Re-Elect Judge Margaret O'Brien

Meet your Local JP

Judge Margaret O'Brien serves as Dallas County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2, Place 1.

Judge O'Brien has served our community on the bench in The People's Court since being elected in 2018. Under her leadership, the court cleared a significant backlog left by her predecessor and turned the court into one of the busiest in Dallas County.

What Does Your Justice of the Peace Do?

Dallas County has five Justice of the Peace districts, with each district electing two JPs and one Constable. Precinct 2 consists of Balch Springs, far East Dallas, Garland, Mesquite, Rowlett, Sachse, and Sunnyvale. Justices of the Peace have jurisdiction over small civil claims cases of up to $20,000, such as contact disputes, insurance claims, car or home repair disputes, as well as other civil cases like debt claims/credit card cases and evictions. The court also handles minor criminal cases that are class C misdemeanor and below, including traffic tickets. Additionally, JP's also may issue mental warrants, occupational driver's license, and conduct marriage ceremonies.

Fairness & Integrity

Providing Rights and Resources

Judge O'Brien upholds the law and fairness by ensuring everyone is given their chance in the courtroom.

Providing Rights and Resources

Judge O'Brien provides resources to legal assistance, representation, and financial assurances for renters.

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Providing Rights and Resources

A Model Court For Excellence

Judge O'Brien is committed to family and community safety by issuing mental health warrants.

A Model Court For Excellence

Providing Rights and Resources

A Model Court For Excellence

Judge O'Brien was recognized as a model court by the Texas Justice Court Training Center, and serves as a trainer.

Judge Margaret o'brien

DELIVERING FAIRNESS for ALL OF OUR community

Meet your Local JP

Judge Margaret O'Brien serves as Dallas County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2, Place 1.

What Does Your Justice of the Peace Do?

"As your Justice of the Peace, it's my job to ensure everyone is treated fairly in The People's Courtroom."

Fairness & Integrity

Providing Rights and Resources

Providing Rights and Resources

Providing Rights and Resources

Providing Rights and Resources

Providing Rights and Resources

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Providing Rights and Resources

A Model Court For Excellence

A Model Court For Excellence

Providing Rights and Resources

A Model Court For Excellence

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