Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Joe Patrick Bulanek is a judge for the 461st District Court of Texas in Brazoria County. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Greg Abbott on July 22, 2019.

Prior to his appointment, Bulanek worked as an attorney in private practice.

Bulanek earned a B.B.A. from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Then, in 2006, he completed a J.D. at Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law.

His memberships have included the Brazoria County Bar Association, the District 5-3 Grievance Committee for the State Bar of Texas, and The Federalist Society. He has also served as president of the Rotary Club of Danbury, treasurer of the Womens Center of Brazoria County, and board member of the Cradle of Texas Emmaus Community.

Recent Cases by Hon. Joe Patrick Bulanek

Latoyia Laws vs. Jervalis Smith

On May 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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May 24, 2024

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461st District Court

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In the Matter of the Marriage of Ismael Guajardo and Sonia M. Tovar

On May 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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May 23, 2024

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Brazoria County, TX

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May 24, 2024

In the Matter of the Marriage of Maria Phillips and James Dennis Phillips

On May 21, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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May 21, 2024

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461st District Court

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Brazoria County, TX

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May 21, 2024

In the Matter of the Marriage of Janelle Patrice Marshall and Cottrell Marshall

On May 21, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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May 21, 2024

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461st District Court

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Brazoria County, TX

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May 21, 2024

James Neil Miley vs. Kaitlyn Byrne

On May 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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May 16, 2024

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461st District Court

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Brazoria County, TX

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May 17, 2024

In the Matter of the Marriage of Lena Marie Jackson and Robert Earl Jackson

On May 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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May 16, 2024

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May 28, 2024

In the Matter of the Marriage of Maria Osegueda and Benito Chavez Sanchez

On May 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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May 16, 2024

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461st District Court

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May 16, 2024

In the Matter of the Marriage of Lidia Daroux and Phillipe Daroux

On May 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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May 16, 2024

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461st District Court

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Brazoria County, TX

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May 17, 2024

Daniel Lavell Ouzts, et al vs. Kimberli Michelle Ouzts, et al

On May 15, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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May 15, 2024

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461st District Court

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May 16, 2024

In the Matter of the Marriage of Serena Yvette Gonza and Galo David Gonza

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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461st District Court

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May 28, 2024

In the Matter of the Marriage of Kayla Christine Moore and Derek Hunter Moore

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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May 08, 2024

Isabel Jimenez Armendariz vs. Jamari Narcisse

On May 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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May 07, 2024

In the Matter of the Marriage of Yonghong Tang and Emily Leung

On May 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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May 06, 2024

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May 07, 2024

Ex Parte: Sandra Renne Collins

On April 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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Habeas Corpus

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May 03, 2024

In the Matter of the Marriage of Melinda Morphew Hepler and Richard Everitt Hepler

On April 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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Apr 26, 2024

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461st District Court

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May 14, 2024

Ex Parte: Horace Dante Wiley

On April 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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Apr 24, 2024

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Stipulated Judgment

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461st District Court

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May 14, 2024

In the Matter of the Marriage of Nicole Rodden Gage and Jacob Albert Gage

On April 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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Apr 24, 2024

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461st District Court

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Apr 25, 2024

State of Texas vs. Jose Mendoza Jr.

On April 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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Apr 23, 2024

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461st District Court

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Brazoria County, TX

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Habeas Corpus

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Apr 24, 2024

Ex Parte: Jason Claudell Waddy

On April 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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Apr 23, 2024

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May 09, 2024

In the Matter of the Marriage of El Leonard, Jr. and Tonya Bradshaw Leonard

On April 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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Apr 23, 2024

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461st District Court

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May 21, 2024

Ex Parte: Jose Mendoza , Jr.

On April 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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Apr 23, 2024

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Apr 24, 2024

In the Matter of the Marriage of Kelly Michelle Turner and Howard Vincent Turner

On April 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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Apr 23, 2024

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461st District Court

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Brazoria County, TX

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May 13, 2024

Ex Parte: Jason Claudell Waddy

On April 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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Apr 23, 2024

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461st District Court

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Brazoria County, TX

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Habeas Corpus

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May 09, 2024

In the Matter of the Marriage of Helen Ashton Hernandez and Maurillio Carlos Hernandez

On April 19, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Joe Patrick Bulanek presiding.

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Apr 19, 2024

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461st District Court

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Brazoria County, TX

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Apr 23, 2024

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About

Joe Patrick Bulanek
Current Appointment 461st District Court of Texas, Department Room 405	461st District Court of Texas, Department Room 405
Education B.B.A., University of Houston-Clear Lake J.D., Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law - 2006	B.B.A., University of Houston-Clear Lake J.D., Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law - 2006