New Lubbock judge sworn in - KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - There is a new judge in town and he was sworn in on Thursday morning.

Les Hatch was publicly sworn in as judge for the 237th District Court.

He takes over for Sam Medina, who is now the Lubbock City Attorney. Hatch will remain on the bench until the next general election, at which time he may put his name on the ballot.

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