Judge Jeff Branick: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Jeff Branick is a judge for the Jefferson County Court in Texas. Branick was elected to the bench on November 2, 2010.

The Jefferson County Court primarily hears probate matters, including estate matters, guardianships, and mental health commitments. Branick has also gained local attention for his work on coastal erosion and hurricane storm surge protection for coastal residents, efforts for which he was recognized by Ducks Unlimited, receiving the Wetlands Conservation Achievement Award in 2017.

Prior to his election, Branick was the attorney to the judge of the Jefferson County Court, a position to which he was named in 2007.

He received a bachelor’s degree in public affairs from Lamar University. Branick then went on to complete a J.D. at Baylor University School of Law in 1984. He was admitted to practice in Texas (1984).

After graduating from law school, Branick became an attorney at Provost & Umphrey, a law firm he first joined in 1979 while at university. While at the firm, he rose through the ranks to become a partner in 1986. Then, in 1998, Branick established a solo practice, where he primarily handled pro bono work until 2007. He earned an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

He has sat as an appointed member of the Coastal Coordination Advisory Committee for the Texas Coastal Management Program and on the Environmental Protection Agency Local Government Advisory Council. Branick has served as a commissioner of the Texas State Commission on National and Community Service and as president of the Port Cities Rescue Mission Ministries Board, the YMCA Port Arthur board, and the Jefferson County Housing Finance Corporation.

Branick was born and raised in Port Arthur, Texas, where he attended high school. As a youth, he worked various jobs, including as a delivery driver, tugboat worker, and at a steel mill. Branick and his wife, Sherrie, have two children. He attends the United Methodist Temple in Port Arthur. In his free time, Branick enjoys fishing, hunting, backpacking, river rafting, and reading.

He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Jeff Branick

In the Estate of: Stella Ann Hollier, Deceased

On May 5, 2026 an other probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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May 05, 2026

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Jefferson County - County Court

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Jefferson County, TX

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May 07, 2026

Estate of John Devries, III, Deceased

On April 13, 2026 an other probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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Apr 13, 2026

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Jefferson County - County Court

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Apr 15, 2026

In the Estate of Ernest Bruce Hendrix, Jr., Deceased

On March 18, 2026 an other probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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Mar 18, 2026

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Mar 20, 2026

In the Estate of Thomas James Marsh, Deceased

On March 3, 2026 an other probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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Mar 03, 2026

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Mar 05, 2026

In the Estate of: Holly Laree Jones a/k/a Holly Vicknair a/k/a Holly Laree Vicknair

On February 6, 2026 an other probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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Feb 06, 2026

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Feb 10, 2026

In the Estate of: Karrie Stefflen Nortman a/k/a Karrie Lynne Stefflen, Deceased

On November 24, 2025 an other probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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Nov 24, 2025

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Nov 27, 2025

In the Estate of: David Accardo, Deceased

On October 9, 2025 an other probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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Oct 09, 2025

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Oct 11, 2025

In the Estate of: MARY FRANKLIN, Deceased

On August 5, 2025 an other probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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Aug 05, 2025

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Aug 07, 2025

Cox, Rachael, Walker, Joseph Theron, III, Walker, Karen, et al.

On May 22, 2025 an other probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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May 22, 2025

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May 25, 2025

In RE: K.W.S., minor

On April 29, 2025 an other probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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Apr 29, 2025

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May 02, 2025

Kenna Ward Stephenson

On April 29, 2025 an other probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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Apr 29, 2025

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May 04, 2025

Christina Chaney Anderson

On March 13, 2025 an other probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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Mar 13, 2025

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Mar 16, 2025

In the Estate of Cheryl Ann Kahclamat, Deceased

On February 12, 2025 an other probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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Feb 12, 2025

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Feb 14, 2025

In the Estate of: Meredith Lee Brown, Deceased

On October 23, 2024 an other probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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Oct 23, 2024

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Oct 25, 2024

In the Estate of: Duane Faye Henley, Deceased

On August 9, 2024 a muniment of title case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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Aug 09, 2024

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Muniment of Title

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Aug 09, 2024

In the Estate of: Edward Lee Broussard, Deceased

On August 8, 2024 a muniment of title case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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Aug 08, 2024

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Aug 09, 2024

In the Estate of: Betty Ann Nectoux, Deceased

On August 8, 2024 a muniment of title case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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Aug 08, 2024

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Muniment of Title

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Aug 09, 2024

In the Estate of: Karl Lester Knoble, Deceased

On August 8, 2024 a muniment of title case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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Aug 08, 2024

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Aug 09, 2024

In the Estate of: Albert Newman Delatte, Deceased

On August 7, 2024 an other probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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Aug 07, 2024

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Aug 09, 2024

In the Estate of: Robert Louis Troxell, Deceased

On August 7, 2024 a muniment of title case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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Aug 07, 2024

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Aug 09, 2024

In the Estate of: Bonnie Vessel, Deceased

On August 7, 2024 a muniment of title case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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Aug 07, 2024

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Aug 09, 2024

In the Estate of: Joel Wayne Hebert, Deceased

On August 6, 2024 a muniment of title case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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Aug 06, 2024

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Aug 09, 2024

In the Estate of: Aquilla Renee Pollard

On August 6, 2024 small estate proceedings case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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Aug 06, 2024

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Small Estate Proceedings

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Probate

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Estate Administration

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Aug 09, 2024

In the Estate of: Sana Elaine January, Deceased

On August 6, 2024 an independent administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Jeff Branick presiding.

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Aug 06, 2024

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Jefferson County - County Court

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Independent Administration

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Probate

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Estate Administration

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Aug 09, 2024

About

Jeff Branick
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment Jefferson County Court (TX)	Jefferson County Court (TX)
Election/Appointment November 2, 2010 - Jefferson County Court; 2014 - Re-elected; 2018 - Re-elected; 2022 - Re-elected	November 2, 2010 - Jefferson County Court; 2014 - Re-elected; 2018 - Re-elected; 2022 - Re-elected
Education J.D., Baylor University School of Law - 1984 Bachelor’s degree, Lamar University	J.D., Baylor University School of Law - 1984 Bachelor’s degree, Lamar University

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	TX - Jefferson County Court (TX)
Clerk phone:	+1 (409) 835-8466
Port Arthur:	+1 (409) 727-2191, ext. 8466
Fax:	+1 (409) 839-2311

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Provost & Umphrey	Jefferson County, Texas
Partner	Provost & Umphrey	Jefferson County, Texas
Sole Practitioner	Private Practice	Jefferson County, Texas
Attorney	Jefferson County Court	Jefferson County, Texas
Judge	Jefferson County Court	Jefferson County, Texas

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