penn's resignation.

As a justice court judge, 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 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.

- As a justice court judge, 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 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.

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As of April 1, 2026, Ben Massar’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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For Candidate Ben Massar on Issue community-involvement: Actively volunteers with multiple charity organizations, including Meals on Wheels, Rockwall Noon Rotary, Lakeshore Assisted Living, Food Bank Distribution, and Lakeshore Church.

Actively volunteers with multiple charity organizations, including Meals on Wheels, Rockwall Noon Rotary, Lakeshore Assisted Living, Food Bank Distribution, and Lakeshore Church.

Served as president of the Rockwall County Bar Association and the Lamar County Bar Association.

- Actively volunteers with multiple charity organizations, including Meals on Wheels, Rockwall Noon Rotary, Lakeshore Assisted Living, Food Bank Distribution, and Lakeshore Church.
- Served as president of the Rockwall County Bar Association and the Lamar County Bar Association.

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Richard is from Rockwall, Texas. He attended Rockwall High School. He has a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Long Beach and a juris doctor degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He lives with his wife and their children in Rockwall.

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Richard is from Rockwall, Texas. He has a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Long Beach and a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He lives with his wife and their children in Rockwall.

Richard is an attorney. He works at Horton & Archibald, P.C., where he has been since 2006. He previously worked as a litigation and regulatory attorney and in financial services law at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.

Richard is an attorney at Horton & Archibald, P.C. He previously worked as a litigation and regulatory attorney at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.

Richard Archibald's campaign for Rockwall County Court-At-Law Judge is his first entry into politics.

Richard's campaign for Rockwall County Court-At-Law judge is his first entry into politics.

As a partner at Horton & Archibald, PC, focuses on litigation in federal and state courts, and in arbitration, including business contract disputes, restrictive covenant disputes, real estate litigation, employment and labor litigation, securities litigation, insurance coverage disputes, consumer claims, and bankruptcy litigation.

- As a partner at Horton & Archibald, PC, focuses on litigation in federal and state courts, and in arbitration, including business contract disputes, restrictive covenant disputes, real estate litigation, employment and labor litigation, securities litigation, insurance coverage disputes, consumer claims, and bankruptcy litigation.

As of April 1, 2026, Richard Archibald’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Previously served as a volunteer guardian ad litem for the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program.

Served as foundation chairman of the Rockwall Rotary Club in 2015 and 2016.

- Previously served as a volunteer guardian ad litem for the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program.
- Served as foundation chairman of the Rockwall Rotary Club in 2015 and 2016.

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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.

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