Judge Alexandra Smoots-Thomas: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Alexandra Smoots-Thomas (Ret.) served as a judge for the 164th District Court of Texas in Harris County. Smoots-Thomas joined the bench in 2009. Then, in 2019, she was indicted for wire fraud and suspended from her judgeship.


Smoots-Thomas joined her high school's nationally recognized and award-winning policy debate team. She went to the University of Texas at Austin and majored in government and journalism, and later completed her bachelor's degree at the University of St. Thomas with an Honors degree in communications, with a focus on print and broadcast journalism. Smoots-Thomas then attended the South Texas College of Law Houston, where she earned a J.D.


Smoots-Hogan spent the next several years at Brown McCarroll's. Then, in 2007, she opened her own office for the practice of law. It became known as Smoots-Hogan, Brockman, & Brauchle. Smoots-Hogan's practice areas were commercial litigation, construction litigation, real estate law and litigation, insurance law, U.S.C. § 1983 claims, family law and personal injury litigation.


She routinely speaks to and supports several community organizations geared toward cancer.


Smoots-Thomas was raised in Houston, Texas. She is the only child and has two sons. She is a member of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church.


She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Alexandra Smoots-Thomas

On January 28, 2020 appl for structured settlement transfers case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Alexandra Smoots presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jan 28, 2020

Status

Settlement

Judge

Hon. Alexandra Smoots

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Category

Appl for Structured Settlement Transfers

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 07, 2020

On May 8, 2017 a personal inj (non-auto) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Alexandra Smoots presiding.

89 Files
Filed

May 08, 2017

Status

Appealed

Judge

Hon. Alexandra Smoots

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Category

PERSONAL INJ (NON-AUTO)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2019

On March 23, 2016 an administrative appeal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Alexandra Smoots-Thomas presiding.

65 Files
Filed

Mar 23, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Alexandra Smoots-Thomas

Court

133rd

County

Harris County, TX

Category

Administrative Appeal

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Admin Appeals

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 15, 2018

On March 23, 2016 an administrative appeal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Alexandra Smoots-Thomas presiding.

65 Files
Filed

Mar 23, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Alexandra Smoots-Thomas

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Category

Administrative Appeal

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Admin Appeals

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 28, 2018

On January 30, 2015 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Alexandra Smoots-Hogan presiding.

117 Files
Filed

Jan 30, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Alexandra Smoots-Hogan

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Category

CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 26, 2017

On January 9, 2014 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge ALEXANDRA SMOOTS-HOGAN presiding.

86 Files
Filed

Jan 09, 2014

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. ALEXANDRA SMOOTS-HOGAN

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Category

BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 23, 2021

On August 8, 2013 a personal inj (non-auto) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Alexandra Smoots-Hogan presiding.

122 Files
Filed

Aug 08, 2013

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

Hon. Alexandra Smoots-Hogan

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Category

PERSONAL INJ (NON-AUTO)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 04, 2018

On July 30, 2013 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Alexandra Smoots presiding.

37 Files
Filed

Jul 30, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Alexandra Smoots

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Category

BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 06, 2015

On April 12, 2013 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Alexandra Smoots-Hogan presiding.

92 Files
Filed

Apr 12, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Alexandra Smoots-Hogan

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Category

BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 16, 2017

On June 13, 2012 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Alexandra Smoots-Hogan presiding.

192 Files
Filed

Jun 13, 2012

Status

Abatement

Judge

Hon. Alexandra Smoots-Hogan

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Category

BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2017

On May 16, 2012 an other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Alexandra Smoots-Hogan presiding.

88 Files
Filed

May 16, 2012

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Alexandra Smoots-Hogan

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Category

OTHER CIVIL

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 28, 2013

On December 9, 2011 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Alexandra Smoots presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Dec 09, 2011

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

Hon. Alexandra Smoots

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Category

BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 29, 2013

On May 6, 2011 a partition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Alexandra Smoots-Hogan presiding.

117 Files
Filed

May 06, 2011

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

Hon. Alexandra Smoots-Hogan

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Category

PARTITION

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 12, 2017

On January 7, 2011 a personal inj (non-auto) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Alexandra Smoots-Hogan presiding.

34 Files
Filed

Jan 07, 2011

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

Hon. Alexandra Smoots-Hogan

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Category

PERSONAL INJ (NON-AUTO)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 21, 2013

On February 25, 2010 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Alexandra Smoots-Hogan presiding.

83 Files
Filed

Feb 25, 2010

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Alexandra Smoots-Hogan

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Category

BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2014

On January 27, 2010 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Alexandra Smoots-Hogan presiding.

107 Files
Filed

Jan 27, 2010

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

Hon. Alexandra Smoots-Hogan

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Category

BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 03, 2016

On June 20, 2002 a declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Alexandra Smoots-Hogan presiding.

576 Files
Filed

Jun 20, 2002

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

Hon. Alexandra Smoots-Hogan

Court

333rd

County

Harris County, TX

Category

DECLARATORY JUDGMENT

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 24, 2021

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