County Attorney Staff

County Attorney Jana Duty
County Attorney Jana Duty has been the County Attorney since January 2005. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she graduated with honors in English and became a high school English teacher at Winston Churchill High School before entering law school. She attended St. Mary’s University School of Law, and worked at the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office as a family violence prosecutor after graduating from law school.
She and her husband Daniel moved to Williamson County in 1997 and Mrs. Duty began working for the Williamson County Attorney’s Office, where she represented Child Protective Services and victims of family violence for protective orders before entering private practice for four years where she practiced adult and juvenile criminal defense and ad-litem work with Child Protective Services. During these four years, Mrs. Duty and her husband became licensed foster parents and fostered three children.
Mrs. Duty is very proud of her Texas heritage, as she is seventh generation “Texan”. She is a direct descendant of Joseph Duty, who was one of the “Old Three Hundred” to come to Texas with Stephen F. Austin. Jana and Daniel have three children and three grandchildren.

Henry “Hank” Prejean
Henry “Hank” Prejean, Civil Chief
Hank Prejean is the Civil Chief. The Civil Chief’s areas of responsibility include civil litigation and the handling and defense of claims against Williamson County officials or Williamson County; legal advisor to the Sheriff’s Department and other County officials or their employees on various civil issues and potential liability / claim issues; and the handling of or response to subpoenas against County officials and employees.
Hank Prejean graduated with Honors from Lamar University in 1976 and obtained a J.D. degree from South Texas College of Law in 1983. Mr. Prejean joined the County Attorney’s Office in April, 2009. Previously, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Civil Division of the Brazoria County District Attorney’s Office for over twenty-two years where he served as the Chief, Civil Division for over nine years. Prior to government service, Mr. Prejean worked as an associate attorney in a civil law firm and as a title analyst/division order analyst for Tenneco Oil Company and Getty Oil Company.
Mr. Prejean’s civil litigation experience includes several reported/published cases: Brazoria County v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 391 F.3d 685 (5th Cir. 2004), Cudd v. Aldrich, 982 F.Supp. 463 (S.D. Tex. 1997), Callahan v. Brazoria County Children's Protective Servs. Unit, 2003 Tex. App. LEXIS 4810 (Tex. App. - Houston 1st Dist. June 5, 2003) and Kesler v. King, 29 F. Supp. 2d 356 (S.D. Tex. 1998).

Doyle
Doyle "Dee" Hobbs is the Chief of the Criminal Division for the County Attorney’s Office. As Chief, Mr. Hobbs is responsible for overseeing the activities of the nine criminal court prosecutors assigned to prosecuting adult misdemeanor offenses and supervising the four adult misdemeanor investigators. The primary objective of this position is to ensure the entire criminal division of the County Attorney’s Office meets the needs of local law enforcement, the courts, and the citizens of Williamson County, Texas.
Dee Hobbs graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 1997 and earned his J.D. degree from Baylor Law School in 2000.
Mr. Hobbs joined the County Attorney’s Office in 2001. Mr. Hobbs has prosecuted adult misdemeanor cases, Child Protective Services cases, Protective Order cases, was instrumental in the creation of the Williamson County DWI/Drug Court program, and implemented the County Attorney’s direct file procedure. Mr. Hobbs has been recognized by the Texas Municipal Police Association and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Williamson County.
Mr. Hobbs also provides training to police academies, local law enforcement, and for Texas Justice Court Judges Association.

Alice Emerson
Alice Emerson is the Family Justice Chief. The Family Justice Chief is responsible for planning and directing the preparation and prosecution of Child Protective Services cases, including the drafting of legal documents and providing the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services court representation for hearings and trials. Additional responsibilities include supervising other division attorneys and support staff, and providing legal expertise and guidance in relevant areas of the law.
Alice Emerson obtained her B.A. in psychology from Hendrix College in 1996 and earned her J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law in 2002. Ms. Emerson joined the Williamson County Attorney’s Office in 2005. She previously served as an assistant district attorney in Cameron County, Texas.

