She has volunteered at M.D. . Prior to serving on the court of appeals, Justice Adams was the head of the appellate practice group at a large litigation firm in Houston. Documents submitted by an attorney will be filed electronically. As judge of Harris Countys 308th Family District Court, I resolved over 400 cases per month across the full spectrum of family law matters. In a few counties, you will see many new faces so expect some delays and initial challenges. for District Judge, 183rd Judicial District, for District Judge, 184th Judicial Distric. As a family they enjoy game nights, traveling, and fostering dogs for a local rescue. Chris Carmona received his law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston and has been successfully practicing multiple areas of law for 12 years. She has worked as a litigator, mediator, and amicus attorney during her legal career. Germaine J. Tanner is a judge for the 311th (Family) District Court in Harris County, Texas. Stephen, a proud Texas Aggie and graduate of Strake Jesuit Preparatory, runs a family-owned business his father Lupe Fraga founded in 1962, a legacy of hard work and enduring faith that reflects their past and inspires their future. from the South Texas School of Law and clerked for various family law firms during his time as a student. He has volunteered his valuable time to assist several community-based groups that focus on preventing teen suicide, domestic abuse, and poverty. Kevin's commitment to the community while furthering his education resulted in receiving a Distinguished Public Service award and his Juris Doctor Degree. Kevin started his legal career as an extern with the Orange County District Attorney's Office, where he learned to balance the constitutional rights of the accused while never forgetting the victims impacted by crime. Xavier is currently a Deputy Division Chief at the Fort Bend County District Attorneys Office where he supervises 12 prosecutors in 6 County Courts at Law. Paula Goodhart has practiced criminal law for 29 years. He has forty years of experience in the criminal justice system including 11 years as a prosecutor in the City of Southside Place and six years as counsel for the misdemeanor veterans court. 247th Family Court Harris County Family Courts. 1: Audrie Lawton-Evans: Join with Zoom Meeting ID: 592 794 4638 Watch: Civil Court No. Prior to taking the bench, I served as an Assistant District Attorney for Harris County before running a successful general civil litigation practice and, soon, devoting my practice to family law. 1 Greenway Plaza Erin Lunceford received her law degree from University of Houston in 1988 and has been practicing law for 34 years. Joshua started college at the age of fourteen and has dedicated his career to service by working for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, assisting law enforcement as an attorney for the Harris County Deputies Organization, and as a court appointed indigent criminal defense attorney. for Family District Judge, 308th Judicial District. The Ancillary Clerk is located in the Civil Courthouse at 201 Caroline, 17th Floor, Room 1740. A. in Business Administration with a major in accounting. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison Wisconsin. County. Tami then went to law school, raised a family and began her law career as a criminal defense attorney prior to becoming a prosecutor. During her five years of service as a district judge, Kristin presided over more than 100 trials and is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Ann. He has since been practicing family law as an attorney since 2005 and has owned his own Family law firm since 2006. for District Judge, 263rd Judicial District. In addition, Judge Ditta served as the Presiding Administrative Judge for all 16 Harris County Justice Courts from 2002-2004 and the Co-Presiding Administrative Judge from 2000-2002. 2: Jim F. Kovach . Since leaving the district attorneys office, Lori has spent the last three years representing indigent defendants in Harris County. Lance has dedicated his entire career to serving the public. Probate Courts. Citizen Corps. Justice Adams has been married for thirty-eight years and has three children. He is a Credentialed Mediator and an Arbitrator. He was born in Houston Texas and has been living in Harris County his whole life. Lori holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Baylor Law School. Greater Harris County 911. Her current term expires in 2022. She has worked hard to see that justice is done and will be fair but firm and uphold the rule of law. 33 of the Family Code Forms; Judicial Bypass under Ch. The Office of Court Administration (OCA) is statutorily directed to promulgate a standardized felony judgment form. Commissioners. Mike Monks is a native Houstonian, fourth-generation Texan, and lifelong Republican. As of 2019, the docket schedule used by the 310th court is as follows: Monday. This does not mean that parties must . After she received her law degree, she moved back to Houston and has been practicing law in the bayou city since 1986. for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 2. for Family District Judge, 312th Judicial District. Elizabeth and her husband, Bryan, live in Houston with their rescue dog, Hans. I have tried cases in Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, Brazoria County, Galveston County, Dallas County, Bexar County, and in State and Federal Court. COURT PHONE NUMBER General Information: 832-927-5800 COURT EMAIL ADDRESS customerservice@hcdistrictclerk.com COURTHOUSE ADDRESS Civil Courthouse 201 Caroline Street Houston, TX 77002 832-927-5800 Due to Hurricane Harvey, this is a temporary location for the court. Angela Lancelin; Former judges. In addition, she has a history of working with domestic violence victims and owns her family law firm, which