Bruce Roberson has served as Ochiltree County Attorney since 1981. In his 22 years as Ochiltree County Attorney, Roberson has represented the citizens of this community in every conceivable kind of case. From capital murder to thousands of lesser offenses, Roberson has a record of success that is unsurpassed in the state. Commenting on his duties in the courtroom, Roberson said: "I have done my best, not to convict, but to see that justice was done. The job of the County Attorney is not about winning or losing. The County Attorney's job is to see that everyone who is accused is afforded a fair trial while insuring that the rights of the victims and citizens of the county are fully and equally protected."

A legal scholar and an outstanding prosecutor, Roberson has been honored with numerous awards over the course of his tenure as Ochiltree County Attorney. In 1986-87 Roberson was selected to serve as chairman of the Texas Bar Association, Criminal County Attorney's Association and thereafter served 5 years on the board of directors of the Texas Association of Counties. Commenting on his years of service to his chosen profession, Roberson said: "My first responsibility is to the citizens of Ochiltree County and I have never allowed service on a statewide board or commission to interfere with my duties as Ochiltree County's prosecutor."

The job of County Attorney is more than just the courtroom. The job requires that you be involved in all parts of the community. To fulfill this responsibility the Ochiltree County Attorney serves as legal counsel to the Commissioners Court and the department head of each office in local county government. The County Attorney works with various agencies to enforce health, safety and consumer regulations; works to protect the rights of the elderly and disabled; plays a significant roll in the enforcement of child support orders; works to coordinate victim services; and has undertaken educational outreach programs that benefit all citizens of this county.

A native Texan, Bruce Roberson was born in Houston and raised in Lubbock. After graduating from Texas Tech University with a Bachelors degree in marketing, he received his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1972. Bruce and his wife Ruth have been married for 32 years and have one married daughter, Amanda Stanley, who resides in the Denver area. Having chosen Perryton as their home, Bruce and Ruth have become thoroughly involved in the community. Be it church activities, support the students in the schools, service clubs, or community projects Bruce and Ruth have been on the front lines of making Perryton and Ochiltree County a better place to live for everyone.