Judge R. O'Neil Williams: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

240th District Court of Texas, Department Courtroom 3E

Biography

The Hon. R. O'Neil Williams is an associate judge for the 240th District Court in Fort Bend County, Texas. He was appointed to the bench in 2023.

Prior to his appointment, Williams was a judge for the 268th District Court, a position to which he was elected on November 6, 2018. He resigned from the post at the conclusion of his term on December 31, 2022.

Williams earned an associate's degree at Palm Beach Junior College and a bachelor's degree at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Then, in 1999, he completed a J.D. at Tulane Law School.

After graduating from law school, Williams began his legal career as an attorney in private practice, specializing in criminal, civil rights, family, and personal injury matters. He worked in that capacity for sixteen years, supplementing his practice with service as a senior criminal trial attorney for the Fort Bend County Public Defender's Office.

Raised in Houston, Texas, Williams attended James Madison Senior High School. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force as well as a former police officer and narcotics agent. He and his wife, Leah, have six children (one deceased). The family currently resides in Missouri City.

He is registered as a Democrat.

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Ex Parte Erick Gabriel Acosta-Rivera

On December 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

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Dec 03, 2024

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240th District Court

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Dec 06, 2024

Ex Parte xxxxxx Alejandra xxxxxxxxx

On November 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

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Nov 12, 2024

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240th District Court

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Dec 19, 2024

In The Matter of Ramesh Gyawali

On October 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

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Oct 08, 2024

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240th District Court

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Oct 11, 2024

Ex Parte Fernando Mena

On October 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

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Oct 07, 2024

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240th District Court

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Oct 10, 2024

NextGear Capital, Inc. VS. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A

On May 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

22 Files

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May 22, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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240th District Court

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Ex Parte Jumaa, Haider

On May 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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May 16, 2024

State of Texas V. Norris Albert

On February 27, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

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Feb 27, 2024

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Feb 29, 2024

Ex Parte: Michael Wayne Ondrias

On January 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

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Jan 18, 2024

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Jan 21, 2024

Ex Parte S.G. an Adult

On December 5, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

4 Files

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Dec 05, 2023

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Dec 08, 2023

Ex Parte Jason Votis

On December 1, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

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Dec 01, 2023

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Dec 06, 2023

Exparte Dodhiya, Amiralli Hassanalli

On September 11, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

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Sep 11, 2023

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Sep 19, 2023

Ex Parte Nikola Knezevic

On September 11, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

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Sep 11, 2023

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Sep 19, 2023

Ex Parte Richard Allen Wommack

On September 7, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

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Sep 07, 2023

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Sep 08, 2023

Ex Parte Chelsey Briana Best

On September 5, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

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Sep 05, 2023

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Sep 07, 2023

Ex Parte Edward J Diaz

On July 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

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Jul 12, 2023

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Fort Bend County

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Jul 13, 2023

State of Texas vs. xxxx xxxxx

On June 16, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

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Jun 16, 2023

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Jul 26, 2023

Ex Parte (or In Re): Dinebari Baadee, An Adult

On June 16, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

8 Files

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Jun 16, 2023

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Fort Bend County

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Aug 30, 2023

Ex Parte Shah, Divya Bijal

On June 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

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Jun 12, 2023

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Jun 15, 2023

Ex Parte Ali Salmassi-Assadi

On May 31, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

3 Files

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May 31, 2023

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Jun 03, 2023

Greatwood Community Association, Inc. v Robert Jessup

On May 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

10 Files

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May 12, 2023

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Commercial

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Oct 03, 2023

State of Texas vs. Kathryn Wendy England

On March 29, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

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Mar 29, 2023

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Apr 01, 2023

Ex Parte Billie Charles Holbert III

On March 20, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

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Mar 20, 2023

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Fort Bend County

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Mar 29, 2023

Ex Parte Harold Ronya Price

On March 15, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

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Mar 15, 2023

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Mar 18, 2023

State of Texas v. Blaine Allen Walker

On February 7, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge R. O'Neil Williams presiding.

2 Files

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Feb 07, 2023

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Criminal

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Feb 11, 2023

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About

R. O'Neil Williams
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment 240th District Court of Texas, Department Courtroom 3E	240th District Court of Texas, Department Courtroom 3E
Previous Appointment 268th District Court of Texas	268th District Court of Texas
Education J.D., Tulane Law School - 1999 Bachelor's degree, Palm Beach Atlantic University Associate's degree, Palm Beach Junior College	J.D., Tulane Law School - 1999 Bachelor's degree, Palm Beach Atlantic University Associate's degree, Palm Beach Junior College
Official Website www.fortbendcountytx.gov	www.fortbendcountytx.gov

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	TX - 240th District Court of Texas
Previous Court:	TX - 268th District Court of Texas
Clerk phone:	+1 (281) 341-8601
Court Coordinator:	+1 (281) 341-8600
Bailiff:	+1 (281) 341-4403

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate Judge	240th District Court of Texas	Fort Bend County, Texas
Judge	268th District Court of Texas	Fort Bend County, Texas
Attorney	The Law Offices of O'Neil Williams & Associates	Fort Bend County, Texas
Senior Criminal Trial Attorney	Office of the Public Defender	Fort Bend County, Texas
Attorney	Private Practice	None