Judge Kenneth S. Cannata: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Gregory W. Abbott

Biography

The Hon. Kenneth S. Cannata (Ret.) was a judge for the 458th District Court of Texas in Fort Bend County. He was appointed to the District Court by Governor Greg Abbott in 2017. His term expired in 2018.

At the time of his appointment, Cannata was a Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3 in Fort Bend County for eleven years.

He received a B.A. from the University of South Florida. Cannata went on to complete a J.D. at the South Texas College of Law in 1983. He is board certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

After leaving the bench, Cannata joined the Fort Bend County Attorney’s Office as chief of its Litigation Division.

His memberships have included the Fort Bend County Bar Association, the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists, the State Bar of Texas, and the Fort Bend County Dispute Resolution Center (board of directors and president).

Cannata also served as a volunteer for the West Fort Bend Women’s Charity.

Recent Cases by Hon. Kenneth S. Cannata

Ashton Oaks Apartments vs Monique Smith

On May 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

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May 15, 2026

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JP3-2

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Property

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May 18, 2026

James Solsaa vs Melissa Van Dine

On May 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

3 Files

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May 15, 2026

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JP3-2

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Property

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May 18, 2026

Michael Joseph Cole vs Bradley Davis,Victoria Davis

On May 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

4 Files

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May 15, 2026

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JP3-2

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Property

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May 18, 2026

Carl Green & Loretter Brock VS Honorable Justin M. Joyce, Nabil Shike and River Crest Gardens, LP

On December 21, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

8 Files

Filed

Dec 21, 2022

Status

Relief Denied

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Court

400th District Court

County

Fort Bend County, TX

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Aug 30, 2023

Leroy Greer, Bernice Greer and All Other Occupants vs JP Morgan Acquisition Corp

On July 12, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

21 Files

Filed

Jul 12, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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County Court at Law 3

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Fort Bend County, TX

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May 26, 2022

Jorge De La Garza v. Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC

On December 3, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

14 Files

Filed

Dec 03, 2018

Status

Default Judgment

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Oct 03, 2023

Huong Thi Hyunh V. Thanh Tam Huynh and Hong Anh Nguyen

On November 14, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

Filed

Nov 14, 2018

Status

Want of Prosecution

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Property

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General Property

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Dec 29, 2021

Hyman Hamilton v. The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee (CWALT2004-32CB) and Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC

On November 5, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

13 Files

Filed

Nov 05, 2018

Status

Removal

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Fort Bend County

County

Fort Bend County, TX

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 03, 2023

Linda Fennessey Yocham Individually and as Representative of the Estate of D.W. Fennessey V. Ranny Fitch, D.W. Fennessey Marine Services L.L.C. d/b/a W.D. Fennessey Marine Services and d/b/a D.W. Fennessey Marine Services

On October 15, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

18 Files

Filed

Oct 15, 2018

Status

Bankruptcy

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Fort Bend County

County

Fort Bend County, TX

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Oct 02, 2023

Estates of Teal Run Homeowner Association, Inc. vs. William Burson

On October 9, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

Filed

Oct 09, 2018

Status

Default Judgment

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Dec 29, 2021

Diolinda B Abilheira and Robert L. Bernard vs Fort Bend County Central Appraisal District

On September 27, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

Filed

Sep 27, 2018

Status

Want of Prosecution

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Dec 29, 2021

The Oaks of Rosenberg Community Association, Inc VS. Ryan A. Rachunek

On September 18, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

16 Files

Filed

Sep 18, 2018

Status

Default Judgment

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Property

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General Property

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Oct 03, 2023

North Waterford Community Association, Inc. V. Fernando Duque Sanchez

On September 6, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

Filed

Sep 06, 2018

Status

Want of Prosecution

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Dec 29, 2021

Colony Grant Homeowners Association Inc VS. Amelia L. Ong

On September 5, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

13 Files

Filed

Sep 05, 2018

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

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Court

458th District Court

County

Fort Bend County, TX

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Sep 25, 2023

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Riverstone Homeowners Association, Inc. vs Victor Pham and Natalie Pham

On August 30, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

Filed

Aug 30, 2018

Status

Stipulated Judgment

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Dec 29, 2021

Richmond Pollock Individually and as Next Friend of A.P, a Minor vs Lisa Pollock

On August 2, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

27 Files

Filed

Aug 02, 2018

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

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Court

458th District Court

County

Fort Bend County, TX

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Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 29, 2024

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Yousef Taha v. Total West Beach One, LP

On July 26, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

94 Files

Filed

Jul 26, 2018

Status

Want of Prosecution

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 03, 2023

Mission West Civic Improvement Association vs Justo Venegas Guerrero and Apolonia Santoyo Delgado

On July 24, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

14 Files

Filed

Jul 24, 2018

Status

Default Judgment

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Oct 01, 2023

Fairway Villas Townhomes (Houston) Owners Association, Inc. vs Angelica Cherise Syers

On July 19, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

15 Files

Filed

Jul 19, 2018

Status

Stipulated Judgment

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Sep 26, 2023

Grand Mission Homeowners Association, Inc. vs Michael Valdez

On July 11, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

20 Files

Filed

Jul 11, 2018

Status

Stipulated Judgment

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 02, 2023

Grand Mission Homeowners Association, Inc. vs Chauntell D. Brown

On July 11, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Jul 11, 2018

Status

Want of Prosecution

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 01, 2019

James Jasper v. Allstate Texas Lloyds

On July 10, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

1 File

Filed

Jul 10, 2018

Status

Want of Prosecution

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Jan 06, 2019

American Express National Bank vs Alex Daoud

On July 10, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

17 Files

Filed

Jul 10, 2018

Status

Default Judgment

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 04, 2023

James Eklund and Janice Ecklund v. Gmac Mortgage LLC and Security National Mortgage Company

On July 10, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge Kenneth S. Cannata presiding.

9 Files

Filed

Jul 10, 2018

Status

Default Judgment

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

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Sep 26, 2023

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About

Kenneth S. Cannata
Current Appointment 458th District Court of Texas	458th District Court of Texas
Education B.A., University of South Florida J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston - 1983	B.A., University of South Florida J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston - 1983

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Current Court:	TX - 458th District Court of Texas

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Litigation Division Chief	Office of the County Attorney	Fort Bend County, Texas
Judge	458th District Court of Texas	Fort Bend County, Texas
Judge	Justice of the Peace (Precinct 3)	Fort Bend County, Texas

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