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

J G WENTWORTH ORIGINATIONS LLC vs. IN RE (STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT)

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

Judge

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164th

County

Harris County, TX

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Appl for Structured Settlement Transfers

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Structured Settlement

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 08, 2020

TYURIN, MICHAEL (DR) vs. WEITZEL, ROBERT E (AKERMAN LLP)

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

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Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

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PERSONAL INJ (NON-AUTO)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 15, 2019

CLPF-BELTWAY NORTHWEST LP vs. CADENCE MCSHANE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC

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

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Court

133rd

County

Harris County, TX

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Administrative Appeal

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Admin Appeals

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 16, 2018

LIT INDUSTRIAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP vs. E E REED CONSTRUCTION LP

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

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164th

County

Harris County, TX

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Administrative Appeal

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Admin Appeals

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Mar 29, 2018

COLLINS, J. ROBERT JR vs. GETMAN, FRANK W.

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

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127th

County

Harris County, TX

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TORTIOUS INTERFERENCE

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 29, 2018

TELA GARWOOD LIMITED LP vs. AURORA ENERGY PARTNERS

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

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164th

County

Harris County, TX

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CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 27, 2017

YESKE, RANDY L vs. PIAZZA DEL ARTE INC

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

Appealed

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164th

County

Harris County, TX

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PERSONAL INJ (NON-AUTO)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 05, 2018

SHAREWELL ENERGY SERVICES LLC vs. QUAIL CREEK OIL CORPORATION

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

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164th

County

Harris County, TX

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BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Dec 07, 2015

TERRATECH INC vs. TERRATECH MANUFACTURING INC

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

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164th

County

Harris County, TX

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BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Apr 17, 2017

DAWANI INVESTMENTS INC vs. KNJ ENTERPRISES INC

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

Judge

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Court

189th

County

Harris County, TX

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Court Category

FRAUD

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

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Aug 17, 2016

JUST ENERGY (US) CORP vs. IMPERIUM ENERGY RESOURCES NA LLC D/B/A I

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

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Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

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Court Category

BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2017

OSBORN, W SHANE vs. BRANCH LAW FIRM L L P (THE)

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

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164th

County

Harris County, TX

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BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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May 26, 2017

HARRIS COUNTY ATTORNEY VINCE RYAN vs. D HOUSTON INC (DBA TREASURES)

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

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164th

County

Harris County, TX

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OTHER CIVIL

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Apr 29, 2013

VENTURE COTTON COOPERATIVE vs. NOEL, LEONARD (D/B/A NOEL LEONARD & SONS)

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

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Court

164th

County

Harris County, TX

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Court Category

BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 30, 2013

CHOUDHRI, ALI vs. LATIF & COMPANY (A/K/A ABDULLATIF & COMPANY LLC)

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

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164th

County

Harris County, TX

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PARTITION

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Dec 13, 2017

VELASQUEZ, TOMAS vs. AUSTIN MANAGEMENT GROUP INC

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

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164th

County

Harris County, TX

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PERSONAL INJ (NON-AUTO)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

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Aug 22, 2013

GROSSBERG, MARC E vs. TUSCHMAN, JOHN

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

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164th

County

Harris County, TX

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Court Category

BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 31, 2014

HILL, MARK vs. MARROCCO, DOMINIC

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

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164th

County

Harris County, TX

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BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 04, 2016

FCA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY KKC vs. J & G PLUMBING SERVICES LLC

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

Judge

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Court

334th

County

Harris County, TX

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Court Category

DECLARATORY JUDGMENT

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Declaratory Action

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2012

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About

Alexandra Smoots-Thomas
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment 164th District Court of Texas	164th District Court of Texas
Education B.A., University of St. Thomas J.D., South Texas College of Law	B.A., University of St. Thomas J.D., South Texas College of Law

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	TX - 164th District Court of Texas

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	164th District Court of Texas	Harris County, Texas
Founder	Smoots-Hogan, Brockman, & Brauchle	Harris County, Texas
Attorney	Brown McCarroll	Harris County, Texas