Brett Ligon

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Brett Ligon is the former Montgomery County District Attorney, elected from 2009 until 2026, when he resigned to run for Texas Senate. During his tenure, he focused on ensuring public safety and reducing crime, particularly on the roadways. Mr. Ligon was also committed to aggressively prosecuting habitual offenders and ensuring criminals are held accountable rather than passing the cost onto taxpayers. Throughout his career, Ligon has focused on protecting vulnerable populations and enhancing public safety, with notable efforts in combating impaired driving and supporting law enforcement. A lifelong Montgomery County resident, Mr. Ligon and his wife of 30 years, Shannon, are proud alumni of the county’s public schools. Above all, Mr. Ligon takes the greatest pride in being a father to his son, Austin, and daughter, Morgan. His leadership has made a lasting impact on Montgomery County's criminal justice system, focusing on both prevention and prosecution to ensure a safer community. Mr. Ligon joined The Bihm Firm, PLLC in 2026, in an Of Counsel capacity, working on an ad hoc basis with the Firm on some of our most difficult and high conflict cases. The Bihm Firm, PLLC is proud to have an attorney of Mr. Ligon’s reputation and caliber working as part of our team. You can learn more about Mr. Ligon’s political activities here.