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-Thomas presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jan 28, 2020

Status

Settlement

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Court Category

Appl for Structured Settlement Transfers

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Structured Settlement

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-Thomas presiding.

106 Files
Filed

May 08, 2017

Status

Appealed

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Court 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.

69 Files
Filed

Mar 23, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Court

133rd

County

Harris County, TX

Court 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.

67 Files
Filed

Mar 23, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Court Category

Administrative Appeal

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Admin Appeals

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 28, 2018

On February 1, 2016 a tortious interference case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Alexandra Smoots-Thomas presiding.

112 Files
Filed

Feb 01, 2016

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

127th

County

Harris County, TX

Court Category

TORTIOUS INTERFERENCE

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 28, 2018

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

126 Files
Filed

Jan 30, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Court Category

CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 26, 2017

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

135 Files
Filed

Aug 08, 2013

Status

Default Judgment

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Court 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-Thomas presiding.

37 Files
Filed

Jul 30, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Court 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-Thomas presiding.

112 Files
Filed

Apr 12, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Court Category

BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 16, 2017

On February 15, 2013 a fraud case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Alexandra Smoots-Thomas presiding.

75 Files
Filed

Feb 15, 2013

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

189th

County

Harris County, TX

Court Category

FRAUD

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 16, 2016

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

123 Files
Filed

Jul 13, 2012

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Court Category

BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2017

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

205 Files
Filed

Jun 13, 2012

Status

Abatement

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Court 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-Thomas presiding.

102 Files
Filed

May 16, 2012

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Court 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-Thomas presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Dec 09, 2011

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Court 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-Thomas presiding.

124 Files
Filed

May 06, 2011

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Court 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-Thomas presiding.

34 Files
Filed

Jan 07, 2011

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Court 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-Thomas presiding.

86 Files
Filed

Feb 25, 2010

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Court 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-Thomas presiding.

111 Files
Filed

Jan 27, 2010

Status

Trial Verdict

Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

Court Category

BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 03, 2016

On January 21, 2010 a declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Alexandra Smoots-Thomas presiding.

33 Files
Filed

Jan 21, 2010

Status

Default Judgment

Court

334th

County

Harris County, TX

Court Category

DECLARATORY JUDGMENT

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Declaratory Action

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2012