Michael Cox
Michael Cox is a Juvenile Prosecutor that is assigned to the 395th District Court. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1996 and earned his J.D. from South Texas college of Law in May 2000. He has been licensed to practice law since May 2001. He joined the County Attorney’s Office in 2001.

Kevin Stryker
Kevin Stryker, Assistant County Attorney, is the chief prosecutor of County Court at Law Number Three in Williamson County, Texas. Kevin joined the Williamson County Attorney’s Office in 2004 after serving as an Assistant District Attorney in San Jacinto County from 2003-04. Prior to becoming a prosecutor, Kevin attended Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, from 1992-97, where he graduated with Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Religious Studies, with a minor in Economics. After Trinity, Kevin travelled and studied throughout Europe and Asia from 1997-99. In 1999, Kevin returned to Houston, his hometown, and attended the University of Houston School of Law. While a law student, Kevin interned with the Child Abuse Division of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office in 2001. Kevin earned his J.D. in 2002, graduating Cum Laude.

Tina Graves
Tina Graves is an assistant county attorney assigned to prosecute misdemeanor cases in the County Court at Law Number One. She obtained her undergraduate degree from North Texas State University in 1983 and earned her J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2001. She was named the 2008 Prosecutor of the Year by the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center.
Ms. Graves joined the CA’s office in December 2005. She also served as Child Protective Services and Protective Order prosecutor. Previously, she was in private practice with Baumann and Graves, LLP and served as a law clerk at the Tenth Court of Appeals.

Brandon Dakroub
Brandon Dakroub

Jackie Borcherding
Jackie Borcherding has served as the Chief Prosecutor of County Court at Law #2 for three years, supervising the prosecution of 3000 misdemeanor cases per year. Additionally, she handles the DWI/Drug Court, the Law Internship Program, Special Prosecution cases and special Family Violence cases.
Jackie Borcherding graduated magna cum laude from Rice University in May 2002 and earned her J.D. degree from Baylor Law School, graduating cum laude, in May 2005. She was the Judicial Clerk for Presiding Judge Sharon Keller of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals from 2005-2006. Ms. Borcherding joined the Williamson County Attorney’s Office in July 2006. Since then, she has prosecuted in County Courts at Law #1, #2 and #3, as well in the 395th Judicial District Court. In 2009, she co-founded the Women’s Law Section of the Williamson County Bar Association. She was the first prosecutor inaugurated into the Williamson County Victims’ Advocates Wall of Fame in April 2010.

Brent Webster
Brent Webster is an Assistant County Attorney currently serving in the Family Justice Division. Mr. Webster is responsible for planning and directing the preparation and prosecution of Child Protective Services cases, including the drafting of legal documents and providing the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services court representation for hearings and trials.
Brent Webster obtained his B.A. in Political Science from Southwestern University in 2003 and earned his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 2005. Mr. Webster joined the Williamson County Attorney’s Office in 2006 and served as a criminal prosecutor until being promoted to the Family Justice Division in 2009.

Jo Poenitzsch
Jo Poenitzsch obtained her B.S. in Criminal Justice from Texas State University in 1999 and earned her J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 2003. Ms. Poenitzsch joined the Williamson County Attorney’s Office in 2007. She previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in Harris County, Texas.

