Judge James H. Shoemake: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. James R. Perry

Biography

The Hon. James H. Shoemake (Ret.) served as a judge for the 434th District Court in Fort Bend County, Texas. Shoemake was appointed to the bench by former Governor Rick Perry in 2007. He retired at the conclusion of his term on December 31, 2020.

Prior to his appointment, Shoemake was an associate judge for the 328th District Court, a position to which he was named in 2003.

Shoemake earned a B.S. in political science and government from the University of Houston. Then, in 1972, he completed a J.D. at the University of Houston, Bates School of Law.

After graduating from law school, Shoemake entered into private practice. He started as an associate at Kamp, Laswell and Pope. He worked in that capacity until 1975, at which time he became a partner at Kamp, Pope & Shoemake (1975 to 1980), Shoemake & Hannsz (1980 to 1984), Pope, Shoemake, Kerr & Hendershot (1984 to 1996), and Pope, Shoemake, Selwyn, Kerr & Hendershot (1996 to 2006). While in private practice, Shoemake handled civil, federal administrative, divorce, bankruptcy, real estate, corporate, and criminal matters.

His memberships have included the Social Security Section of the Houston Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas, and the Fort Bend County Bar Association. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Exchange Club of Quail Valley and the Fort Bend County Children's Protective Services.

Born in Missouri City, Texas, Shoemake is a veteran of the United States Army Reserves. He was honorably discharged in 1976.

He is registered as a Republican.

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Ex Parte Jeralmie Patrick Williams

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Ex Parte Abel Attakora

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Rashanda Carter VS. Fort Bend County Sheriff, Fort Bend County District Clerk, Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office, Texas Department of Public Safety

On May 27, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

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Ex Parte Alexander Estrada

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Ex Parte Yanira White

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Ex Parte Glory Olachi Nwachukwu

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Ex Parte Jarrell Christopher Farr

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State of Texas v. Omolade Olowe

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Ex Parte Todd Anthony Lincoln

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Ex Parte Safa Shahid

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Ex Parte Thiago Negrao Sampaio

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Ex Parte Michael Randolph Simmons

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Ex Parte Thomas John

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Ex Parte Ahmadreza Safdari-Ghandhar

On January 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

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Ex Parte Jesse Monseveiz Acuna, Jr

On January 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

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Ex Parte VS. Ethan Washabau

On January 14, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

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About

James H. Shoemake
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment 434th District Court of Texas	434th District Court of Texas
Election/Appointment 2008 - Re-election; 2012 - Re-election; 2016 - Re-election	2008 - Re-election; 2012 - Re-election; 2016 - Re-election
Previous Appointment 328th District Court of Texas	328th District Court of Texas
Education B.S., University of Houston J.D., University of Houston, Bates School of Law - 1972	B.S., University of Houston J.D., University of Houston, Bates School of Law - 1972

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	TX - 434th District Court of Texas
Previous Court:	TX - 328th District Court of Texas

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	434th District Court of Texas	Fort Bend County, Texas
Associate Judge	328th District Court of Texas	Fort Bend County, Texas
Partner	Pope, Shoemake, Selwyn, Kerr & Hendershot	Harris County, Texas
Partner	Pope, Shoemake, Kerr & Hendershot	Harris County, Texas
Partner	Shoemake & Hannsz	Harris County, Texas
Partner	Kamp, Pope & Shoemake	Harris County, Texas
Associate	Kamp, Laswell & Pope	Harris County, Texas