Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jonathan Richey as Judge of the 369th Judicial District Court, covering Anderson, Cherokee, and Leon Counties. Richey’s term will last until December 31, 2026, or until a successor is elected and qualified.
Richey currently serves as the Cherokee County District Attorney. His previous roles include first assistant district attorney and assistant county attorney for Cherokee County. He is involved with several professional organizations such as the Texas District and County Attorney Association, Cherokee County Bar Association, and the Federalist Society.
Richey also participates in community service through his positions on the boards of The Crisis Center Of Anderson and Cherokee Counties, Volunteer Council for the Rusk State Hospital Board, Cherokee County Child Fatality Review Board, and the Rusk Education Foundation. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Texas A&M University and a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
“Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jonathan Richey as Judge of the 369th Judicial District Court in Anderson, Cherokee, and Leon Counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.”
