Clayton M. Rankin

Professional career

• Clayton (Clay) M. Rankin is a Republican Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4 in Hunt County, Texas, serving since January 1, 2023, with a term ending December 31, 2030
• Holds a Master of Criminal Justice from the University of Colorado and has completed multiple law enforcement training programs

Education

Additional information

• Served in the U.S. Army as a Combat Military Police officer in Desert Storm and the Iraq War, including a notable act of valor in Kuwait during the Iraq War, for which he received the Bronze Star for Valor
• Rankin maintains a channel (“Judge Clay Rankin”) for magistration updates, though it currently has limited content
• Civilian Law Enforcement: Worked for the City of Northglenn, Colorado, earning the Medal of Valor; later served as a court‐appointed criminal defense investigator and crime scene reconstruction expert
• Other Roles: Owned a private investigation and security firm in Colorado; served as an advocate for the Army Wounded Warrior Program after a severe injury in Iraq
• Clay Rankin’s career spans U.S. Army service, civilian law enforcement, and private investigation work
• Note: As a Justice of the Peace, Rankin handles local criminal and civil matters within his precinct, including misdemeanors, traffic cases, and certain civil disputes