The citizens of Tarrant County Precinct 8 elected me to serve as their Justice of the Peace in 2010. On January 1, 2011, I was sworn in as the first African American female JP in Tarrant County. I took an oath that I would to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this state, so help me God. That is an oath that I took to heart.

 Dr. Martin Luther King wrote: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”  Justice will always be served in my courtroom. I serve with honor, dignity, compassion and respect. Every citizen who comes into my courtroom has a voice.

Every morning as I take the bench I ask God for three things: the wisdom of Solomon, the patience of Job, and the boldness of David.

I appreciate the opportunity to serve you!!!

Respectfully,

Judge Lisa R. Woodard