“A lifetime of service, experience, and dedication to justice.”
Rodney O’Neil Williams for District Judge
“A lifetime of service, experience, and dedication to justice.”
About Rodney O’Neil Williams
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Rodney 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 - Present)
• Appointed by the elected Presiding Judge of the 240th District Court.
• Presides over a wide range of legal matters, including criminal felony cases, civil suits, and appeals from lower courts.
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:
•Narcotics Investigator – Florida, TX
• Loss Prevention Supervisor – Best Buy Stores, Inc., West Palm Beach, FL (1995-1997)
• District Loss Prevention Specialist – Ames Department Stores, Palm Beach Gardens, FL (1989-1991)
* Advanced reserve police officer Dallas, TX (1984-1986)
