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The Travis County Criminal District Courts celebrated the retirement of Magistrate Judge Leon Grizzard with a reception held at the Black-Thurman courthouse on May 21.
Honoring Judge Grizzard
The reception was preceded by a program at which various speakers addressed Grizzard’s impact on the court system and Travis County.
Speakers included:
- 147th District Court Judge Cliff Brown
- Austin Bar President-Elect Judge Maya Guerra Gamble
- 403rd District Court Judge Brandy Mueller
- Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez
- Austin attorney Bill Browning
- Assistant District Attorney Michelle Hallee
- Austin attorney Krista Chacona
During the program, a portrait of Judge Grizzard was unveiled, while the Travis County Criminal District judges sat in the jury box listening to the speakers.
A Celebration of Judge Grizzard’s Career
After the program, attendees gathered for a banquet of home-cooked food prepared by Austin attorney Jill Gately.
Thank you to everyone who attended this special event.
We wish Judge Grizzard a happy retirement!
