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About Brian
Brian Bolton was elected as Judge of Tarrant County Criminal Court Nine (CCC9) in November 2022. CCC9 has general jurisdiction over misdemeanor offenses in Tarrant County, including DWI offenses, drug offenses, theft offenses, weapons offenses, property offenses, and assaultive offenses. Additionally, the court is cross-assigned with the criminal District Courts, allowing for felony cases to be tried and disposed of in CCC9.
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Judge Brian Bolton brings a balanced and principled approach to the bench, grounded in years of experience on both sides of the courtroom. With a background as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney, Judge Bolton understands the importance of fairness, due process, and public safety in every case that comes before the court.
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​As a conservative Republican, Judge Bolton has a firm commitment to applying the law as it is written and believes that justice is best served through impartiality, consistency, and unwavering respect for the Constitution. Every case is approached with objectivity, ensuring that each party is heard, rights are protected, and outcomes are rooted in the law, not personal opinion.
​As a former prosecutor, Judge Bolton worked closely with law enforcement and victims to seek justice and protect the community. As a defense attorney, he fought to uphold the constitutional rights of individuals, ensuring fair treatment and access to justice for all. This dual perspective brings depth and insight to every judicial decision. Bolton’s handling of tens of thousands of cases over twenty years provides him with a unique benefit of scrutinizing cases from a variety of perspectives.
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Judge Bolton has worked relentlessly to ensure that CCC9 affords a fair forum for the parties, as well as maintaining the highest levels of efficiency and accessibility. He proudly presides over one of the busiest trial courts in the County, where jury trials are held regularly, and justice moves promptly without sacrificing fairness. CCC9 has cleared more trials than many of the other courts, has been actively trying felony cases that have been assigned to the court, and has maintained a clearance rate well over 100%, disposing of more cases per year than filed per year. Every day presents new challenges, and Judge Bolton meets them with a strong work ethic and a deep sense of duty to serving the public.
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Judge Bolton attends Central Bible Church in Fort Worth with his family. He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Jennifer, for more than 25 years, and he is the proud dad of two daughters. In his free time, he attempts to keep up with his daughters’ activities as well as attempting to be the magnanimous person that his English Springer Spaniels believe him to be.
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The Republican Primary will be held on March 3, 2026. Judge Bolton looks forward to serving you as Judge of CCC9 for another term!
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Endorsements
Tim O’Hare, Tarrant County Judge
Matt Krause, Tarrant County Commissioner, Pct 3
Manny Ramirez, Tarrant County Commissioner, Pct 4
Bill Waybourn, Tarrant County Sheriff
Tom Wilder, Tarrant County District Clerk
Rick Barnes, Tarrant County Tax Assessor
Armin Mizani, Mayor, Town of Keller
Shannon Dubberly, Keller City Council, Place 1
Ross McMullin, Keller City Council, Mayor Pro Tem
Greg Will, Keller City Council, Place 2
Karen Brennan, Keller City Council, Place 3
Ricky Rodriguez, NRH City Council, Assoc. Mayor Pro Tem
John H. Miller, Hurst City Council, Mayor Pro Tem
Nate Schatzline, State Rep – HD93
Tony Tinderholt, State Rep– HD94
David Cook, State Rep – HD96
John McQueeney, State Rep – HD97
Carla Gonzalez, Area Leader – HD91
Darl Easton, Area Leader – HD92
Steve Eklund, Area Leader – HD94
David Lambertsen, Area Leader – HD95
Dana Cappellitti, Area Leader – HD96
Amie Super, Area Leader – HD97
Katheryn Moore, Area Leader – HD99
Vanessa Mason, Area Leader – HD101
Marshall Hobbs, Precinct Chair 1120
Mona Puente, Precinct Chair 1199
Sherry Lewis, Precinct Chair 1271
April Moore, Precinct Chair 1380
Mark Hanson, Precinct Chair 2055
Brenda Dietrich, Precinct Chair 2145
Bill Eastland, Precinct Chair 2168
Francine DeLongchamp, Precinct Chair 2171
Brenda Hayes, Precinct Chair 2262
Joseph Poth, Precinct Chair 2266
Jessica Gray, Precinct Chair 2360
Bill Daley, Precinct Chair 2442
Brooks McKenzie, Precinct Chair 2468
Susan Valliant, Precinct Chair 2174
Craig Ownby, Precinct Chair 2613
Mark Hayes, Precinct Chair 2644
Lisa Ventura, Precinct Chair 2745
Laura Oakley, Precinct Chair 3035
Kimberly George, Precinct Chair 2205
Jill Tate, Precinct Chair 3193
Janna Easton, Precinct Chair 3212
Mark Davis, Precinct Chair 2220
Lucila Seri, Precinct Chair 2228
Sheridan King, Precinct Chair 3283
Lynda Haltom, Precinct Chair 3330
Mona Bailey, Precinct Chair 3333
John Brieger, Precinct Chair 3390
Vandolyn Roszell, Precinct Chair 3392
Chuck Mogged, Precinct Chair 3241
James Ashby, Precinct Chair 3335
Mary Childs, Precinct Chair 3527
Cathryn Johnston, Precinct Chair 4191
Aaron James, Precinct Chair 4204
John Raymond, Precinct Chair 4259
Laura Forkner Pritchett, Precinct Chair 4340
Cheryl Bean, Precinct Chair 4343
Natalie Gonzalez, Precinct Chair 4374
Jim Sutton, Precinct Chair 4410
Catherine Hartman, Precinct Chair 4452
Andra Beatty, Precinct Chair 4508
Cooper Morse, Precinct Chair 4713
