A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: More Election Details – Blue Ribbon ...

Candidate website

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.

Rockwall County, Texas, elections, 2024 - Ballotpedia

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.

Legal Experience

As of January 22, 2026, Ben Massar’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Philosophy

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

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.

Community Involvement

Instagram

Facebook

Ben Massar

Massar announces candidacy for Rockwall County Court at Law No ...

As an attorney with 30 years of legal experience, served as Rockwall County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace, Assistant District Attorney for Galveston County, and self-employed attorney handling criminal defense for felonies and misdemeanors.

- 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.

Rockwall

Judicial Efficiency

Texas

County Court-At-Law Judge

Matthew Tomas

Walter Ley

As an attorney, served as Rockwall County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace, Assistant District Attorney for Galveston County, and self-employed attorney handling criminal defense for felonies and misdemeanors. 