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Bell County, TX Currently Serving

Gregory Johnson

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 1

Biography

Gregory Johnson is the Justice of the Peace for Bell County Precinct 4, Place 1. The Precinct 4 JP courts serve the Killeen area of Bell County, which is the largest city in the county and home to a significant population connected with Fort Cavazos.

As JP for Precinct 4 Place 1, Judge Johnson presides over Class C misdemeanor criminal cases, small claims civil matters up to $20,000, eviction proceedings, and emergency protective orders. The Killeen JP courts handle a high volume of cases due to the city’s population.

Judge Johnson’s court handles thousands of cases annually, ranging from traffic offenses to civil disputes between landlords and tenants. The eviction docket is particularly busy in Killeen due to the large rental market serving the military community.

Judge Johnson’s term expires December 31, 2028. He is a Democrat.

Credentials & Education

Office

  • Justice of the Peace, Bell County Precinct 4, Place 1

Qualifications

  • Texas JP certification

Professional Memberships

  • Justice of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas

Professional History

Bell County Precinct 4 Place 1 — Justice of the Peace Presides over Class C misdemeanors, small claims, evictions, and protective orders serving the Killeen area. Term expires 2028.

Gregory Johnson is the Justice of the Peace for Bell County Precinct 4, Place 1, serving the Killeen area of Bell County.

Case Load & Decision Summary

Based on an analysis of 6322 recently resolved cases, the following is a summary of the judge’s major caseload and how they typically decide them.

The Success Rate measures how often the Plaintiff/Filer (e.g., the landlord, debt collector, or state) wins a judgment. Cases that were dismissed or resulted in a judgment for the defendant lower this rate. Active or pending cases are excluded.

Case Type Resolved Cases Plaintiff Success Rate
Contract: Evictions - Residential 4248 83.1%
Debt/Contract: Debt Collection 1016 77.2%
Other Civil: Small Claims 508 58.3%