Judge Cara C. Wood - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Cara C. Wood (Ret.) served as a judge for the 284th District Court of Texas in Montgomery County. Wood was elected to the bench in 2006, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Olen U. Underwood. She retired on December 31, 2018.

Wood earned a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University in 1973. Then, in 1977, she completed a J.D. at Texas Tech University School of Law.

After graduating from law school, Wood entered into private practice. She started as an attorney in the Law Office of Ernest Coker, becoming the first female attorney to work in Montgomery County since the 1950s. She then performed a stint as a briefing attorney for the Texas Seventh District Court of Appeals in Amarillo.

Wood returned to Montgomery County and resumed her private practice. She worked in that capacity for several years, eventually leaving to join the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office as an assistant district attorney in 2002. Two years later, she transferred to the Montgomery County Attorney's Office, where she served as an assistant county attorney until her election to the bench.

She has served as president of the Montgomery County Bar Association, vice-chair of the State Bar of Texas Committee for Local Bar Services, and vice-chair of the State Bar of Texas Assistance to the Poor in Criminal Matters Committee. Her community memberships included the Conroe Noon Lions Club and the First Presbyterian Church of Conroe.

Wood is registered as a Republican.

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Colt Associates, LLC dba Colt Concrete Industries VS. Monarch Civil Constructors, LLC, North American Specialty Insurance Company

On December 11, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

3 Files

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Dec 11, 2018

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Dismissal

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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Sep 24, 2021

In Re: Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co.,

On December 6, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

3 Files

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Dec 06, 2018

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Closed

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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Martha Delores Wheeler VS. Jack Edwards Wheeler

On November 28, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

3 Files

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Nov 28, 2018

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Closed

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC VS. Ramiro Garcia, Estella Garcia

On November 26, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

5 Files

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Nov 26, 2018

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Dismissal

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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Sep 24, 2021

Conroe Coffee, LLC VS. Janrob Holdings, LLC

On November 20, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

9 Files

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Nov 20, 2018

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Dismissal

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Sep 24, 2021

Discover Bank VS. Tina Bohling

On November 15, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

8 Files

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Nov 15, 2018

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Stipulated Judgment

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Montgomery County, TX

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In Re: J. C.

On November 14, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

1 File

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Nov 14, 2018

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Dismissal

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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In Re: R. M.

On November 6, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

8 Files

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Nov 06, 2018

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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Magnolia Independent School District VS. Estate of Rachel Swanson

On November 5, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

5 Files

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Nov 05, 2018

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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Tax

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General Tax

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Sep 24, 2021

Montgomery County Municipal Utility District # 88 VS. Christal Hope Bell

On November 1, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

4 Files

Filed

Nov 01, 2018

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Consolidation

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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Sep 24, 2021

Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. as attorney-in-fact for the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, as Trustee VS. Julie Phillips

On October 30, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

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Oct 30, 2018

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Dismissal

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Montgomery County, TX

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Sep 24, 2021

Montgomery County, et al VS. Pauline Haynes, aka Pauline Haynes Fletcher, et al

On October 29, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Oct 29, 2018

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Dismissal

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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General Tax

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Sep 24, 2021

Montgomery County, et al VS. Carol Colett. aka Carol Anne Collett

On October 29, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Oct 29, 2018

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Dismissal

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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Sep 24, 2021

Montgomery County, et al VS. Joanne Snodgrass, et al

On October 29, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Oct 29, 2018

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Dismissal

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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Tax

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General Tax

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Sep 24, 2021

Erby Campbell VS. Dona Keeton

On October 26, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

1 File

Filed

Oct 26, 2018

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Dismissal

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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Torts

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Automobile

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Sep 24, 2021

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC VS. Jeremy M Allard

On October 26, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Oct 26, 2018

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Dismissal

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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Sep 24, 2021

Protect Controls, Inc. VS. Davis Family Realty, LLC

On October 25, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

1 File

Filed

Oct 25, 2018

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Dismissal

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Montgomery County, TX

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Sep 24, 2021

Benders Landing Estates Property Owners Association VS. Marci R. Moore,Edward L. Moore, III

On October 24, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

Filed

Oct 24, 2018

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Dismissal

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Sep 24, 2021

TBF Financial, LLC VS. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

On October 23, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

5 Files

Filed

Oct 23, 2018

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Dismissal

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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Torts

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General Torts

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Sep 24, 2021

Bank of America, N.A. VS. Mary Wagers

On October 23, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

4 Files

Filed

Oct 23, 2018

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Dismissal

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Sep 24, 2021

Signature Financial, LLC d/b/a Signature Financial and Leasing, LLC VS. Richard Rudder, Benito Rudder

On October 19, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

5 Files

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Oct 19, 2018

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Closed

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Sep 24, 2021

Chelsea Evans, Individually and as Next Fried Of B.E., a Minor VS. Norman Deuschle, Lynette Deuschle

On October 19, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

11 Files

Filed

Oct 19, 2018

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Stipulated Judgment

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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Sep 24, 2021

Twyla D Perry a/k/a Twyla Dudzik,David Perry VS. U. S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Asset Backed Funding Corporation Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006 HEI

On October 18, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

5 Files

Filed

Oct 18, 2018

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Removal

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Sep 24, 2021

TD Auto Finance LLC VS. Alex T Barlow

On October 18, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Wood, Cara presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Oct 18, 2018

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Dismissal

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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About

Cara C. Wood
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment 284th District Court of Texas	284th District Court of Texas
Election/Appointment 2006 - 284th District Court; 2010 - Re-elected; 2014 - Re-elected	2006 - 284th District Court; 2010 - Re-elected; 2014 - Re-elected
Education Bachelor's degree, Texas Tech University - 1973 J.D., Texas Tech University School of Law - 1977	Bachelor's degree, Texas Tech University - 1973 J.D., Texas Tech University School of Law - 1977

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Current Court:	TX - 284th District Court of Texas

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Law Office of Ernest Coker	Montgomery County, Texas
Briefing Attorney	Texas Seventh District Court of Appeals
Attorney	Private Practice
Assistant District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	Montgomery County, Texas
Assistant County Attorney	Office of the County Attorney	Montgomery County, Texas
Judge	284th District Court of Texas	Montgomery County, Texas

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