Heather Trice
Heather Trice is from the Central Texas area. She grew up in Lorena, Texas and went to college at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. After graduating, Heather moved to Lubbock where she attended law school at the Texas Tech University School of Law. Once she finished law school, she returned to the Waco area to pursue her legal career.
Heather worked for one year at the Milam County and District Attorney’s office as the Violence Against Women Act prosecutor where she handled cases ranging from Protective Orders and Misdemeanor Assaults all the way up to Intoxication Assault and Aggravated Sexual Assault.
Since November of 2007 Heather has been an Assistant County Attorney with the Williamson County Attorney’s office. Here she handles all levels of Misdemeanor criminal cases. She works with the Justice of the Peace Courts to prosecute traffic violations and is currently assigned to County Court at Law # 3 as the second prosecutor. In this position, she handles plea negotiations, evidentiary hearings, trials to the court and trials to a jury.
Heather knew when she was still in high school that she wanted to pursue a career as a prosecutor and worked through school with that goal in mind. She interned and clerked with the Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney’s office. "I love my job and I love the community I live in and work to protect. I have been blessed to have a great boss, staff and co-workers here to help me be the best advocate for Williamson County residents that I can." - Heather Trice

Melissa Hervey
Melissa Hervey is an Assistant County Attorney with the Williamson County Attorney’s Office. Melissa joined the County Attorney’s Office in January, 2009, after working briefly as a defense attorney in Bexar County with her stepfather’s law practice. Prior to the start of her legal career, Melissa attended The University of Texas at Austin from 2002-05, where she studied government and business. After college, Melissa attended St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas, where she was born and raised. Melissa graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Mary’s in 2008.
Since joining the Williamson County Attorney’s Office, Melissa has prosecuted all levels of misdemeanor criminal offenses, but now is the lead appellate prosecutor for the office.

Jo Poenitzsch
Brian Klas is a Misdemeanor Prosecutor. While serving out an enlistment in the United States Navy, Mr. Klas earned a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia College of Missouri. Later, he was awarded a J.D. from Texas Wesleyan School of Law in Fort Worth Texas.
Prior to joining the Williamson County Attorney's Office, Mr. Klas worked for three years as a Prosecutor with the Walker County Criminal District Attorney's Office in Huntsville, Texas.

Stephanie Maugham
Stephanie Maugham is an assistant county attorney assigned to prosecute misdemeanor cases in County Court at Law No. 1. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas in 2004 and earned her J.D. from Regent University School of Law in 2009. While at Regent University she became a senior board member of the Trial Advocacy Board and represented the school at trial competitions. Ms. Maugham joined the County Attorney’s Office in July 2010.

David Brown
David Brown is an Assistant County Attorney and the Protective Order Prosecutor for Williamson County. He is responsible for representing victims of family violence in protective order hearings against their abusers. Mr. Brown obtained his B.A. in Government in 2007 with minors in History and Spanish from the University of Texas at Austin in 2007. He earned his J.D. from Brigham Young University in 2010. Mr. Brown joined the Williamson County Attorney’s Office in 2010.

Alma A. Vasquez Alma A. Vasquez is the Victim Assistance Coordinator – Juvenile Division for Williamson County Attorney’s Office. Mrs. Vasquez has the responsibility to inform and provide the assistance to victims and their families through the aftermath of crime and to help them understand the Juvenile Justice System. According to Section 57.002 of the Family Code, a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim is entitled to receive the rights of benefits through Judicial System. Mrs. Vasquez works closely with prosecuting attorneys, probation department, law enforcement agencies and victim’s advocates as well. In addition, Mrs. Vasquez assists victims of family violence during the process of a protective order against their offender.
Mrs. Vasquez came on board with the County Attorney’s Office in 2006. She is a member of the Williamson County Child Protective Team (CAC), Texas District and County Attorney’s Association (TDCAA) and the National Center for Victims of Crime.

Wanda Ivicic Wanda Ivicic is the Victim Assistance Coordinator for Williamson County Attorney’s Office, Adult Misdemeanor Division. She ensures that all victims or the guardian of a victim is afforded the rights granted to them by Chapter 56 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Mrs. Ivicic works closely with appropriate law enforcement agencies and their advocates as well as prosecuting attorneys and the probation department to guide victims through the criminal justice process. Additionally, Mrs. Ivicic assists victims of family violence in obtaining protective orders against their abuser.
Mrs. Ivicic joined the County Attorney’s office in 2004. She is a member of the Texas District and County Attorneys Association (TDCAA), Texas Victim Services Association and The National Center for Victims of Crime. In 2007 Mrs. Ivicic was recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving for outstanding service and exceptional dedication.

