The Judge · Curriculum Vitae
Resume.
A record of the Honorable Jon Wisser's education, military service, judicial career, public service, and community involvement.
Education
- The University of Texas at Austin
- Bachelor of Arts
- The University of Texas School of Law
- Juris Doctor
- National Judicial College
- Graduate
Judicial and Legal Experience
- Senior District Court Judge
- 2006–Present
- Judge, District Court of Travis County
- 1982–2006
- Judge, Travis County Court at Law
- 1977–1982
- Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Travis County
- 1975–1977
- Criminal Prosecutor, Travis County
- 1972–1975
- Private Law Practice, Part Time
- 1972–1977
Judicial Leadership and Public Service
- Chair, Travis County Bail Bond Board, 1977–2006
- Member, Travis County Juvenile Board, 1982–2006
- Former Administrative Judge for the Travis County Criminal Courts
- District Courts Representative, Community Justice Council
- Criminal District Courts Representative, Jail Overcrowding Task Force
Contributions to the Criminal Justice System
- Designed and implemented Travis County's felony court-appointed attorney system
- Designed and established the Drug Diversion Court, also known as the SHORT Program
- Designed and established the Child Abuse Impact Court Program
- Assisted in establishing the Travis County Probation Department's alcohol treatment program, known as SMART
- Established the Criminal Courts Administration Office
- Created the Travis County Criminal Magistrate Court
Military Service
- United States Army
- 2nd Armored Division, Fort Hood, Texas
- 1st Infantry Division, Lai Khe, Vietnam
- Retired with the rank of Captain
Community Involvement
- Founder and Past President, Lions Club
- Past President, South Austin Civic Club
- Austin Runners Club