Brazoria County Criminal District Attorney
TomSelleck
Tom Selleck began his career in Brazoria County as an Assistant District Attorney. After approximately nine years as a prosecutor and 25 years in private practice, he returned to public service in 2020 when Governor Greg Abbott appointed him Brazoria County Criminal District Attorney — an appointment effective October 1, 2020.
Experience
Four Decades in the Law
From the courtroom floor as a young prosecutor to leading the office that serves all of Brazoria County.
Began serving as a Brazoria County Assistant District Attorney
Prosecuted repeat and violent offenders in the Major Offender Unit
25 years in private legal practice
Appointed Criminal District Attorney by Governor Greg Abbott
Elected term as Criminal District Attorney
The Office
The Work of the District Attorney
Prosecuting Felony Crime
Presenting felony cases to grand juries and trying them in court.
02Working with Law Enforcement
Partnering with agencies across the county on criminal investigations.
03Protecting Victims
Representing victims in protective-order proceedings.
04Representing Brazoria County
Standing for the state in certain child-protection matters.
Brazoria County describes the District Attorney's responsibilities as prosecuting felony cases, working with law enforcement on criminal investigations, presenting cases to grand juries, representing victims in protective-order proceedings, and representing the state in certain child-protection matters.
Office Operations
A Modern Prosecutor's Office
Electronic Discovery
Digital case-file discovery shared securely with the defense bar.
Remote Jail Pleas
Plea proceedings conducted remotely from the county jail.
Courtroom Technology
Modern presentation technology in Brazoria County courtrooms.
Electronic Warrant Procedures
Streamlined electronic warrant processing for law enforcement.
Initiatives as reported by the District Attorney's office.
Community
Rooted in Angleton
Tom and Debbie Selleck have made their home and raised their family in Brazoria County, where Tom has served the community well beyond the courtroom.
- Angleton Area Emergency Medical Corps
- Women's Center of Brazoria County
- Brazoria County Fair Association
A Letter from Tom to Brazoria County
In his own words — his story, his family, and his service as District Attorney.