O’Neil Williams Democrat for Judge 458th District Court

“A lifetime of service, experience,

and dedication to justice.”

About O’Neil Williams

O’Neil Williams is running for District Judge to bring a wealth of experience, integrity, and fairness to the bench. With nearly 30 years of professional experience in law enforcement and legal practice, Rodney is committed to upholding justice and serving the people of Fort Bend County.

Education:

• Juris Doctor – Tulane Law School, New Orleans, LA (May 2000)

• Specialized Courses: Trial Advocacy, Criminal Defense Law Clinic

• Bachelor of Science in Corporate Human Resource Management – Palm Beach Atlantic College, West Palm Beach, FL (April 1997)

Admitted to the Texas Bar on December 14, 2000.

A member in good standing since.

Experience

Associate District Judge

Fort Bend County, Texas - 240th Judicial District Court (January 2023 - December 2024)

• Appointed by the Presiding Judge of the 240th District Court.

• Presided over a wide range of legal matters, including criminal felony cases, civil suits, and appeals from lower courts.

Presiding District Judge

State of Texas Judiciary Division, Richmond, TX - 268th Judicial District Court (January 2019 - January 2023)

• Managed felony criminal matters, complex civil litigation, and appeals from lower courts.

Senior Assistant Public Defender - Trial Division

Fort Bend County Public Defender’s Office, Richmond, TX (February 2016 - December 2018)

• Handled criminal defense cases from intake through trial for indigent defendants, including pre-trial motions, voir dire, and trial advocacy.

Attorney - Sole Practitioner

Fort Bend County, TX (December 2000 - February 2016)

• General practice with a focus on criminal defense and civil rights violations. Represented clients from arraignment to trial, with additional work in family law and civil tort litigation.

Student Attorney, Criminal Law Clinic

Tulane University, New Orleans, LA (August 1999 - May 2000)

• Represented indigent clients in criminal cases from discovery through trial.

Legal Researcher

Drug Policy Forum of Texas, Houston, TX (July 1999 - November 1999)

• Conducted legal research to assist in a public relations campaign aimed at challenging local drug laws

Additional Law Enforcement Experience:

• Vice, Narcotics, and Organized Crime Investigator – Texas and Florida

• Loss Prevention Supervisor – West Palm Beach, FL (1995-1997)

• District Loss Prevention Specialist – Palm Beach Gardens, FL (1989-1991)

* Advanced Reserve Police Officer Texas. (1984-1986)

* United States Air Force Law Enforcement Supervisor (1982-1986)

Why O'Neil Williams?

• Proven Experience: With over two decades of legal experience, including as a judge and public defender, Rodney is well-versed in handling a wide array of legal matters.

• A Strong Advocate for Justice: O' Neil has spent his career defending the rights of individuals, especially those facing challenging legal circumstances. His deep understanding of the law makes him uniquely qualified to render fair and thoughtful judgments.

• Community Roots: A long-time resident of Fort Bend County, O'Neil Williams has dedicated his life to public service in our community, from law enforcement to legal defense, and now, from the bench.

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