Nueces County Courts at Law
Nueces County
Overview
Guide Overview
County Courts at Law hear civil cases where the amount in controversy is $500-$25,000, eminent domain cases, protective orders under Texas Family Code chapter 71, class A or B misdemeanor criminal offenses, and appeals of:
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Final rulings and decisions of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission,
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Nueces County Justice of the Peace and Municipal Courts, and
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State Office of Administrative Hearings concerning Administrative License Revocations.
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Research Tips
Read our articles on Zoom and how to use it to prepare for your hearing. You should also read the following documents uploaded by the Court Administrator:
Common questions about Nueces County
The Nueces County Courts are in the Nueces County Courthouse at:
901 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Phone: (361) 888-0789
Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You can use the Nueces County Public Portal search available on the District Clerk’s webpage. You can also visit the Civil and Family Records Desk.
You can read How to E-File to learn about E-Filing.
You can also read more about E-Filing on the District Clerk's webpage.
Instructions & Forms
Instructions & Forms
Honorable Judge Todd Robbinson
901 Leopard Street
Room 701, 7th Floor
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Phone: (361) 888-0555
Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
Watch County Court at Law No. 1’s court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of April 12, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes | Zoom | Zoom conference hearings may be utilized at the discretion of each judge. Contact the court for more information. |
You can visit County Court at Law No. 1’s webpage for the most up-to-date information.
You can also read the County Court at Law No. 1’s Zoom Protocol for Litigants/Party Participants.
All documents you want to file with the court must be filed with the Court Clerk’s Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the District Clerk’s Office with any questions at (361) 888-0450 or by emailing nueces.districtclerk@nuecesco.com.
Also, read the Nueces County E-Filing Guidelines as well as the Nueces County Local Rules Concerning the Electronic Filing of Court Documents.
Contact the court clerk to schedule a hearing in this court.
Yes. Depending on the complexity of the matter, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings.
Nueces standing orders on remote proceedings require the submission of the exhibits at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. This includes filing the exhibit list (attaching exhibits); getting a copy to all parties, and emailing the exhibit list and exhibits to the court manager.
Contact the Court for more information regarding virtual jury trials. Also review the June 2022 Jury Trial Update.
Possibly. Contact the court if you have concerns. The court will decide whether to allow virtual testimony upon request.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Manager, Mary Alice Greses, at (361) 888-0555 or by emailing maryalice.greses@nuecesco.com.
Honorable Judge Lisa Gonzales
901 Leopard Street
Room 702, 7th Floor
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Phone: (361) 888-0596
Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
Watch County Court at Law No. 2’s court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of April 12, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes | Zoom | Zoom conference hearings may be utilized at the discretion of each judge. Contact the court for more information. |
You can visit County Court at Law No. 2’s webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Also read our article on How to Use Zoom to prepare for a virtual hearing on Zoom.
All documents you want to file with the court must be filed with the Court Clerk’s Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the District Clerk’s Office with any questions at (361) 888-0450 or by emailing nueces.districtclerk@nuecesco.com.
Also, read the Nueces County E-Filing Guidelines as well as the Nueces County Local Rules Concerning the Electronic Filing of Court Documents.
Contact the court clerk to schedule a hearing in this court.
Yes. Depending on the complexity of the matter, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings.
Nueces standing orders on remote proceedings require the submission of the exhibits at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. This includes filing the exhibit list (attaching exhibits); getting a copy to all parties, and emailing the exhibit list and exhibits to the court manager.
Contact the Court for more information regarding virtual jury trials. Also review the June 2022 Jury Trial Update.
Possibly. Contact the court if you have concerns. The court will decide whether to allow virtual testimony upon request.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Manager, Aimee Sanchez, at (361) 888-0596 or by emailing aimee.sanchez@nuecesco.com.
Honorable Judge Deeanne Galvan
901 Leopard Street
Room 703, 7th Floor
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Phone: (361) 888-0466
Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
Watch County Court at Law No. 3’s court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of April 12, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes | Zoom | Zoom conference hearings may be utilized at the discretion of each judge. Contact the court for more information. |
You can visit County Court at Law No. 3’s webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Also read our article on How to Use Zoom to prepare for a virtual hearing on Zoom.
