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Walker County's divorce page says a divorce can be filed in the County Court at Law or in a district court, and that divorces in district court are alternated between the 12th and 278th Judicial District Courts.
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Walker County
Huntsville is the county seat, home to Sam Houston State University and to the headquarters of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The District Clerk's office in the courthouse on University Avenue supports the 12th and 278th District Courts and the County Court at Law, so one office receives family filings for all three.
The firm keeps no Walker County office. Intake can set up a first meeting at the Houston Corporate Office in Northwest Houston, or by phone or video. Before you visit, plan your visit to the Houston office.
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Two district courts plus a county court at law, served from Houston
Walker County has two district courts, the 12th and the 278th, plus a County Court at Law that local rules make the starting point for family cases. The firm keeps no office in Huntsville or elsewhere in the county. Walker County clients go through our Houston office, where a first meeting can happen in person, by phone, or by video. Tell intake what you are facing, and the team will explain what comes next.
KEY TAKEWAYS
Walker County has two district courts, the 12th and the 278th, and divorces filed in district court are alternated between them, according to the county's divorce page.
Local rules direct family law cases to the County Court at Law unless a conflict involving its judge is identified, and those cases get their own block of docket numbers at the District Clerk's office.
The Walker County Standing Restraining Order must be attached to initial pleadings in family law matters, per the local rules.
Huntsville, New Waverly, and Riverside each lie wholly in Walker County, which also holds the headquarters of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Why this is the Walker County Hub
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Service area
Served from Houston
Walker County has no firm office, and the Houston Corporate Office holds your first meeting in person, by phone, or by video.
County resources
Family cases start in county court at law
Local rules direct family law cases to the County Court at Law by default, with separate docket numbers at the District Clerk's office.
Local routing
Pick your situation
Choose the row below nearest to yours, and intake will line up what comes next.
Clear expectations
No promised outcome
Walker County courts weigh each case on its own facts, so the team lays out your options and promises no result.
Attorneys Serving this County
PRIMARY LOCAL ATTORNEY
Your Victoria Office Attorney
Meet Anne Gibson
Attorney
Victoria Office
Anne Gibson is an experienced attorney with more than 26 years of legal practice. Her background includes family law, criminal defense, mediation, courtroom advocacy, and meticulous legal-document preparation. She combines extensive real-world experience with a strong academic background to provide clients with thoughtful, compassionate, and thorough representation.
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Mediation & Dispute Resolution
Courtroom Advocacy
Legal Research & Document Preparation
PRIMARY LOCAL ATTORNEY
Your Richmond Office Attorney
Meet Cheryl Coleman Driver
Attorney
Richmond Office
Cheryl Coleman Driver practices family law, personal injury, and civil litigation at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC’s Richmond office. Drawing on experience in both law firm and solo-practice settings, Cheryl approaches each matter with strength, loyalty, and a sincere desire to make a positive difference in the lives of people who need help. She listens carefully, takes clients’ concerns seriously, and works to provide clear guidance as they navigate difficult or unfamiliar circumstances.
Family Law
Personal Injury
Civil Litigation
Clear Client Guidance
Client Support
PRIMARY LOCAL ATTORNEY
Your Kingwood Office Attorney
Meet Chelsea Wojcik
Associate Attorney
Kingwood Office
Chelsea Wojcik is an associate attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC’s Kingwood office. Her practice focuses primarily on family law, including high-asset divorces and matters involving child custody. She also handles select estate-planning matters. Chelsea brings persistence, ambition, and careful attention to detail to her work.
Family Law
High-Asset Divorces
Child Custody
Estate Planning
Client Guidance
PRIMARY LOCAL ATTORNEY
Your San Antonio Office Attorney
Meet Sydney Serrata
Family Law Attorney
San Antonio Office
Sydney Serrata is a family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC’s San Antonio office, bringing more than eight years of family law experience and a strong connection to the community she serves. Licensed in Texas since 2020, she also has appellate experience that includes filing appeals and establishing precedent within the Fourth Court of Appeals. Sydney approaches family law with compassion, loyalty, resilience, and a commitment to supporting clients through difficult transitions. She emphasizes stability for children and families, client education, and genuine empathy so individuals can better understand their circumstances and move forward with greater confidence.
