for Kaufman County Court at Law No. 1
A Good Man Doing a Great Job
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The Honorable Dennis Patman Jones
Judge of the Kaufman County Court at Law
For the past four years, I have served as the Presiding Judge of the Kaufman County Court at Law. It has been my honor to administer justice with the jurisdiction of criminal cases (mostly misdemeanors, some felonies), juveniles and general civil docket. The efficiency of the court is the key in providing defendants and plaintiffs' cases to being settled in a timely manner, saving taxpayers dollars and reducing the backlog.
The quote is appropriate, "Justice delayed is justice denied."
The other component of Kaufman County Court at Law is DWI Diversion Court which provides guidance and treatment for non-violent DWIs. Each
participant is held accountable and highly monitored to graduate to become a productive member of society. Another component is the Mental Illness Court which partners with the criminal justice system and community resources to facilitate and assist for the best possible outcome for all. The purpose is to provide representation to the individuals with mental health issues and seek solutions to dispose of the criminal cases.
As a judge, I bring experience, fairness, integrity and a balanced temperament to the courtroom so all that appear in the court receive justice. My conservative values of Faith and Family is center and key to my life.
My goal and vow are
1. The Constitution is centerpiece in all judicial proceedings in my court.
2. Never to legislate from the bench.
3. To truly interpret the laws as the laws were written.
A judicial bench is no place to learn as you go.
I am seeking your support.
Thank you for your consideration.
Dennis Patman Jones
Judge, County Court at Law
Kaufman County
The Honorable
Dennis Patman Jones
Judge of the Kaufman County Court at Law
Judge Jones grew up in Linden, Texas with a population of 1900 citizens. He attended Linden-Kildare High School before going off to college where he was an undergraduate at the University of Texas.
He has 4 children, Austin, who is a State Trooper here in Texas; Kellan, who is a school teacher in Atlanta, TX; Jordan, who is a nurse in Marshall, TX, and McCrae, who works for the federal government.
Judge Jones spends his spare time enjoying his summer time hobbies of growing berries and fruit trees where he will then make jelly. In the winter he occupies his time by making clocks, hunting, cooking. He is an Eagle Scout and worked many years at the Boy Scout Camp in Arkansas.
He has worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Dallas County for 17 years in the trial division. He was also the elected District Attorney in Cass County, TX. He was in private practice for 12 years prior to becoming the County Court-at-Law judge.
He has tried hundreds of jury trials, and several Capital Murder cases.
He attends First Baptist Church in Kaufman.
