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Brian Bolton earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from the University of Memphis and a law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law. He is married, a father of two, and attends his local church.

Brian is a judge for Tarrant County Criminal Court Nine. He works at Tarrant County Criminal Court Nine, where he has been since January 1, 2023. He previously worked as a chief prosecutor working closely with law enforcement and victims to seek justice, and as a criminal defense attorney fighting to uphold constitutional rights and ensure fair treatment for individuals.

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Brian previously worked as a chief prosecutor for the Dallas County District Attorney's Office. He also worked as a defense attorney.

Brian Bolton is currently judge of the Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 9. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

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As a county criminal court judge, he oversees cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducts preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issues search and arrest warrants, and determines sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

As a county prosecutor for two years, he oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

Experienced in Driving While Intoxicated defense.

- As a county criminal court judge, he oversees cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducts preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issues search and arrest warrants, and determines sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.
- As a county prosecutor for two years, he oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.
- Experienced in Driving While Intoxicated defense.

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As of January 23, 2026, Brian Bolton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Claims to have "worked relentlessly" to ensure the court affords a fair forum for the parties, as well as maintaining the highest levels of efficiency and accessibility.

- Claims to have "worked relentlessly" to ensure the court affords a fair forum for the parties, as well as maintaining the highest levels of efficiency and accessibility.

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Brian Bolton

Brian is a judge for Tarrant County Criminal Court Nine. He has served in this role since November 2022. He previously worked as Chief Prosecutor, overseeing criminal prosecutions, and as a criminal defense attorney, representing individuals to ensure fair treatment and access to justice.

Brian Bolton is currently Judge of the Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 9. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

Brian is a judge for Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 9. He works at the Tarrant County Criminal Court, where he has been since January 1, 2023. He previously worked as a chief prosecutor in a county prosecutor’s office and as a criminal defense attorney at a private law firm.

Brian Bolton is currently judge for Number 9 of the Tarrant County Criminal Court in Texas. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

Brian Bolton has been married to his high school sweetheart, Jennifer, for more than 25 years. They have two daughters together. He attends Central Bible Church in Fort Worth.

Brian is a judge for Tarrant County Criminal Court. He previously served as a chief prosecutor and criminal defense attorney. 

Brian is currently a judge for Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 9. He was elected in 2022 and his current term ends in 2026.

Brian Bolton has been married to his high school sweetheart, Jennifer, for more than 25 years. He has two daughters. He attends Central Bible Church in Fort Worth.

Brian is a judge for Tarrant County Criminal Court at Law Number 9. He previously served as a chief prosecutor and criminal defense attorney.

Brian is a judge. He works at the Tarrant County Criminal Court at Law Number 9, where he has served since January 1, 2023. He previously worked as a chief prosecutor and as a criminal defense attorney.

Brian Bolton is currently the judge of Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 9. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

Brian is a judge for Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 9. He previously served as a chief prosecutor and criminal defense attorney.

Brian is currently a judge for Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 9. He was elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term.

Brian is a judge for Tarrant County Criminal Court at Law No. 9 in Texas. He works at the Tarrant County Criminal Court at Law No. 9, where he has been since January 1, 2023. He previously led prosecutions as a chief prosecutor in the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office and represented individuals as a criminal defense attorney in private practice.

Brian is a judge for Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 9. He works at the Tarrant County Criminal Court, where he has been since January 1, 2023. He previously worked as a chief prosecutor and as a criminal defense attorney.

Brian Bolton is currently Judge of Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 9. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

Brian is a judge for Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 9. He previously worked as a chief prosecutor and criminal defense attorney.

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