Mid City Times

Published on June 26, 2024

City Council reappointed judges to the Fort Worth Municipal Court on Tuesday and appointed a new chief judge and deputy chief judge.

“I’m proud to announce that two esteemed judges – Simon González and Andrew Bradshaw – both with deep knowledge of our judicial system and strong commitments to legal ethics, will assume new roles in Fort Worth Municipal Court,” said Assistant City Manager Valerie Washington. “We look forward to seeing all of our judges proactively initiating improvements to our judicial processes and using cooperative problem-solving techniques to assist residents in the courtroom.”

Municipal Court judges are appointed to two-year terms. Their terms run from April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2026.

Chief Judge Simon C. González is a Fort Worth native and was raised in the Northside. He served as Fort Worth’s midnight jail judge from his appointment in 2002 until 2019 when he was appointed deputy chief judge. During his tenure with the City, González has established the process for transferring people for a mental health assessment at the jail; created the virtual attorney plea docket procedure and forms during the COVID-19 pandemic (which is still used by the court today); and developed the public recognizance bond process in collaboration with the Fort Worth Marshals (permitting qualified people to be released without being transported to jail).

Deputy Chief Judge Andrew Bradshaw, an honors graduate of Texas Christian University and Baylor University School of Law, was appointed to the court as a full-time judge in 2006. Bradshaw consistently demonstrates advanced proficiency and accuracy in processing judicial administrative dockets and is known for his positive interactions with court personnel and patrons appearing before the court.

Court Director William Rumuly said: “I am excited to continue working with Chief Judge González and Deputy Chief Judge Bradshaw in their new roles. Their experience and background are a great asset to the Court.”

The appointments became necessary when Chief Judge Danny Rodgers resigned late in 2023 after 27½ years in the Municipal Courts.

Other full-time municipal court judges who were reappointed on Tuesday are:

Photo: Chief Judge Simon C. Gonzalez, left, and Deputy Chief Judge Andrew Bradshaw.

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