Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jonathan Richey as Judge of the 369th Judicial District Court, which serves Anderson, Cherokee, and Leon Counties. Richey’s term will last until December 31, 2026, or until a successor is elected and qualified.
Richey is currently the Cherokee County District Attorney. His previous roles include first assistant district attorney and assistant county attorney for Cherokee County. He is involved in several professional organizations such as the Texas District and County Attorney Association, Cherokee County Bar Association, and the Federalist Society.
In addition to his legal work, Richey serves on multiple boards including 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.
