Word hit this week that Judge Don Chrestman of the 43rd Judicial District in Parker County will retire come December 31. Chrestman has been on the bench since 2000. See the Star Telegram Coverage and the Weatherford Democrat Coverage on his retirement. No word yet, at least not publicly, on who will be appointed to fill the remainder of his two year term.
Jeff Swain of the District Attorney's Office had some positive comments to say about the Judge, and I'd have to agree with him. The times I've appeared in Chrestman's court, he's been fair, heard both sides of the argument, and made a reasonable legal decision. I know stories get tossed around about judges that side with prosecutors or, as some defense attorneys say, "sit second chair for the state on every case." IMHO, Chrestman has never shown me that he is one of those types. Parker County is losing a good judge.
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