With over 11 years as a district judge, 12 years as district attorney and over seven years serving Graham and Newcastle in law enforcement, Stephen Bristow has performed a life of service to Young County. At the end of September, Bristow moves into the next step of his life: retirement. After receiving his first oath of office in May 2012, Bristow has since served as the 90th Judicial District Judge for Young and Stephens counties. While still serving in capacity as a visiting judge on occasion, his last day in the district judge position will be Saturday, Sept. 30.