Will Ward

Professional career

• Current, elected judge of Williamson County Court at Law No. 5, with a term ending in 2028
• Appointed as the judge of Williamson County Court at Law No. 5 on August 30, 2022, and officially took his oath of office on October 3, 2022, following the creation of the court during the 2021 legislative session, which became effective October 1, 2022

Education

Additional information

• He is a member of the Republican Party and won re-election in the general election on November 5, 2024, securing his current term through December 31, 2028.
• He is also a 2000 graduate of the Virginia Military Institute and a 1996 high school graduate of Mineral Wells, Texas.
• Before his judicial appointment, Ward held the role of an Assistant District Attorney for six years in Williamson County and four years in Brazos County.
• He has extensive legal experience in prosecution and courtroom procedures, contributing to his qualifications for the bench.
• His career spans military service, prosecutorial work, and legal practice, making him a well-qualified figure in the Texas judicial system.
• Ward attended Texas Tech University School of Law on the Post-9/11 GI Bill after serving ten years as a combat engineer officer in the United States Marine Corps, where he earned several medals for his service.
• Judge Ward resides in Georgetown, Texas, with his wife, Amberly, and their dog, Scout.
• His background combines military service, legal expertise, and community involvement, reflecting a strong foundation for his role on the bench.