Patrick "Pat" Patterson
Visiting Senior Judge / Former JP
Biography
Patrick “Pat” Patterson serves as a Visiting Senior Judge in Bell County, Texas. Senior judges are retired or former judges who have been assigned to hear cases in Bell County district courts on a visiting basis.
Visiting senior judges bring extensive judicial experience to the cases they hear. Judge Patterson is among several senior judges assigned to Bell County to preside over criminal trials, civil litigation, and other matters as needed by the local courts.
The use of visiting judges is an important tool for maintaining efficient court operations in Bell County, particularly given the high volume of cases generated by the county’s growing population and the presence of Fort Cavazos.
Judge Patterson’s assignments in Bell County are recorded in Odyssey case management system records.
Credentials & Education
Status
- Visiting Senior Judge
Qualifications
- Former Texas judge with senior judicial status
- Assignment by the Texas Supreme Court or Regional Presiding Judge
Professional History
Bell County Courts — Visiting Senior Judge Hears cases as assigned in Bell County district courts.
Prior Judicial Service — Former Texas Judge Served as a judge prior to assuming senior/visiting status.
Record
Court case records reflecting Judge Patterson’s assignments in Bell County will be added here as available from Odyssey records.
Patrick “Pat” Patterson is a former Justice of the Peace in Bell County, Texas, who continues to serve as a visiting or senior judge.