she has been practicing her entire career. Her most treasured times are spent with her children, granddaughter, and her faithful furry friend, a husky named Star. for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 2. She was a tough-on-crime prosecutor for 12 years successfully securing convictions against defendants charged with violent offenses like murder, capital murder, and sexual assault of children. He remained there for over 25 years and rose to the level of Division Chief. As an (almost) lifelong resident of Harris County, she cant imagine a better place to live with her two dogs, Penny and Roch. Justice Kevin Jewell was elected to the Fourteenth Court of Appeals on November 8, 2016. Frequent Courthouse Visitors Program. Case types heard in Family Courts include divorce, child custody, child support, visitation rights, protective orders, and the emancipation of minors. In addition, Bob earned his Juris Doctorate from South Texas of Law in Houston, Texas. for Family District Judge, 308th Judicial District, for Family District Judge, 309th Judicial District. By clicking 'Send' you further agree that our review of any information you transmit to us will not preclude our firm from representing a party directly adverse to you and from using this information, even if the information is confidential. Mark Montgomery attended the South Texas College of Law school while working as a Houston Police Officer. where he supervises 12 prosecutors in 6 County Courts at Law. After graduation and receiving his law license, he remained with the Police Department another 14 years working in divisions such as Internal Affairs and as a lawyer in Legal Services for Chief Bradford. She briefly left Houston to attend the University of Texas, where she got her undergraduate degree and a law degree. Lance has been married to his wife Vickie for 23 years and they have one daughter, who will be a junior in the fall at Texas A&M. She has handled a broad range of legal matters, representing individuals, corporations, and small businesses on both sides of the docket and serving in a representative capacity as ad litem. Throughout his years of service, Judge Ditta has served as a frequent speaker before numerous civic, professional, and educational organizations and as an instructor for Justices throughout the State of Texas. Judge Clyde graduated in Top 5% of South Texas College of Law Houston and is an experienced litigation attorney licensed since 1990. filed a Custody,Visitation- Family case against Jennings, Jacquise in the jurisdiction of Indian River County, FL. APPROVAL OF LOCAL RULES FOR THE FAMILY LAW DIVISION HARRIS COUNTY ORDERED: Pursuant to Rule 3a of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, the Supreme Court approves the following local rules, which have been submitted to this Court: Rules of the Judicial District Courts of Harris County, Texas, Family Trial Division, dated September 13, 1994. Precinct 1 Commissioner. When not working tirelessly for his clients, Chris loves traveling with his growing family. He is a father of three young children and desires to serve Harris County residents to help restore justice and order. She also held office as Parish Council President, Vice-President, and Secretary for multiple terms in each role and was appointed in 2012 to the Legal Affairs Committee for the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the U.S.A. During that time, Judge Hart became known for low dockets, fair trials and justice delivered. 4. Jessica and her husband, Michael, have been married for 20 years, have two children, and one spoiled pug. His first wife passed away and they had 2 sons who also attended school in Houston. for District Judge, 208th Judicial District. These included everyone from professional athletes and millionaires to pilots and firemen, and mothers and fathers working multiple jobs to make ends meet. Hours and Locations Self-Represented Litigants Self-Help; Harris County Justice Court - Precinct 8, Place 2: Louie Ditta: Join with Zoom: Watch: Sartaj has been a successful attorney practicing in a variety of different settings at the trial and appellate level for more than 12 years. I am a member of the State Bar of Texas Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section, Taxation Section and Litigation Section and the Houston Bar Association Probate, Trusts and Estate Section, Taxation Section and Litigation Section. Michelle and her husband Stephen Fraga know firsthand the rewards of building strong families and strong communities. Denise Graves received her bachelors of science in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University before earning her J.D. Houston native and attorney Leslie Johnson is the Republican nominee for Judge of Harris County Criminal Court-at-Law No. Judge Laryssa received her law degree from the University of Houston in 2003 as a Mixon Scholarship Recipient. County Judge. Court: Register e-mail addresses with the office of Marilyn Burgess, Harris County District Clerk, to recieve e-mail notifications for Civil, Family, and Criminal docket settings associated with your bar number or bondsman license number. Media Requests After years of working in property management, Judge Korduba then started her law practice and grew it to an industry-leading statewide firm. Heather's legal career was inspired by her father, who also served as a prosecutor in Harris County for many years before he was elected to the 14th Court of Appeals. Ramirez pledges to improve the effectiveness of the 248th Judicial District by reducing the huge case backlog, trying more cases, and bringing justice to all parties more swiftly. for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8, Place 2. Heather Hudson received her law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law and has been practicing criminal appellate