As a State District Family Court Judge, I routinely handled cases involving child custody, property division, contempt of court, family violence, and termination of parental rights. With my experience and passion for the law and families, it is my privilege to continue serving attorneys in Fort Bend, Harris, and surrounding counties with their mediation and arbitration needs.
Professional Experience
- A 25-year commitment to Family Law
- 4 years as Presiding Judge of the 328th District Court
- 11 years as Associate Judge of the 328th District Court
- 8 years in Family Law private practice
- 6 years as Prosecutor for the Fort Bend County Attorney And Fort Bend District Attorney
- 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training, Dispute Resolution Center
Professional Contribution and Memberships
- Previous member of the Texas District 5a Grievance Committee of the Texas Bar Association
- 15 years as a speaker or contributor at continuing legal education seminars
- Recipient of the Crime Victims Alliance Volunteer of the Year in 1996
- 2022 Carol Rees Award presented by the Fort Bend County Crime Victims Response Team
- Life Member of the Fort Bend County Fair
- Volunteer for Fort Bend Ramps
- Co-Chairman of the Exceptional Rodeo of the Fort Bend County Fair
- Active member/Bible study leader at Faith United Methodist Church
- Facilitated Bible studies at Jester Three Unit of the Texas State Penitentiary
Personal
- Fort Bend County has been home with my wife, Gail, and our kids since 1990
- Passionate about family law and helping children and families
- Serve and worship at Faith United Methodist Church since 1991
- Enjoy golf, tennis, jogging, cooking, family, and friends, and meeting new people