Family Law
Appellate Matters
Client Education
Family Stability
Supportive Representation
PRIMARY LOCAL ATTORNEY
Your Woodlands Office Attorney
Meet Craig Goralski
Family Law Attorney
Woodlands Office
Craig Goralski is a family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC’s Woodlands office, bringing more than three decades of Texas family law experience. After more than thirty years as a solo practitioner, he brings deep, case-tested judgment and a steady perspective to the clients he serves. Craig is known for being honest, fair, empathetic, and intelligent, providing straightforward counsel and realistic expectations when clients are navigating emotionally charged family law matters.
Texas Family Law
Full-Spectrum Family Law
Experienced Legal Judgment
Straightforward Counsel
Steady Client Guidance
PRIMARY LOCAL ATTORNEY
Your Rockwall Office Attorney
Meet Lisa Kreider
Family Law Attorney
Rockwall Office
Divorce
Child Custody & Parentage
Adoption & Family Transitions
Resolution & Mediation
Contested Hearings & Trial
PRIMARY LOCAL ATTORNEY
Your Dallas Office Attorney
Meet Megan Nordyke
Family Law Attorney
Dallas Office
Megan Nordyke is a Dallas family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC. With more than a decade of experience in legal aid and family law, Megan helps individuals and families navigate challenging circumstances with compassion, advocacy, and a steadfast commitment to justice.
Megan focuses on complex family law matters involving domestic and intimate partner violence, coercive control, child abuse and neglect, DFPS/CPS cases, adoption, non-parent custody, and the division of marital assets and liabilities. Her ten years of public service as a legal aid attorney give her extensive experience advocating for vulnerable individuals and families.
Domestic & Intimate Partner Violence
Coercive Control & Protective Orders
Child Abuse & DFPS/CPS
Adoption & Non-Parent Custody
Marital Assets & Liabilities
PRIMARY LOCAL ATTORNEY
Your Houston Corporate Office Attorney
Meet Delphine Maddox
Family Law Attorney
Houston Corporate Office
Delphine Maddox is a family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC, serving clients from the firm’s Houston office. Delphine is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate challenging legal situations with compassion, determination, and a genuine commitment to ensuring every client feels heard and represented.
From her very first internship in a juvenile court to her work in child welfare and private family law practice, Delphine has been drawn to cases where having the right advocate in your corner makes a real difference. She believes effective legal representation requires not only knowledge of the law — but empathy, clear communication, and a deep understanding of what clients are going through during the hardest moments of their lives.
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Welfare & CPS
Family Law
Modifications
PRIMARY LOCAL ATTORNEY
Your San Antonio Office Attorney
Meet Natalia Maldonado
Associate Attorney
San Antonio Office
Natalia Maldonado is an associate attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC, serving clients from the firm’s San Antonio office. Natalia brings a broad legal background and a strong commitment to advocacy, problem-solving, and community service to her practice.
Her legal experience spans family law, guardianship matters, estate planning, real estate law, and public interest advocacy. Prior to joining the firm, Natalia worked with organizations including Texas RioGrande Legal Aid and the St. Mary’s University Center for Legal and Social Justice.
Born and raised in San Antonio, Natalia has deep roots in the local community and a passion for helping individuals and families navigate some of life’s most difficult legal challenges.
Family Law
Guardianship
Estate Planning
Real Estate Law
Public Interest
PRIMARY LOCAL ATTORNEY
Your Houston Corporate Office Attorney
Meet Kennisha Norman
Family Law Attorney
Houston Corporate Office
Kennisha Norman is a family law attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC, serving clients from the firm’s Houston office. With nearly two decades of legal experience, Kennisha brings a compassionate, client-centered approach to helping individuals and families resolve complex legal matters.
Prior to joining the firm, Kennisha operated her own practice, The Dabney-Norman Law Firm, for 18 years, focusing on family law and estate planning. That depth of independent practice means she brings real-world case management, negotiation experience, and deep knowledge of Harris County courts to every client she serves.
Kennisha is also a certified special education teacher — a credential that speaks to her lifelong commitment to advocacy, education, and service to others.
Divorce
Child Custody
Estate Planning
CPS Defense
Modifications
Walker County Local Issue Routing
Start by situation
| If you are dealing with… | Your next step |
|---|---|
| A divorce or custody case in Huntsville or elsewhere in Walker County | Ask intake which Walker County court fits |
| A loved one is held in a Walker County prison unit | Ask intake how the team can help |
| A parent's estate or a will that needs probate | Ask about estate and probate help |
| A criminal charge, or a criminal case alongside a family matter | Ask intake about criminal defense |
Choose Your Next Step
Start with the issue—or start a conversation
Guided intake helps identify the right type of assistance. Scheduling is for visitors ready to speak with the Walker County team.