	County Attorney Jana Duty has been the County Attorney since January 2005. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she graduated with honors in English and became a high school English teacher at Winston Churchill High School before entering law school. She attended St. Mary’s University School of Law, and worked at the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office as a family violence prosecutor after graduating from law school. She and her husband Daniel moved to Williamson County in 1997 and Mrs. Duty began working for the Williamson County Attorney’s Office, where she represented Child Protective Services and victims of family violence for protective orders before entering private practice for four years where she practiced adult and juvenile criminal defense and ad-litem work with Child Protective Services. During these four years, Mrs. Duty and her husband became licensed foster parents and fostered three children. Mrs. Duty is very proud of her Texas heritage, as she is seventh generation “Texan”. She is a direct descendant of Joseph Duty, who was one of the “Old Three Hundred” to come to Texas with Stephen F. Austin. Jana and Daniel have three children and three grandchildren.
	Henry “Hank” Prejean, Civil Chief Hank Prejean is the Civil Chief. The Civil Chief’s areas of responsibility include civil litigation and the handling and defense of claims against Williamson County officials or Williamson County; legal advisor to the Sheriff’s Department and other County officials or their employees on various civil issues and potential liability / claim issues; and the handling of or response to subpoenas against County officials and employees. Hank Prejean graduated with Honors from Lamar University in 1976 and obtained a J.D. degree from South Texas College of Law in 1983. Mr. Prejean joined the County Attorney’s Office in April, 2009. Previously, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Civil Division of the Brazoria County District Attorney’s Office for over twenty-two years where he served as the Chief, Civil Division for over nine years. Prior to government service, Mr. Prejean worked as an associate attorney in a civil law firm and as a title analyst/division order analyst for Tenneco Oil Company and Getty Oil Company. Mr. Prejean’s civil litigation experience includes several reported/published cases: Brazoria County v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 391 F.3d 685 (5th Cir. 2004), Cudd v. Aldrich, 982 F.Supp. 463 (S.D. Tex. 1997), Callahan v. Brazoria County Children's Protective Servs. Unit, 2003 Tex. App. LEXIS 4810 (Tex. App. - Houston 1st Dist. June 5, 2003) and Kesler v. King, 29 F. Supp. 2d 356 (S.D. Tex. 1998).
	Doyle "Dee" Hobbs is the Chief of the Criminal Division for the County Attorney’s Office. As Chief, Mr. Hobbs is responsible for overseeing the activities of the nine criminal court prosecutors assigned to prosecuting adult misdemeanor offenses and supervising the four adult misdemeanor investigators. The primary objective of this position is to ensure the entire criminal division of the County Attorney’s Office meets the needs of local law enforcement, the courts, and the citizens of Williamson County, Texas. Dee Hobbs graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 1997 and earned his J.D. degree from Baylor Law School in 2000. Mr. Hobbs joined the County Attorney’s Office in 2001. Mr. Hobbs has prosecuted adult misdemeanor cases, Child Protective Services cases, Protective Order cases, was instrumental in the creation of the Williamson County DWI/Drug Court program, and implemented the County Attorney’s direct file procedure. Mr. Hobbs has been recognized by the Texas Municipal Police Association and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Williamson County. Mr. Hobbs also provides training to police academies, local law enforcement, and for Texas Justice Court Judges Association.
