Angelina County District Courts
Angelina County
Overview
Guide Overview
Civil District Courts hear all family and civil law issues including divorce cases, custody issues, child abuse and neglect (involving the Department of Family and Protective Services, or CPS) cases, cases involving title to land, and civil matters where the amount of money or damages involved is $200 or more. The district courts share jurisdiction with the Angelina County Courts at Law on all family law cases.
This guide contains information on both District Courts in Angelina County.
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Research Tips
Read our articles on Zoom and how to use the platform to prepare for your hearing. You should also read the following documents uploaded by the Angelina County District Clerk:
Common questions about Angelina County
The Angelina County Civil Courts are in the Angelina County Courthouse 215 East Lufkin Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75901.
The mailing address is P.O. Box 908, Lufkin, Texas 75902.
Phone: (963) 634-8339
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
You can find information about your case by using the Angelina County Judicial Web Search tool.
The best method is to contact the County Clerk's Office to ask for case information.
You can read How to E-File to learn about E-Filing.
You can also read more about E-Filing on the County Clerk's website.
Instructions & Forms
Instructions & Forms
Honorable Todd Kassaw
125 East Lufkin Avenue
Lufkin, Texas 75901
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 908
Lufkin, Texas 75902
Phone: (936) 639-3913
Fax: (936) 639-3917
This information is current as of February 1, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes, as of March 2021. | Zoom. | Yes, for at-risk or vulnerable individuals. Contact the court for information. |
You can visit the 159th District Court’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the District Clerk’s office (936) 634-4312 for updated procedures.
All civil, family, and probate cases must be filed electronically through E-FileTexas. To learn more about filing rules or for e-filing questions, email dcefile@angelinacounty.net.
All motions must be submitted with a proposed Order granting the relief you are asking the court for.
First, you will need to email the court coordinator to get dates and times the court is available for hearings. After, you will need to fill out and file a Request for Setting.
All hearings not requiring testimony or documentary evidence can be done by telephone conference or virtual hearing if all parties agree.
Any document required to be filed must be filed with the District Clerk's Office.
No. All jury trials are in person only.
Possibly. Contact the court with any concerns you have.
For any questions, contact the Court Coordinator Krystal Barrett at (936) 639-3913 or kbarrett@angelinacounty.net.
Honorable Bob Inselmann
125 East Lufkin Avenue
Lufkin, Texas 75901
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 908
Lufkin, Texas 75902
Phone: (936) 637-0217
Fax: (936) 639-3917
This information is current as of February 1, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes, as of March 2021. | Zoom. | Yes, for at-risk or vulnerable individuals. Contact the court for information. |
You can visit the 217th District Court’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the District Clerk’s office (936) 634-4312 for updated procedures.
All civil, family, and probate cases must be filed electronically through E-FileTexas. To learn more about filing rules or for e-filing questions, email dcefile@angelinacounty.net.
All motions must be submitted with a proposed Order granting the relief you are asking the court for.
First, you will need to email the court coordinator to get dates and times the court is available for hearings. After, you will need to fill out and file a Request for Setting.
All hearings not requiring testimony or documentary evidence can be done by telephone conference or virtual hearing if all parties agree.
Any document required to be filed must be filed with the District Clerk's Office.
No. All jury trials are in person only.
Possibly. Contact the court with any concerns you have.
For any questions, contact the Court Coordinator Robin Lowe at (936) 637-0217 or rlowe@angelinacounty.net.
Honorable Andrea James
300 East 26th Street
Bryan, Texas 77803
Phone: (409) 538-8176
Watch the 2nd Region Child Protection Court No. 2’s court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of March 3, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Unknown. | Zoom. | Contact the court for information. |
Contact the court coordinator for information on virtual court procedures. You can view the 2nd Region Child Protection Court No. 2’s Docket on the Texas Judicial Branch’s Child Protection Court website.
Contact the court coordinator for filing procedures.
Contact the court coordinator for information on how to set a hearing. Most often, the Court or DFPS will set hearings for the case.
Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.
Court staff will contact you after your hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.
No. All jury trials are in person only.
Possibly. Contact the court with any concerns you have.
If you have any questions about a virtual hearing, contact the Court Coordinator LeAnn Lennie-Bachmeyer at (409) 538-8176.
Articles
Articles in this guide
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Civil Litigation in Texas: The Basics
This article explains the basics of civil lawsuits in Texas. -
Justice 101: The Client's Guide to Texas Civil Litigation
This article contains a link to a video that provides some background on the civil litigation system in Texas. -
Texas Family Law Handbook
This handbook explains family courts and other family law issues, with a focus on Harris County. -
What Court Staff Can and Cannot Do
Information on what type of services a court can offer. -
How to Set a Contested Final Hearing (Family Law)
This article discusses the steps to set a Contested Final Hearing in Family Law. -
How to Set Aside a Default Judgment
This article explains how to ask the judge to set aside (cancel) a default judgment. -
How to Set an Uncontested Final Hearing (Family Law)
This article discusses setting an uncontested final hearing in a family law case in Texas. -
Individual Rights and Navigating Court Proceedings During COVID-19
Learn how the court system and personal rights changed due to the pandemic and how to navigate them. -
Virtual Court
Some Texas courts will hold hearings by videoconference, usually using Zoom. -
Asking to Appear in Court by Video App or Phone During COVID-19 (SAPCR and Modification)
You can ask the court to appear by videoconference (like Zoom) or telephone; to allow "unsworn declarations" as evidence; to interview the children... -
Sensitive Data
This article provides information on protected sensitive data; data that appears in public records; and sealing records. -
Virtual Court and Child Support (IV-D)
Some IV-D Courts (child support court) are now holding hearings by videoconference, usually using Zoom. -
How to E-File
This article provides an overview of e-filing as well as solutions to some common e-filing mistakes. -
Civil Trial Preparation
If your case is contested, then you will need to spend a lot of time preparing for trial. -
How to Use Zoom
Access all available resources on how to use Zoom's video platform for virtual court hearings on your desktop or mobile phone.