The judge filed a grievance against defense counsel which was motivated, in part, by his expressed desire to get “aggressive” with counsel. Additionally, the judge ordered an additional, more oner...
The judge improperly handled several aspects of a civil suit filed in the judge’s court, including the failure to timely issue citation, the failure to document the sending of hearing notices, and ...
The judge engaged in an improper ex parte communication when he placed phone calls and considered testimony from witnesses who were not before the court. [Violation of Canon 6C(2) of the Texas Code...
During a summary judgment hearing in a suit on a note, the judge failed to accord plaintiffs respect and dignity when he disparaged them in court by comparing them and their legal claims to “Scroog...
The judge’s arrest for suspicion of driving while intoxicated became publicly known in his community. Although no criminal charges were ever filed against him in connection with this incident, the...
The judge improperly adjudicated a matter in which her husband was the defendant, and subsequently adjudicated a matter in which a defendant was an employee of business in which the judge has an ow...
The judge inappropriately adjudicated a matter in which his grandson was the defendant. Additionally, the judge, on an infrequent basis, set bonds over the telephone. [Violation of Canons 2B, 3B(...