	Alice Emerson is the Family Justice Chief. The Family Justice Chief is responsible for planning and directing the preparation and prosecution of Child Protective Services cases, including the drafting of legal documents and providing the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services court representation for hearings and trials. Additional responsibilities include supervising other division attorneys and support staff, and providing legal expertise and guidance in relevant areas of the law. Alice Emerson obtained her B.A. in psychology from Hendrix College in 1996 and earned her J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law in 2002. Ms. Emerson joined the Williamson County Attorney’s Office in 2005. She previously served as an assistant district attorney in Cameron County, Texas.
	Michael Cox is a Juvenile Prosecutor that is assigned to the 395th District Court. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1996 and earned his J.D. from South Texas college of Law in May 2000. He has been licensed to practice law since May 2001. He joined the County Attorney’s Office in 2001.
	Kevin Stryker, Assistant County Attorney, is the chief prosecutor of County Court at Law Number Three in Williamson County, Texas. Kevin joined the Williamson County Attorney’s Office in 2004 after serving as an Assistant District Attorney in San Jacinto County from 2003-04. Prior to becoming a prosecutor, Kevin attended Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, from 1992-97, where he graduated with Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Religious Studies, with a minor in Economics. After Trinity, Kevin travelled and studied throughout Europe and Asia from 1997-99. In 1999, Kevin returned to Houston, his hometown, and attended the University of Houston School of Law. While a law student, Kevin interned with the Child Abuse Division of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office in 2001. Kevin earned his J.D. in 2002, graduating Cum Laude.
	Tina Graves is an assistant county attorney assigned to prosecute misdemeanor cases in the County Court at Law Number One. She obtained her undergraduate degree from North Texas State University in 1983 and earned her J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2001. She was named the 2008 Prosecutor of the Year by the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center. Ms. Graves joined the CA’s office in December 2005. She also served as Child Protective Services and Protective Order prosecutor. Previously, she was in private practice with Baumann and Graves, LLP and served as a law clerk at the Tenth Court of Appeals.
	Brandon Dakroub
	Jackie Borcherding has served as the Chief Prosecutor of County Court at Law #2 for three years, supervising the prosecution of 3000 misdemeanor cases per year. Additionally, she handles the DWI/Drug Court, the Law Internship Program, Special Prosecution cases and special Family Violence cases. Jackie Borcherding graduated magna cum laude from Rice University in May 2002 and earned her J.D. degree from Baylor Law School, graduating cum laude, in May 2005. She was the Judicial Clerk for Presiding Judge Sharon Keller of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals from 2005-2006. Ms. Borcherding joined the Williamson County Attorney’s Office in July 2006. Since then, she has prosecuted in County Courts at Law #1, #2 and #3, as well in the 395th Judicial District Court. In 2009, she co-founded the Women’s Law Section of the Williamson County Bar Association. She was the first prosecutor inaugurated into the Williamson County Victims’ Advocates Wall of Fame in April 2010.
	Brent Webster is an Assistant County Attorney currently serving in the Family Justice Division. Mr. Webster is responsible for planning and directing the preparation and prosecution of Child Protective Services cases, including the drafting of legal documents and providing the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services court representation for hearings and trials. Brent Webster obtained his B.A. in Political Science from Southwestern University in 2003 and earned his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 2005. Mr. Webster joined the Williamson County Attorney’s Office in 2006 and served as a criminal prosecutor until being promoted to the Family Justice Division in 2009.
	Jo Poenitzsch obtained her B.S. in Criminal Justice from Texas State University in 1999 and earned her J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 2003. Ms. Poenitzsch joined the Williamson County Attorney’s Office in 2007. She previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in Harris County, Texas.

