Pat Trevino | April 10, 2026
DEWITT COUNTY, Texas — District Attorney Brian Michael Cromeens has announced the appointment of Jessica Shawver‑Savino as the new First Assistant District Attorney for the 24th Judicial District. She was formally sworn in by the Honorable Judge Julie Bauknight, marking a significant addition to the leadership team serving DeWitt, Goliad, and Refugio Counties.
Shawver‑Savino joins the office with nearly a decade of prosecutorial experience across multiple regions of Texas. After earning her law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law and becoming licensed in 2017, she quickly established herself as a capable courtroom prosecutor.
Her career began in Wharton County, where she served as Misdemeanor Chief Prosecutor. She later transitioned to the 63rd Judicial District, taking on major felony cases involving narcotics, human trafficking, and border‑related crimes across Val Verde, Kinney, and Terrell Counties. Her performance in that district led to her promotion as First Assistant District Attorney, where she oversaw complex criminal matters and daily operations.
Shawver‑Savino most recently served with the Victoria County District Attorney’s Office, expanding her work in felony prosecution and handling a wide range of responsibilities including civil asset forfeiture, post‑conviction litigation, protective orders, and open records issues.
Beyond the courtroom, she has contributed to higher education as an instructor in Criminal Justice at Texas A&M University–Victoria, helping prepare future professionals entering the field.
District Attorney Cromeens said the district is gaining a prosecutor with both experience and dedication, noting that Shawver‑Savino’s background will strengthen the office’s mission to serve victims and uphold justice throughout the Fighting 24th.