District Attorney Greg Willis is Collin County's chief prosecutor. His highest duty is to seek justice at all times. He also runs the county's largest law firm - the District Attorney's office - a staff of over 120, including 66 prosecutors and 25 investigators, who are sworn peace officers. Simply stated, their mission statement is to Pursue Justice and Protect our Community.
DA Willis has excelled in all three corners of our criminal justice system - as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and judge. He's been twice honored as a Texas SuperLawyer®, and was recently elected by prosecutors statewide to serve on the Board of Directors of the Texas District and County Attorney Association (TDCAA). Fiercely devoted to protecting children, DA Willis recently received the Child Advocate of the Year award. And speaking of children, DA Willis is honored to serve on the Board of Directors for the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County, where he chairs the Partners Committee.
DA Willis has also served as President of the Collin County Bar Association, as a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, and as a Rotarian for 19 years.
A 5th generation Texan, DA Willis graduated with honors from Baylor University, and earned his law degree from the University of Virginia. He and his wife of 22 years, Judge Jill Willis, have a teenaged son and a daughter, as well as two rescue pets.
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