Jennifer Hopgood

Professional career

Education

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• Officially sworn in as Associate Municipal Judge on February 25, 2026 during a city ceremony.
• Licensed Texas attorney (Bar No. 24073010) admitted in 2011, with over 15 years of legal experience.
• Roles in Travis County legal services.
• Jail magistration — overseeing certain administrative and procedural matters in the municipal jail.
• This appointment supports the continued operation of Odessa’s municipal court system.
• Also a former teacher, which she says drives her passion for working with young people and helping keep communities safe.
• Jennifer Lyn Hopgood is the newly sworn‐in Associate Municipal Judge for the City of Odessa, Texas, serving part‐time in juvenile docket sessions and jail magistration duties.
• She has resided in Odessa for about two and a half years prior to her appointment and looks forward to contributing to the community’s safety and justice system.
• Hopgood described this as her first time serving as a judge, expressing excitement and honor to be part of the City of Odessa.
• She emphasized her desire to “give back in a part‐time capacity” and make a positive impact on the bench.