law as a prosecutor for 14 years. She started her legal career as a prosecutor under Johnny Holmes in 1998 and has worked for seven different district attorneys in Harris County before leaving in February of 2019 under the Kim Ogg administration. For over ten years, he was recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine. Since taking the bench as Justice of the Peace, Judge Laryssa has made countless strides to improve customer service, increase and pilot new technology programs, and guarantee efficiency in her courtroom. She resolved thousands of cases from DWI to aggravated robbery, child abuse, and capital murder. Mark Goldberg received his law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston and has been practicing law for over 25 years. Rory practiced law for over twenty years in Houston. The 310th Family Court has a specific docket structure that it abides by. For years Fraga has been bringing leadership, fresh ideas, and high energy to good causes in our community. Before being appointed, and subsequently elected, Paula served as felony chief prosecutor at the Harris County District Attorneys Office where she worked for 14 years. Michael grew up in Pasadena where he and his wife of 36 years, Laura, raised their 3 children. Kevin Fulton has dedicated his life to serving others. Leslie and her husband, Houston attorney Dane Johnson, reside in Houston and have two children. 3. Before that, he practiced as a Certified Public Accountant. for District Judge, 281st Judicial District. After graduating from Texas A&M University with a degree in Chemical Engineering, Sartaj worked as a Process Engineer prior to attending South Texas College of Law. The family enjoys taking an active role in their church, schools, and neighborhood, bringing their spirit of teamwork to community causes, and sowing the seeds of patriotism. Nile Copeland has been helping in the community for many years through work as well as through various groups and organizations. Harris County is divided into eight justice of the peace precincts, with two elected judges in each precinct. In the primary election, four incumbent criminal Democratic district court. Rose Cardenas is a lifelong Houstonian. for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8, Place 2. B. for Family District Judge, 246th Judicial District. FAQS Family Courts. Public Reports. She was elected to this position in November 2014. He is board certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. In addition, Sophia is a member and Past President (2013-2015) of the Downtown Houston Pachyderm Club, a member of the Greater Houston Pachyderm Club, and previously served on the National Pachyderm Foundation Board. They included visitation and geographical restriction issues, as well as complex property divisions. She has worked as a litigator, mediator, and amicus attorney during her legal career. Jessica has continued to serve the community in indigent defense and works in the countys drug courts helping clients overcome drug addiction. He has been married for 22 years to Alyssa Lemkuil, a former state district court judge, with one daughter starting her second year of college. offenders while ensuring public safety. Judge Wilson received a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Texas at Arlington and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Houston Law School. Dan Simons is a former Air Force Veteran and graduate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law and the University of Houston Law School. for District Judge, 189th Judicial District. He was twice selected as Trial Judge of the Year by the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists. As a family they enjoy game nights, traveling, and fostering dogs for a local rescue. 113, Judge Rabeea Sultan Collier. We look forward to working with the newly elected Harris County Family Court Judges and their staff. While with the Houston Police Department, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Award and named Police Officer of the Year. The Judge overseeing this case is GLORIA LOPEZ. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas Rules Committee and its Appellate Sub-Committee, and is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Lance has since worked for the Jefferson County District Attorneys Office, the Harris County Office of Court Management, and as special prosecutor for Smith County, Wharton County and the 112th District Attorney. Mark has practiced criminal and family law for over 24 years. For more information, consult an attorney or contact the court. Over 87% of cases appealed from her rulings were AFFIRMED by the Courts of Appeals. Maria Valeria Brock received her law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 1990 and has been practicing law for over 30 years. A listing of Family Courts personnel can be found here. Click for details. He served 10 years as the Precinct Chairman of Precinct 216 Senate District 13 (2007 2016). In short, Malcolm is ready to serve as a district court judge. All Harris Co. domestic violence protective orders are handled in the 280 th.The 280 th District Court is in the Juvenile Justice Center, 7 th floor, 1200 Congress Ave., Houston, TX 77002. Malcolm understands civil disputes and has successfully guided numerous individuals and corporations though the process. Xavier Alfaro graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Arts in Government Prior to this next run, I will have served another 3 plus years as a practicing probate and estate planning attorney for the Law Firm of Campbell & Riggs, P.C. Bob is uniquely qualified to serve as Justice of the Peace. for District Judge, 180th Judicial District. During his service, Judge Landrum has been highly rated by members of the Houston Bar, and he looks forward to serving you again. They are members of Holy