Chris Gregory

Judge Christopher “Chris” Gregory has served as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4 in Tarrant County since January 2019, presiding over one of the county’s highest-volume courts. A lifetime resident of Precinct 4 and graduate of Castleberry High School (Class of 1993), Judge Gregory answered a call to public service in 2004 when he earned his peace officer license and joined the Lake Worth Police Department. Over his 14-year career in law enforcement, he rose through the ranks from patrol officer to Detective Sergeant, being promoted to Patrol Sergeant in 2007 where he supervised the Night Patrol Shift. His dedication and service to the community earned him a Letter of Appreciation from Lake Worth Police Chief J.T. Manoushagian, Commander Rollins, and Mayor Walter Bowen. He officially retired from the Lake Worth Police Department in September 2018 to take the oath of office as Justice of the Peace the following month.

Judge Gregory was first elected in November 2018 after defeating the incumbent in a Republican primary runoff and has been re-elected to subsequent terms, most recently in 2022. He ran on a platform of restoring ethics, integrity, honesty, and commitment to the people’s court, and has prioritized fiscal responsibility, returning over $152,000 to the county to date. His judicial philosophy is grounded in strict adherence to the Rules of Evidence and Procedures established by the State of Texas, without imposing personal agendas. Beyond the courtroom, Judge Gregory is actively involved in community service and law enforcement training, regularly hosting the Tarrant County Police Officers Academy for courtroom demeanor and mock trial training. He is married to his wife Ashley and is the proud father of three children, with his deep faith and family serving as the foundation for his commitment to serving others with compassion, integrity, and dedication.

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