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John Bradley, District Attorney
John Bradley
was appointed by Governor Rick Perry in December 2001 to serve as Williamson
County District Attorney. Mr. Bradley ran a contested race and was elected to
the office in 2002. He was re-elected in an uncontested race in 2004.
Mr. Bradley graduated from the University of Houston Law Center
in 1985. He then worked for Judge Charles Campbell at the Texas Court of
Criminal Appeals in Austin. He read records of trials, researched the law and
drafted opinions before becoming a prosecutor in the Harris County District
Attorney’ Office in 1987. In 1989, he moved to Georgetown and began working as a
felony prosecutor in the Williamson County District Attorney's Office,
eventually serving as the First Assistant District Attorney for five years for
then District Attorney Ken Anderson.
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District Attorney John Bradley
and family, being sworn in by 277th District Court Judge, Ken Anderson |
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Governor Rick Perry congratulates John
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Mr. Bradley also has worked for the Texas
Legislature. He helped rewrite the Penal Code in 1993 as a staff member for
the Punishment Standards Commission and subsequently served as general
counsel for the Senate Criminal Justice Committee under the direction of
Senator John Whitmire (D-Houston). In 1996, he served on then Governor
George W. Bush’s Committee to Rewrite the Code of Criminal Procedure. He
remains active in the legislative process.
Mr. Bradley also serves on several boards and committees:
Mr. Bradley speaks regularly at continuing
legal education seminars in Texas and is frequently invited to speak
throughout the United States. Both TDCAA and the
National College of District Attorneys
(NCDA) have publicly recognized him for his service through legal
education. In 1993, TDCAA presented him with the Oscar A. Sherrell Memorial
Award for distinguished service to the Association and the legal profession.
In 2003, TDCAA presented him with the C. Chris Marshall Distinguished
Faculty Award for outstanding contributions to the education of Texas
prosecutors. In 2005, NCDA presented him with the Steven Von Riesen Lecturer
of Merit Award, National College of District Attorneys for exceptional
service in continuing education of prosecutors. In 2007, the Texas
Crime Victim Clearinghouse awarded Mr. Bradley the Danny Hill Award as an
outstanding prosecutor upholding victims' rights.
Mr. Bradley has appeared on Court TV, The
News Hour with Jim Lehrer, and National Public Radio and is a frequent contributor
to legal magazines and newspapers. He also has authored or co-authored
several books, including
Texas Sentencing,
Predicate Questions Manual, and
The Perfect Plea.
Mr. Bradley also loves
Apple computers. He has been
married since 1982 and has three children.
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District Attorney
405 M.L.K. Street
Georgetown, TX 78626 |
(512) 943-1234
FAX: (512) 943-1255 |
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First Assistant District Attorney
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Jana McCown, First District Attorney
Jana McCown is the first assistant district attorney. The first assistant district attorney is responsible for coordinating the intake of new criminal cases and supervising the work of prosecutors and investigators. In addition, the first assistant district attorney evaluates unindicted cases and makes preindictment offers when appropriate.
She also handles all open records requests.
Jana McCown graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1981 and earned her J.D. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1985. She was board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1993.
Ms. McCown joined the DA's office in 1994. She previously served as an assistant district attorney in Harris County, an assistant attorney general, and as counsel for the State Bar Disciplinary Office.
Jana McCown
First Assistant District Attorney
405 M.L.K. Street
Georgetown, TX 78626 |
(512) 943-1234
FAX: (512) 943-1255 |
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Doug Arnold, Assistant District Attorney
Doug Arnold is an assistant district attorney
assigned to handle post conviction matters, including appeals and writs of
habeas corpus. He graduated from University of Texas in 1990 and earned a J.D. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1993. He also was board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1999.
