Tarrant County
Family District Judge, 323rd Judicial District
Brian Willett
Democratic- On ballot as
- Brian Willett
- Current role
- Attorney, Willett law PLLC (Arlington)
- Background
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, University of Iowa
- Law degree, Memphis State University (1991)
- Texas law license (since May 1992)
- Tarrant County resident since 1991 (per candidate)
- Experience
- Says he is "a double board-certified attorney in Juvenile Law and Criminal Law" (per his Ballotpedia survey)
- More than 30 years of practice in Tarrant County (per his Ballotpedia survey)
- Author, three books on criminal and juvenile law (per candidate)
- Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): unopposed
- Top priorities
- "I believe the juvenile justice system should hold young people accountable while also giving them a meaningful opportunity to change."
- "My approach is rooted in accountability, rehabilitation, and helping young people build a path toward becoming productive members of their communities."
- "I believe every person who enters the courtroom deserves to be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect."
- Tidbits
- Judicial philosophy: In a Ballotpedia candidate survey: "I believe the juvenile justice system should hold young people accountable while also giving them a meaningful opportunity to change."
- Court administration: Campaign site: "I will also be a voice and advocate for bringing back the rehabilitation programs such as the Youth Advocate Program that was previously disbanded."
- Endorsements
- Tarrant County Commissioner Alisa Simmons (listed by campaign)
- The Focus Local PAC (listed by campaign)
- Campaign website
- brianwillettforjudge.squarespace.com
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