John C. Hafley

Hafley was elected in November 2022 to serve as Judge of Montgomery County Court at Law No. 1, per the campaign site. Before taking the bench, Hafley worked as a police officer and an Assistant District Attorney, and owned a private practice for over 10 years in Montgomery County. Hafley is a U.S. Army veteran who retired as a Brigadier General in October 2023 and holds a law degree from South Texas College of Law and a Master's Degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College.