Rosary Catholic Church where they enjoy attending Mass each week. Justice Jewell is a member of the State Bar of Texas and Houston Bar Association, and a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. I enjoy fishing, Houstons original restaurants, and professional sports, my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Duke and attending my granddaughters soccer games. However, with time all minor issues will be sorted out. Justice Kevin Jewell was elected to the Fourteenth Court of Appeals on November 8, 2016. for District Judge, 248th Judicial District. She is married to her husband, Matthew Peneguy and they have two young children. In order to better protect court documents, we now require you to have a registered login with our site. He has also served as appellate counsel in numerous trials across the Judges of the Family Court. In 2008 Sophia was appointed to serve as a Commissioner for the City of Houston Police Officers' Civil Service Commission and was elected to and served as Chairman of the Commission from 2008 to June 2022. He served 10 years as the Precinct Chairman of Precinct 216 Senate District 13 (2007 - 2016). Judges Sonya Heath Former judges Lisa Millard Harris County Harris County is the most populous county in Texas and contains one county court as well as the following 59 district courts: District 11 District 55 District 61 District 80 District 113 District 125 Bobs oldest son, Mike Wolfe has served as a Board Member of the Harris County Department of Education and is currently a candidate for the Texas State Board of Education, District 6. ", for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. This office maintains Superior Court records, transmits all appeals to the Georgia Court of Appeals and Georgia Supreme Court, and records real estate transactions such as warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, security deeds, assignments, right-of-way deeds, easements, property plats, and power of attorney documents. In 2012 he served as a State Delegate at the Convention in Fort Worth and was a Member of the Rules Committee. She started her career as a prosecutor in the Harris County DA's office and currently runs her own private criminal law practice. Brian Staley received his law degree from South Texas College of Law and has been practicing civil and appellate law for 26 years. Case Summary. I also belong to the Houston Business and Estate Planning Council and the Houston Estate and Financial Forum. Judges. During that time, Judge Hart became known for low dockets, fair trials and justice delivered. Harris County Community Supervision & Corrections Department; Harris County Pretrial Services ; HC AZ; Learn more about the Republican judicial candidates and crime in Harris County below and contribute to the partys joint judicial campaign to help get them elected! Fred Shuchart received his law degree in 1985 from Washington University School of Law and has been practicing law for 37 years. Family.Courts@hcdistrictclerk.com, Family Ancillary Clerk Court Directory For specific court information, please visit the Harris County District Courts. Zachary is a graduate of Baylor University and St. Marys University School of Law. The Family Violence Unit of the District Attorney's Office is temporarily located at 1310 Prairie, 5th Floor, Suite 500 Houston, TX, 77002. Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. After that, Nathan stayed in Austin and attended the University of Texas School of Law, receiving his JD. 312th Family Court Harris County Family Courts. Nile has been there as a volunteer mediator, in drafting wills in will clinics, in assisting in immigration forums, and sometimes he rolls up his sleeves with friends to do some labor with hurricane relief through groups such as the freemasons, shriners, bar associations, conservationist groups and whomever needs a helping hand in the neighborhood we call Texas. Wage withholding is a process in which monies are withheld from the non-custodial parents wages. Heather Hudson received her law degree from St. Marys University School of Law and has been practicing criminal appellate law as a prosecutor for 14 years. While at the District Attorneys Office, Nathan prosecuted an array of offenses while serving in both specialty divisions, such as Major Offenders and Child Abuse, and in the trial bureau, where he was recently promoted to Division Chief. Lori spent most of her adult life as an assistant district attorney in the Harris County District Attorneys Office. I have often represented executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, and beneficiaries in complex probate proceedings, and recovered millions of dollars in assets lost through fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. Xavier is currently a Deputy Division Chief at the Fort Bend County District Attorneys Office In Harris County, the 280 th District Court is dedicated to family violence. Amber Cox is a seasoned attorney with 18 years of civil and criminal court experience. Geric has been practicing family law since 2007. She is an experienced litigator including having worked on the Exxon Valdez case and Enron matter and participated in litigation in support of the City of Houston, Harris County Tax Office, and County Clerk. Immediately after, Nathan moved to Houston, where he began practicing civil law for a brief time before joining the Harris County District Attorneys Office in 2007, where he is still employed. She and her husband, a retired Assistant District Attorney, have four grown children and one grandchild. Meet your family court judges for Harris, Sugar Land, Brazoria, Galveston, and Montgomery Counties. In addition, Judge Ditta served as the Presiding Administrative Judge for all 16 Harris County Justice Courts from 2002-2004 and the Co-Presiding Administrative Judge from 2000-2002. for Family District Judge, 314th Judicial District. I also served two terms as a member of the District 4A grievance committee (which disciplines attorneys) and served as Chair in 1994. Title IV-D Courts She is married to her best friend of 14 years, Matt, and they have four beautiful children together. Bethany G. Arnold. A proud Texan, Zachary has made Houston his home for the past six years, and he is an active member of Christ Church Cathedral. Judge Lpez campaigned hard and received many endorsements from well-respected organizations such as MABAH, the Houston Chronicle, Harris County Tejano Democrats, GLBT Caucus, AFL-CIO, and Area 5 . 