Mr. Arnold joined the DA's office in 1998. He previously served as an assistant district attorney in Harris County and as a briefing attorney for Judge Charles Campbell on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
Doug Arnold
Assistant District Attorney
405 M.L.K. Street
Georgetown, TX 78626 |
(512) 943-1234
FAX: (512) 943-1255 |
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Victim Witness Coordinator
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Irene Briones-Odom, Victim Witness Coordinator
Irene Briones-Odom is the Victim/Witness Coordinator
for Williamson County District Attorney’s Office. She ensures that a victim,
guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim is afforded the
rights granted to them by Chapter 56 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure. Ms. Briones-Odom works closely with appropriate law enforcement
agencies, prosecuting attorneys and the Board of Pardons and Paroles in carrying
out those duties.
Ms. Briones-Odom joined the DA’s office in 2002. She
previously worked in the Protective Order Division of the Williamson County
Attorney’s Office and has been a licensed court interpreter (Spanish) since
2000. Ms. Briones-Odom is a member of the
Texas District and County
Attorneys Association (TDCAA) and serves on the Victim Impact Statement (VIS)
revision panel for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Irene Briones-Odom
Victim Witness Coordinator
405 M.L.K. Street
Georgetown, TX 78626 |
(512) 943-1234
FAX: (512) 943-1255 |
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Leslie Andrews Booker, Assistant District Attorney
Leslie Andrews Booker is an assistant district attorney
assigned to screen new cases in the 277th District Court and work with law
enforcement in drafting search and arrest warrants. Her main duty is to
dispose of the state jail felony cases and seek preindictment resolutions in
appropriate cases. She graduated from University of Michigan in 1993
and earned her J.D. degree from the Howard University in 1997.
Ms. Booker joined the DA's office in 2008. She previously
served as an assistant state's attorney in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Leslie Andrews Booker
Assistant District Attorney
405 M.L.K. Street
Georgetown, TX 78626 |
(512) 943-1234
FAX: (512) 943-1255 |
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Travis McDonald, Assistant District Attorney
Travis McDonald is an assistant district attorney assigned to
screen new cases in the 368th District Court and work with local law enforcement in drafting search and
arrest warrants. His main duty is to dispose of the state jail felony cases
and seek preindictment resolutions in appropriate cases. Mr. McDonald graduated from Texas Tech University in 1976 and earned a J.D. from
University of Houston in 1983. He was board certified by the Texas Board of
Legal Specialization in 1990.
Mr. McDonald joined the DA’s office in 1996. He previously
served as an assistant district attorney in Waller County.
Travis McDonald
Assistant District Attorney
405 M.L.K. Street
Georgetown, TX 78626 |
(512) 943-1234
FAX: (512) 943-1255 |
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Laura Gonzalez Taylor, Assistant District Attorney
Laura Gonzalez Taylor is an assistant district attorney assigned
to screen new cases in the 26th District Court and work with local law enforcement in
drafting search and arrest warrants. Her main duty is to dispose of the
state jail felony cases and seek preindictment resolutions in appropriate
cases. She also serves as the District Attorney's liaison on the child
protective team at the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center. Her additional responsibility involves handling non
disclosure petitions and expunctions. She graduated from Sam Houston
University in 1992 and earned her J.D. degree from South Texas College of Law in
1997.
Ms. Gonzalez joined the DA’s office in 2006. She previously served as an
assistant district attorney in Fort Bend County.
Laura Gonzalez Taylor
Assistant District Attorney
405 M.L.K. Street
Georgetown, TX 78626 |
(512) 943-1234
FAX: (512) 943-1255 |
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Trial Prosecutors
Trial prosecutors are responsible for reviewing new cases and preparing them for presentation to a grand jury. Upon indictment, the cases are assigned to one of the three district courts hearing felony cases (the 26th, 277th, and 368th District Courts). The trial prosecutors are then responsible for resolving those cases through an appropriate disposition that can include a guilty plea or trial.
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Jane Starnes, Assistant District Attorney
Jane Starnes is an assistant district attorney assigned to prosecute felony cases in the 277th District Court (Ken Anderson, Judge Presiding). She graduated from University of Texas in 1993 and earned a J.D. from the University of Houston in 1996. She was board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 2002.