Find the right Walker County path
What kind of problem are you facing?
Choose the situation closest to yours. Some lead to a Walker County guide. The rest lead to a few short questions that put you in touch with the right person on the team.
children
Child Custody
Help with custody and visitation questions, in the County Court at Law or a district court.
financial
Divorce
Guidance on filing, the standing restraining order, and the path to a final decree.
estate
Probate
Guidance for families starting an estate or handling a will after a death.
criminal
Criminal Defense
Help for people facing a charge in Walker County, from first court dates onward.
Official Walker County Local Resources
County courts and courthouse resources
Rockwall County, Texas is an official county government site serving residents with court, clerk, tax, records, and other county services. The county seat is Rockwall, and the website provides access to departments, public notices, community resources, and online county information. Rockwall County’s court system includes county court, district court, and related judicial and administrative services. Public county resources list the County Clerk, County Court, District Clerk, District Court, and District Attorney as part of the Rockwall County Government Center ecosystem, showing how records and court functions are divided by office. The County Clerk’s online records portal provides public access to county records, while the district‑court offices operate from the county government center.
Rockwall County’s court system includes county court, district court, and related judicial and administrative services. Public county resources list the County Clerk, County Court, District Clerk, District Court, and District Attorney as part of the Rockwall County Government Center ecosystem, showing how records and court functions are divided by office. The County Clerk’s online records portal provides public access to county records, while the district‑court offices operate from the county government center.
Rockwall County provides online public records access through the County Clerk’s self‑service portal, which is used to view and manage records and related services. The county website also lists community services such as marriage licenses, passports, and open government, indicating that many clerk‑related transactions can be initiated through county offices or online tools. Specific e‑filing instructions were not prominently published on the reviewed pages, but district‑court filings typically follow Texas e‑filing rules and are handled through the appropriate clerk office.
- County‑level records and services are handled through the County Clerk and its online records portal, including public record access and clerk services such as marriage licenses and passports.
- District‑court matters are handled through the District Clerk and the county government center’s court offices.
- For case‑specific filing guidance, the county government center and County Clerk public records portal are the best starting points.
Collin County, Texas is an official county government site serving residents with court, clerk, tax, records, health and human services, elections, and other county services. The county seat is McKinney, and the website provides access to departments, public notices, agendas, and online county resources. The county courthouse and related facilities in McKinney house the district courts, prosecutors, law library, District Clerk, and many county‑court functions.
Collin County’s court system includes the District Courts, County Courts at Law (civil and probate), County Justice of the Peace Courts, and related appellate and county‑administrative judicial functions. The County Clerk supports the County Courts at Law and probate courts, while the District Clerk maintains district‑court records and oversees jury services for district, county, and JP courts. The county’s judicial administration and human‑services infrastructure are coordinated through the Commissioners Court and the courthouse campus in McKinney, with additional county facilities spread across the county.
Collin County provides county and district‑court services largely through the County Clerk and District Clerk, with many filings and records accessible in person at the McKinney and Plano offices or via phone and email for case‑specific guidance. The County Clerk’s team and the District Clerk’s office both direct users to eFileTexas and certified Electronic Filing Service Providers (EFSPs) for civil, probate, family, and other eligible filings. The county’s website also links to broader court‑ and judicial‑search tools for property, voters, and court records, making it easy to locate case information and services.
- County‑level filings (civil, probate, certain county‑court matters, land records, and some clerk‑supported services) are handled through the County Clerk’s Office, with guidance from the County Court at Law and Probate teams via email and phone (972–548‑6420 and 972–548‑6463, respectively).
- District‑court filings (civil, family, probate, criminal, and other district‑court matters) are routed through the District Clerk, using Texas‑wide e‑filing standards and the statewide e‑filing infrastructure (via eFileTexas or an EFSP).
- In addition to in‑person filing, residents can use the county’s online tools and contact options (sheriff, clerk, and judicial portals) to obtain case information and support for filings and records.
Harris County, Texas is an official county government site serving residents with court, clerk, tax, records, and other county services. The county seat is Houston, and the website provides access to departments, public notices, the 311‑style services portal, and online county resources.