221; 2. When not practicing law, Fred enjoys traveling with his family and playing golf. for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2. District Family Courts. Elizabeth has evaluated hundreds of cases and been to trial in both Misdemeanor and Felony court. Archer has also assisted many Attorneys with cases pending in these courts. for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. Sophia has volunteered for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by serving on the Houston Gala committee from 2006 to 2021. The experience I garnered served me well during my eight years on the bench. Houston native and attorney Leslie Johnson is the Republican nominee for Judge of Harris County Criminal Court-at-Law No. Bob is a native Houstonian, where he was born, raised, and attended public schools. Houston, Texas 77002 125, Judge Kyle Carter. The judge can provide you with alternatives to full payment if you are determined to have insufficient resources or income to pay all or part of the fine or costs. Stephen, a proud Texas Aggie and graduate of Strake Jesuit Preparatory, runs a family-owned business his father Lupe Fraga founded in 1962, a legacy of hard work and enduring faith that reflects their past and inspires their future. Justice Adams, now back in private practice, has been an appellate lawyer for more than thirty years. Lance started his career in criminal law after being hired by Johnny Holmes to work as a prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorneys Office. He was elected the Presiding Judge of the 246th District Court in 2014. A prosecutor under iconic Harris County District Attorney Johnny Holmes and appointed to the bench by Governor Rick Perry, Brad Hart served as Judge of the 230th Criminal District Court from 2013 to 2018. Kristin works with nonprofits that specialize in addiction and recovery. The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Proc. Gardner Eastland received his law degree from SMU in Dallas and has been practicing family law for 18 years. Her campaign slogan is Mama Mia Vote for Sophia, in honor of her mom. This example of selfless service led her to begin her training after law school at the Harris County District Attorneys Office where she handled all types of criminal cases. Lori and Bill live in Spring with their Italian Greyhound, Lucia. for District Judge, 269th Judicial District. for District Judge, 183rd Judicial District. Rachel Leal-Hudson received her law degree from South Texas School of Law in 2007 and has been practicing law for 14 years. for District Judge, 270th Judicial District. He is a Credentialed Mediator and an Arbitrator. Todd is married to Sarah Frankfort and is the proud father of two daughters, Lucy and Claire. Biography. Thats why 68 Republican judicial candidates have stepped up to run for office this November. She is a past member of HCRPs Military Partnership Committee. The Houston Bar Association welcomes the new Harris County judges to the bench. Sophia is the immediate past president of the Greater Houston Council of Federated Republican Women (2020-2021) and a past President of Magic Circle Republican Women's Club (2015). With her heart for public service and her strong commitment to our community, Michelle Fraga stands ready to step into the arena. His legal affiliations include the State Bar of Texas, The United States District Court for the Southern District, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Houston Bar Association. 201 Caroline, 17th Floor, Room 1740 Bob is uniquely qualified to serve as Justice of the Peace. They are members of Holy Rosary Catholic Church where they enjoy attending Mass each week. Xavier will be the kind of judge who always puts our community and the Constitution first. With over 21 years of experience as a prosecutor and defense attorney, Jessica will bring invaluable knowledge, common sense, and experience back to the court. Lori holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Baylor Law School. And, she has put her creativity and organizational gifts to work in chairing special programs and events, such as TEW, Steps for Students, the S.E.R. Official Website. Heathers legal career was inspired by her father, who also served as a prosecutor in Harris County for many years before he was elected to the 14th Court of Appeals. Family Courts Family Courts decide on matters and render judgments relating to families and children. Roy L. Moore; Tristan Longino; Harris County. As an attorney with now over 30 years experience in probate, trust guardianship, estate planning, and elder law, I have developed a reputation for handling the matters entrusted to me with diligence and integrity. Kristin has been married to her husband Ed for 19 years and they have two daughters. Uncontested docket 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. (except for December 23, 2019 through December 27, 2019) Docket call 9:30 a.m. District 245 is a family district court in Harris County, Texas. A career public servant and lifelong Republican, Elizabeth Buss attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law before joining the Harris County District Attorneys Office where she has worked for nearly ten years.
