Keith attended the Texas Tech University School of Law. He has a juris doctor degree in law from Texas Tech University School of Law.

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Keith has a bachelor's degree in economics from Austin College and a law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Natalie, and has two children. 

Keith currently works as an attorney. Previously, he served as Hunt County attorney and assistant district attorney. He is a member of the Hunt County Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, and Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

Keith Willeford previously served as the elected county attorney for Hunt County, He served 1 term from 2001 to 2004.


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As an attorney at Willeford, Duff & Council, represents clients charged with DWIs, drug offenses, and other felony or misdemeanor charges in state or federal court. He handles traffic tickets and driver's license issues. His practice areas also include juvenile law, immigration, and Department of Defense security appeals.

- As an attorney at Willeford, Duff & Council, represents clients charged with DWIs, drug offenses, and other felony or misdemeanor charges in state or federal court. He handles traffic tickets and driver's license issues. His practice areas also include juvenile law, immigration, and Department of Defense security appeals.

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As of January 22, 2026, Keith Willeford did not have a website or any information online.

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Keith Willeford

Keith has a bachelor's degree in economics from Austin College and a law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Natalie, and has two children. He previously volunteered with the fundraising committee of Hunt County Shared Ministries, the little league teams at the YMCA for tee-ball, soccer, and basketball and Destination Imagination teams for Greenville High School.

Keith previously served as the elected county attorney for Hunt County, He served 1 term from 2001 to 2004.


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- District judges manage Texas district courts, which are trial courts with general jurisdiction, and have exclusive authority over felony cases. A judge may be presiding over a civil, criminal, juvenile, or special court. They also share jurisdiction with Texas county courts.
- Texas has over 470 district courts, each presided over by a single judge. Some courts cover multiple counties, while others are assigned to single counties based on population size.
- District judges are elected through partisan elections for four-year terms. Candidates must be between 25 and 75 years old, have lived in the district for at least 2 years, and be licensed lawyers with at least 4 years' experience.
- The annual salary for district judges ranges from $175,000 to $245,500, depending on years of service.