Judge J M (Pat) PhelanJudge J.M. (Pat) Phelan, J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston; BBA (Finance), Texas Tech University, is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in criminal law. He was in private practice and served as a county attorny for several years prior to being appointed by the Texas governor as District Judge for the 286th Judicial District of Texas and then being elected to subsequent terms as District Judge. Prior to having served as District Judge, now in his twelfth year, Phelan was involved in extensive litigation, both in private practice and as country attorney; some cases involved sovereign immunity issues. Read More Read Less