Justice Of The Peace Bill Gravell Named 'Judge Of The Year'

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — The Honorable Bill Gravell, Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3 in Williamson County, was awarded “Judge of the Year” by the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association (JPCA) at the group's recent annual conference.

The largest organization of elected county officials in the state of Texas, JPCA staged its conference in June.

Each year, JPCA honors one of its justice of the peace members with this award. Nominated by peers and selected by committee, the award represents the best qualities of a justice of the peace from throughout the state of Texas. Recipients of this award exhibit a commitment and dedication to their position, exemplary performance, and actions that rise above the standard.

“Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. exemplifies the qualities found in past recipients of the ‘Judge of the Year’ award and is considered the best of the best," Travis County Constable Carlos Lopez, JPCA president, said.

Gravell was subsequently honored with a special recognition for the award during the commissioners court meeting on October 10, 2017. During the presentation, he thanked his staff, wife, family and members of the commissioners court.

“It is easy to win Judge of the Year award in Texas when you have an amazing staff like I do,” Gravell said. “My staff has been recognized in our state and in our nation.”

Gravell was nominated by Judge Nathan L. Hecht, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas. In his recommendation letter, Hecht said: “The Justices of the Peace disposed of 2.3 million cases last year. Many Texans’ only encounter with the Judiciary is in the Justice Courts. For them, the Justices of the Peace are the face of the Texas Judiciary. Judge Gravell represents us well. He is among the finest judges and judicial administrators I have known.”

>>> Photo of Bill Gravell courtesy of Williamson County