I have dedicated the last 18 years of my life serving the citizens of Bell County as an Assistant District Attorney, and as the First Assistant District Attorney for the Bell County District Attorney’s Office since March of 2020. This experience has provided me with the knowledge, wisdom, and skills to effectively lead your District Attorney’s Office. With 22 years of experience as a prosecutor, I have trial experience prosecuting all levels of felony offenses, to include Abuse of Young Children, Aggravated Assaults and Sexual Assaults, Murder and Capital Murder. I’m a proven tough prosecutor working for justice and accountability. I look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve the citizens of Bell County. I have and will continue to be committed to fighting for justice, giving the victims a voice when they cannot speak for themselves, and making Bell County a safer place for you and me to raise our families.
That is why Stephanie Newell is the right choice for your Bell County District Attorney. Stephanie has over two decades of experience as a prosecutor and has spent the last 18 years serving the citizens of Bell County as an Assistant District Attorney. She is proven, dedicated, experienced, and committed to serve you and make Bell County a safer place. Additional attributes include:
- Bell County District Attorney’s Office First Assistant since 2020
- Bell County District Attorney's Office Assistant DA since 2005
- National District Attorney Association Associate Board Member
- Past President of the Bell County Bar Association
- Past President of the Bell County Women’s Bar Association
- Past President of the Bell County Young Lawyers Association
- Past President of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas
- Past Chair of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
Career prosecutor: 2024 marks her 22nd year as a prosecutor with extensive experience prosecuting felony level offenses.
* Experienced Death Penalty Prosecutor
Stephanie has been the voice of victims. Making a Difference in the lives of citizens of Bell County, one victim at a time.
18 years living, working, and raising her family in Bell County.
- Texas Tech Bob Black Bar Leaders Award (2018)
- Bell County Women’s Bar Association Attorney of the Year (2018)
- Bell County Young Lawyer of the Year (2010)
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