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  • Judge Thomas Chambers
    Elected to the Bench 2010, 2014 and 2018
    1923 Sam Houston Street
         Liberty, Texas 77575

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Tiffany Slankard

Court Coordinator
Ph:   936/336-4662
Fax: 936/334/3235  

Jamie Hudspeth
Court Reporter 
Ph:   936/336-4608   
Fax: 936/334/3235

       

Sgt Kenny Dagle, MPO              Court Bailiff
Ph:   936/336-4664
Fax: 936/334-3235              

   

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  • The Liberty County Court at Law hears:

    »   Class A & B misdemeanor criminal cases
    »   Felony juvenile criminal cases
    »   Justice of the Peace appeals
    »   Ad valorem tax cases
    »   Eminent domain cases
    »   Family violence protective order cases
    »   Contested or complex probate matters
    »   Pro se divorce cases 
    »   Any other civil case filed with the County Clerk and within the Court's jurisdiction

    Rules and Settings:

    »      See the attached calendar for help.
    »  Generally, the Court will hear your case as soon as the law allows.
    »  Please do not attempt to discuss your case or issue with the Judge; he cannot
        discuss matters that are pending or that may come before him.
    »  Use your common sense and good manners in the courtroom. 
        Please dress and act appropriately.

     

    - If necessary, essential hearings may be held via Zoom and live-streamed on the Liberty County Court at Law You Tube Channel or in the courtroom, per Texas Supreme Court/Texas Court of Criminal Appeals requirements. Essential proceedings include, but are not limited to, temporary restraining orders/temporary injunctions, juvenile detention hearings, and family violence protective orders.

    - The Court is now scheduling non-essential civil hearings, including, if necessary, via Zoom and live-stream, if the parties have the technology available.  All that is needed is a microphone/camera in a computer, laptop, iPad, tablet, or smart phone. Zoom also supports hearings with landline phones or non-video cell phones. No download or training is necessary.

    - The Court continues to be available by phone or email. If you have any questions, please call 936-336-4662. 

    • THE JURY FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024, IN THE COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 1 HAS BEEN CANCELLED. IF SUMMONED, YOU DO NOT NEED TO APPEAR.

      THE LIBERTY COUNTY COURT AT LAW WILL BE USING ZOOM HEARINGS AND BROADCASTING FOR THE PUBLIC ON THE FOLLOWING YOU-TUBE CHANNEL AT THE TIME OF THE HEARINGS ONLY:

      Click here for COUNTY COURT AT LAW

       

      THE COUNTY COURT AT LAW IS BACK TO A FULL SCHEDULE. CONTACT TIFFANY SLANKARD TO SCHEDULE A CIVIL HEARING. 

      MISDEMEANOR CASES ARE SCHEDULED ON MULTIPLE DAYS AT MULTIPLE TIMES DURING THE DAY TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE SOCIAL DISTANCING. ONLY DEFENDANTS AND THEIR ATTORNEY WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE COURTHOUSE WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE JUDGE'S OFFICE.  PLEASE CHECK EACH DOCKET LISTING TO FIND YOUR CASE.  FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE DESIGNATED TIME COULD RESULT IN A WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST. 

      CONTACT YOUR BAIL BONDSMAN IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THE DOCKET, OR CONTACT THE LIBERTY COUNTY CLERK MISDEMEANOR DEPARTMENT OR THE LIBERTY COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.

      CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE CURRENT MISDEMEANOR DOCKETS SCHEDULED: CCAL MISDEMEANOR INFORMATION

       

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    • To submit a public information request, click HERE

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