All documents you want to file with the court must be filed with the Court Clerk’s Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the District Clerk’s Office with any questions at (361) 888-0450 or by emailing nueces.districtclerk@nuecesco.com.
Also, read the Nueces County E-Filing Guidelines as well as the Nueces County Local Rules Concerning the Electronic Filing of Court Documents.
Contact the court clerk to schedule a hearing in this court.
Yes. Depending on the complexity of the matter, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings.
Nueces standing orders on remote proceedings require the submission of the exhibits at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. This includes filing the exhibit list (attaching exhibits); getting a copy to all parties, and emailing the exhibit list and exhibits to the court manager.
Contact the Court for more information regarding virtual jury trials. Also review the June 2022 Jury Trial Update.
Possibly. Contact the court if you have concerns. The court will decide whether to allow virtual testimony upon request.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Manager, Ruby Heard, at (361) 888-0466 or by emailing ruby.heard@nuecesco.com.
Honorable Judge Mark H. Woerner
901 Leopard Street
Room 704, 7th Floor
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Phone: (361) 888-0237
Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
Watch County Court at Law No. 4’s court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of April 12, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes | Zoom | Zoom conference hearings may be utilized at the discretion of each judge. Contact the court for more information. |
You can visit County Court at Law No. 4’s webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Also read our article on How to Use Zoom to prepare for a virtual hearing on Zoom.
All documents you want to file with the court must be filed with the Court Clerk’s Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the District Clerk’s Office with any questions at (361) 888-0450 or by emailing nueces.districtclerk@nuecesco.com.
Also, read the Nueces County E-Filing Guidelines as well as the Nueces County Local Rules Concerning the Electronic Filing of Court Documents.
Contact the court clerk to schedule a hearing in this court.
Yes. Depending on the complexity of the matter, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings.
Nueces standing orders on remote proceedings require the submission of the exhibits at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. This includes filing the exhibit list (attaching exhibits); getting a copy to all parties, and emailing the exhibit list and exhibits to the court manager.
Contact the Court for more information regarding virtual jury trials. Also review the June 2022 Jury Trial Update.
Possibly. Contact the court if you have concerns. The court will decide whether to allow virtual testimony upon request.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Manager, Christina Cadena, at (361) 888-0237 or by emailing christina.cadena@nuecesco.com.
Honorable Judge Timothy J. McCoy
2310 Golihar
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Phone: (361) 561-6056
Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
This information is current as of April 12, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes | Zoom | Zoom conference hearings may be utilized at the discretion of each judge. Contact the court for more information. |
You can visit County Court at Law No. 5’s webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Also read our article on How to Use Zoom to prepare for a virtual hearing on Zoom.
All documents you want to file with the court must be filed with the Court Clerk’s Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the District Clerk’s Office with any questions at (361) 888-0450 or by emailing nueces.districtclerk@nuecesco.com.
Also, read the Nueces County E-Filing Guidelines as well as the Nueces County Local Rules Concerning the Electronic Filing of Court Documents.
Contact the court clerk to schedule a hearing in this court.
Yes. Depending on the complexity of the matter, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings.
Nueces standing orders on remote proceedings require the submission of the exhibits at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. This includes filing the exhibit list (attaching exhibits); getting a copy to all parties, and emailing the exhibit list and exhibits to the court manager.
Contact the Court for more information regarding virtual jury trials. Also review the June 2022 Jury Trial Update.
Possibly. Contact the court if you have concerns. The court will decide whether to allow virtual testimony upon request.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Manager, Bernice Perez-Beem, at (361) 561-6056 or by emailing bernice.perez-beem@nuecesco.com.
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. -
Statutes of Limitations in Civil Lawsuits
This article explains statutes of limitation 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. -
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 a family law case. -
How to Set Aside a Default Judgment
This article explains how to ask the judge to set aside (cancel) a default judgment. -
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. -
Sensitive Data
This article provides information on protected sensitive data; data that appears in public records; and sealing records. -
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.