Harris County’s court system includes the District Courts, County Civil Courts at Law, Probate Courts, Commissioners Court, and Justice of the Peace courts. The County Clerk serves as clerk for the Commissioners Court, Probate Courts, and County Civil Courts at Law, maintaining civil‑only county court records and overseeing real‑property and vital records. The District Clerk maintains district‑court records for civil, criminal, and family matters, and the county’s court‑records and JP‑public‑access pages provide searchable case information for multiple court types.
Harris County provides online filing and record‑search options for many court and clerk‑related matters. The County Clerk’s office handles civil, probate, and county‑court‑related filings and supports record requests via in‑person, mail, fax, and eCommerce channels. The District Clerk maintains district‑court records and offers online access to civil, criminal, and family cases, with Harris County also directing users to an e‑file system (eFileTexas) for many filings, consistent with Texas‑wide e‑filing practice.
- County‑level court filings and records (civil, probate, real‑property, vital records) are handled through the County Clerk’s Office, with options for in‑person, mail, fax, email, and eCommerce services.
- District‑court filings (civil, criminal, family) are routed through the District Clerk using Texas‑wide e‑filing standards and the county’s online records and case‑lookup tools.
- Harris County’s Services Portal and 311‑style service hub link to birth/death certificates, marriage licenses, and other personal‑records services, which are often processed through the County Clerk or related offices.
Official Walker County Resources
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Walker County Communities and County Lines
Cities and communities in Walker County
No Areas We Serve Cities nearby...
Six counties touch Walker County, all in the Houston Region: Houston County, which is separate from the City of Houston, Trinity, San Jacinto, Montgomery, Grimes, and Madison.
Huntsville, New Waverly, and Riverside are the only incorporated places, and 2020 Census place data lists each under Walker County alone. Out in the country near a boundary, the county named in your court paperwork settles the question, and a matter filed next door belongs on that county's page.
A Clear First Conversation
What happens when you contact the Walker County team
Every matter is different, but your first steps should be understandable.
Share what is happening
Tell the Houston team about the immediate issue, any current orders, deadlines, and what matters most.
Identify the legal lane
The team sorts out whether your matter is a divorce, a parent-child issue, an estate matter, or a criminal charge.
Meet the right team
You are matched with an attorney at the Houston Corporate Office who suits your matter.
Plan the next step
If the firm is retained, the legal team explains priorities, documents, deadlines, and the path forward, including whether your case belongs in the County Court at Law, the 12th or 278th District Court, or another county's court.
Walker County Local Context
What to Know About Walker County
A few sourced facts that provide useful context about the county, its growth, and its local legal system.
The Local Rules of the District Courts of Walker County say family law cases filed in the County Court at Law go to the District Clerk's office and receive a separate block of docket numbers.
The local rules require the Walker County Standing Restraining Order to be attached to each initial pleading in applicable family law matters.
Huntsville (45,822 residents), New Waverly (910), and Riverside (521) are the county's three incorporated places in 2020 Census place data, each listed under Walker County only.
Walker County had 76,400 residents in the 2020 Census and covers 802 square miles. Huntsville, the county seat, is home to Sam Houston State University and the headquarters of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Common Walker County Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which Walker County court handles my divorce?
The county's divorce page says a divorce can be filed in the County Court at Law or in a district court, and district court divorces alternate between the 12th and 278th. The local rules direct family cases to the County Court at Law unless a conflict involving its judge is identified. Intake can explain what applies to you.
What is the Walker County Standing Restraining Order?
It is an order posted on the county's forms page that the local rules require to be attached to initial pleadings in family law matters. Ask your attorney how it affects you before you file or respond.
Where do I file papers in Walker County?
Attorneys file through the statewide eFileTexas portal, and the county's divorce page says self-represented parties may file paper documents at the District Clerk's office in Huntsville or mail them there.
A loved one is in a state prison unit in Walker County. Can your team still help?
Tell intake where the person is held, what the matter is, and any court dates. The team will explain whether it can help and how a consultation would work.
Is Huntsville in more than one county?
No. Huntsville, New Waverly, and Riverside each lie wholly in Walker County, based on 2020 Census place data, but rural addresses near the county line may not. Tell intake your full address so the team can confirm the county.
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Last reviewed: October 20, 2026
Legal Reviewer
Anne Gibson
Attorney
Anne Gibson is an experienced attorney with more than 26 years of legal practice. Her background includes family law, criminal defense, mediation, courtroom advocacy, and meticulous legal-document preparation. She combines extensive real-world experience with a strong academic background to provide clients with thoughtful, compassionate, and thorough representation.
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