Judge Joseph L. Guillory II
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2

Larkisha Clayton , J.P. Clerk
Amari Carter , J.P. Clerk
Alexis Zamora , J.P. Clerk
Giovanna Donaldson , Assoc. Court Administrator

Greetings Friends,

I am Judge Joseph L. Guillory II, and I am honored to serve as your Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2 in Jefferson County. Serving in this role is not just a duty—it is a deep and abiding calling to uphold justice, equity, and service on behalf of the people I have the privilege to represent.

As a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and a proud graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School, Class of 1986, I am committed to the well-being of our community. My experience as a former law enforcement officer, businessman, minister, and family man has shaped me into the leader I am today—grounded in faith, driven by compassion, and focused on service

I stand on the shoulders of distinguished colleagues whose leadership continues to inspire my own work. Judge Naomi Doyle, elected in 2020 as the first African American female Justice of the Peace in Jefferson County, ushered in a new era of innovation and empowerment. Her programs—such as the Precinct One Day of Service, the Judicial Academy Internship and Mentorship Program, and the Resilience Summit—reflect a deep investment in our youth and our future.

Judge Brad Burnett, the longest-serving elected official in Jefferson County and the presiding judge of the county’s highest-volume court (Precinct 7), is another pillar of judicial excellence. His nationally recognized truancy reduction program, celebrated at the National Association of Counties Convention in Pittsburgh, has brought pride and progress to Jefferson County. His leadership in improving fine collections and tackling absenteeism has set a national standard—one I seek to model in my own court.

These judges have set the bar for visionary leadership, administrative innovation, and community-centered justice. I am proud to serve alongside them and to draw from their example as I lead Precinct 2 forward.

When you elected me on March 1, 2022, you entrusted me with the responsibility of ensuring accountability, fiscal integrity, and genuine representation. I did not seek this office for a job—I sought it to fulfill a mission. I have lived a life of service, and today, my mission is to serve you—our citizens—with transparency, honor, and respect.

In my courtroom, justice is blind, impartial, and rooted in law. Every decision I make is based on evidence and guided by integrity. My goal is to ensure that every person who enters receives fair and equitable treatment, regardless of background or circumstance.

As we face the challenges ahead, I remain committed to building a legacy of hope,progress, and opportunity—one that invests in our youth, protects our families, and secures a brighter future for generations to come.

Please continue to stay prayerful, engaged, and connected as we work together to transform our community—one life, one decision, and one act of justice at a time.

With gratitude and determination,
Judge Joseph L. Guillory II
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2
Jefferson County, Texas