Kevin Bratcher Selected As New Broadwater County Attorney
Author: Linda Kent, MT43 News Staff Reporter
Kevin Bratcher Selected as New Broadwater County Attorney
Linda Kent
MT43 News Staff Reporter
Kevin Bratcher, a Montana Securities and Insurance Commission attorney, was announced as the new Broadwater County Attorney during the Dec. 18 Broadwater County Commission meeting. Bratcher replaces Cory Swanson, who will take the oath of office as the Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court on Jan. 6, 2025.
A native of Montgomery County, Texas, just north of Houston, who moved to Montana three years ago, said he was encouraged by colleagues to pursue the role of Broadwater County Attorney.
“They thought I’d be a good fit for Broadwater County,” Bratcher said.
Bratcher worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County, Texas, before moving to Montana. He said his three years as a prosecutor with the Securities and Insurance Commission was “one of the best decisions” he’s made, he missed having the connection to a community that being a county attorney would provide.
Bratcher said his interest in the law was sparked by a love of John Wayne films as a child. While he originally planned to be a police officer and holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, he decided to pursue a law degree at South Texas Stata College of Law.
The new county attorney will be sworn in on Jan. 8, 2025. In the meantime, Bratcher continues to work for the state while transitioning into his new role from Townsend.
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Image 1 Caption: New Broadwater County Attorney Kevin Bratcher introduces himself at the Dec. 18 Broadwater County Commission meeting.
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