Ms. Starnes joined the DA's office in 1999. She previously served as an assistant district attorney in Harris County.
Jane Starnes
Assistant District Attorney
405 M.L.K. Street
Georgetown, TX 78626 |
(512) 943-1234
FAX: (512) 943-1255 |
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Michael Jarrett, Assistant District Attorney
Michael Jarrett is an assistant district attorney assigned
to prosecute felony cases in the 277th District Court (Ken Anderson, Judge
Presiding). He graduated from Baylor University in 1998 and earned his J.D.
degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 2001.
Mr. Jarrett joined the DA's office in 2008. He previously
served as an assistant district attorney in Dallas County.
Michael Jarrett
Assistant District Attorney
405 M.L.K. Street
Georgetown, TX 78626 |
(512) 943-1234
FAX: (512) 943-1255 |
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Lindsey Roberts, Assistant District Attorney
Lindsey Roberts is an assistant district
attorney assigned to prosecute felony cases in the 368th District Court
(Burt Carnes, Judge Presiding). In addition, he provides training for
local law enforcement. He obtained his undergraduate degree from
the University of Texas in 1989 and earned his J.D. from Southern Methodist
University in 1992. He was board certified in criminal law by the Texas
Board of Legal Specialization in 2002. He also handles all bond
forfeiture collections and litigation.
Mr. Roberts joined the DA's office in December
2005. He previously served as the training director for the Texas District
and County Attorneys Association, a prosecutor at the Dallas Criminal
District Attorney's office and as a briefing attorney at the Texas Court of
Criminal Appeals.
Lindsey Roberts
Assistant District Attorney
405 M.L.K. Street
Georgetown, TX 78626 |
(512) 943-1234
FAX: (512) 943-1255 |
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Jennifer Earls, Assistant District
Attorney
Jennifer Earls is an assistant district attorney assigned to prosecute
felony cases in the 368th District Court (Burt Carnes, Judge Presiding). In
addition, she provides training for local law enforcement. She
graduated from Texas A&M University in 1989 and earned her J.D. from
University of Houston Law Center in 1994. She was board certified in
criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 2003.
Ms. Earls joined the DA's office in 2002. She
previously served as an assistant district attorney in Smith County, Texas
and also Delaware County, Oklahoma.
Jennifer Earls
Assistant District Attorney
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Georgetown, TX 78626 |
(512) 943-1234
FAX: (512) 943-1255 |
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Robert M. McCabe, Jr., Assistant District Attorney
Robert McCabe is an assistant district attorney assigned to prosecute felony cases in the 26th District Court (Billy Ray Stubblefield, Judge Presiding).
In addition, he handles extraditions. He graduated from Sam Houston State University in August 1997 and earned his J.D. degree from the St. Mary's University School of Law in May 2000.
Mr. McCabe joined the DA's office in 2005. He previously served as an assistant district attorney in Bexar County.
Robert M. McCabe, Jr.
Assistant District Attorney
405 M.L.K. Street
Georgetown, TX 78626 |
(512) 943-1234
FAX: (512) 943-1255 |
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Philip Grant, Assistant
District Attorney
Philip Grant
is an assistant district attorney assigned to prosecute felony cases in
the 26th District Court (Billy Ray Stubblefield, Judge
Presiding). In addition, he handles asset forfeiture cases filed against
criminal defendants. He graduated from Virginia Military Institute in May 1993
and earned his J.D. degree from the University of Texas School of Law in
1996. He was board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of
Legal Specialization in 2008.
Mr. Grant joined the DA's office in 2004. He previously served
as an assistant district attorney in Harris County.
Philip Grant
Assistant District
Attorney
405 M.L.K. Street
Georgetown, TX 78626 |
(512) 943-1234
FAX: (512) 943-1255 |
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Contacting the District Attorney's Office
The District Attorney's office is located on the second floor of the Williamson County Justice Center at 405 M.L.K. Blvd., Georgetown, Texas (map). The telephone number is (512) 943-1234.
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