	Heather Trice is from the Central Texas area. She grew up in Lorena, Texas and went to college at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. After graduating, Heather moved to Lubbock where she attended law school at the Texas Tech University School of Law. Once she finished law school, she returned to the Waco area to pursue her legal career. Heather worked for one year at the Milam County and District Attorney’s office as the Violence Against Women Act prosecutor where she handled cases ranging from Protective Orders and Misdemeanor Assaults all the way up to Intoxication Assault and Aggravated Sexual Assault. Since November of 2007 Heather has been an Assistant County Attorney with the Williamson County Attorney’s office. Here she handles all levels of Misdemeanor criminal cases. She works with the Justice of the Peace Courts to prosecute traffic violations and is currently assigned to County Court at Law # 3 as the second prosecutor. In this position, she handles plea negotiations, evidentiary hearings, trials to the court and trials to a jury. Heather knew when she was still in high school that she wanted to pursue a career as a prosecutor and worked through school with that goal in mind. She interned and clerked with the Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney’s office. "I love my job and I love the community I live in and work to protect. I have been blessed to have a great boss, staff and co-workers here to help me be the best advocate for Williamson County residents that I can." - Heather Trice
	Melissa Hervey is an Assistant County Attorney with the Williamson County Attorney’s Office. Melissa joined the County Attorney’s Office in January, 2009, after working briefly as a defense attorney in Bexar County with her stepfather’s law practice. Prior to the start of her legal career, Melissa attended The University of Texas at Austin from 2002-05, where she studied government and business. After college, Melissa attended St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas, where she was born and raised. Melissa graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Mary’s in 2008. Since joining the Williamson County Attorney’s Office, Melissa has prosecuted all levels of misdemeanor criminal offenses, but now is the lead appellate prosecutor for the office.
	Brian Klas is a Misdemeanor Prosecutor. While serving out an enlistment in the United States Navy, Mr. Klas earned a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia College of Missouri. Later, he was awarded a J.D. from Texas Wesleyan School of Law in Fort Worth Texas. Prior to joining the Williamson County Attorney's Office, Mr. Klas worked for three years as a Prosecutor with the Walker County Criminal District Attorney's Office in Huntsville, Texas.
	Stephanie Maugham is an assistant county attorney assigned to prosecute misdemeanor cases in County Court at Law No. 1. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas in 2004 and earned her J.D. from Regent University School of Law in 2009. While at Regent University she became a senior board member of the Trial Advocacy Board and represented the school at trial competitions. Ms. Maugham joined the County Attorney’s Office in July 2010.
	David Brown is an Assistant County Attorney and the Protective Order Prosecutor for Williamson County. He is responsible for representing victims of family violence in protective order hearings against their abusers. Mr. Brown obtained his B.A. in Government in 2007 with minors in History and Spanish from the University of Texas at Austin in 2007. He earned his J.D. from Brigham Young University in 2010. Mr. Brown joined the Williamson County Attorney’s Office in 2010.
	Alma A. Vasquez is the Victim Assistance Coordinator – Juvenile Division for Williamson County Attorney’s Office. Mrs. Vasquez has the responsibility to inform and provide the assistance to victims and their families through the aftermath of crime and to help them understand the Juvenile Justice System. According to Section 57.002 of the Family Code, a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim is entitled to receive the rights of benefits through Judicial System. Mrs. Vasquez works closely with prosecuting attorneys, probation department, law enforcement agencies and victim’s advocates as well. In addition, Mrs. Vasquez assists victims of family violence during the process of a protective order against their offender. Mrs. Vasquez came on board with the County Attorney’s Office in 2006. She is a member of the Williamson County Child Protective Team (CAC), Texas District and County Attorney’s Association (TDCAA) and the National Center for Victims of Crime.
	Wanda Ivicic is the Victim Assistance Coordinator for Williamson County Attorney’s Office, Adult Misdemeanor Division. She ensures that all victims or the guardian of a victim is afforded the rights granted to them by Chapter 56 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Mrs. Ivicic works closely with appropriate law enforcement agencies and their advocates as well as prosecuting attorneys and the probation department to guide victims through the criminal justice process. Additionally, Mrs. Ivicic assists victims of family violence in obtaining protective orders against their abuser. Mrs. Ivicic joined the County Attorney’s office in 2004. She is a member of the Texas District and County Attorneys Association (TDCAA), Texas Victim Services Association and The National Center for Victims of Crime. In 2007 Mrs. Ivicic was recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving for outstanding service and exceptional dedication.