County Judge

Judge Boedeker and his wife, Andrea, are life-long residents of Johnson County. They reside in Cleburne, where they are raising their children. Before taking the bench, Judge Boedeker served as a prosecutor in Johnson County for 8 years and served on Cleburne’s City Council. He is a graduate of Cleburne High School, Baylor University, and Baylor Law School.

 

The County Judge serves as the presiding officer for the Commissioners Court. In Johnson County, the County Judge serves as the budget officer and chief executive for the County, overseeing many of the County’s day-to-day operations. Other responsibilities include emergency management, public policy, presiding over the Elections Commission, serving on various boards, and appointing members to several boards. The County Judge also has judicial responsibilities, presiding over mental commitments and administrative hearings, among others.