Michael J. Moncrief (born September 5, 1943)[2] is an American retired judge and politician who served as the 43rd mayor of Fort Worth, Texas, from 2003 to 2011.

Moncrief started his political career when elected to the Texas Legislature on Nov.3,1970, serving for two years.

From 1974 to 1986, he served as judge of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court.

[3] On May 3, 2003, Moncrief was elected mayor in a non-partisan race.

Moncrief is an alumnus of Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas.