In the fifth episode of Houston Law Nerd Podcast, I sit down with Judge Toni Wallace of the Fort Bend County Court at Law 4.
Listen in and learn while we discuss a number of topics including her early career in civil practice, the transition to the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office as a prosecutor, her initial appointment as a County Court at Law Judge, making her the first African-American female judge appointed in Fort Bend County, her subsequent election and re-election to her current court, the general jurisdiction of Fort Bend County Courts at Law, which includes a broad array of subject matter including misdemeanor criminal cases, civil cases, juvenile matters, probate, guardianship, civil mental health, and eviction appeals, the importance of mentoring less experienced lawyers, and her favorite courtroom TV show, among other topics.
Email me with questions, comments, or suggestions for guests at HoustonLawNerd@gmail.com.
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