Experience

Explore a career dedicated to the law, demonstrating the integrity and fairness essential for a good judge

Keeping Fort Bend Safe Since 2016

A strong and fair judiciary starts with judges who listen to the community. I believe the court must be accessible and responsive to the people it serves. As your candidate for Judge, my primary mission is to bring a voice of experience, common sense, and impartiality to the bench. I am eager to hear your concerns and share my vision for a more effective court system. I invite you to learn more about my background and connect with the campaign team today.

O’Neil’s extensive experience as District Judge in Fort Bend County, years of law enforcement experience, as well as his 20 years of legal practice, gives him a deep understanding of the justice system from all angles, making him uniquely qualified to serve as judge. His passion is for the protection of everyone’s civil rights in our courts.

Education

Judicial Experience

Associate District Judge

Fort Bend County, Texas - 240th Judicial District Court (January 2023 - December 2024)

  • Appointed by the Presiding Judge of the 240th District Court.
  • Presided over a wide range of legal matters, including criminal felony cases, civil suits, and appeals from lower courts.
Presiding District Judge

State of Texas Judiciary Division, Richmond, TX - 268th Judicial District Court (January 2019 - January 2023)

Managed felony criminal matters, complex civil litigation, and appeals from lower courts.

Assistant Public Defender - Trial Division

Fort Bend County Public Defender’s Office, Richmond, TX (February 2016 - December 2018)

Handled criminal defense cases from intake through trial for indigent defendants, including pre-trial motions, voir dire, and trial advocacy.

Attorney - Sole Practitioner

 Fort Bend County, TX (December 2000 - February 2016)

General practice with a focus on criminal defense and civil rights violations. Represented clients from arraignment to trial, with additional work in family law and civil tort litigation.

Student Attorney, Criminal Law Clinic

 Tulane University, New Orleans, LA (August 1999 - May 2000)

Represented indigent clients in criminal cases from discovery through trial.

Legal Researcher

Drug Policy Forum of Texas, Houston, TX (July 1999 - November 1999)

Conducted legal research to assist in a public relations campaign aimed at challenging local drug laws