Judge Kerry L. Russell: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

7th District Court of Texas, Department Room 203

Biography

Hon. Kerry L. Russell is a judge for the 7th District Court of Texas in Smith County. He was re-elected to the bench in 2012 and 2016.

Russell received a B.A. from Texas Tech University in 1980. He also completed a J.D. at Texas Tech University School of Law in 1983.

Recent Cases by Hon. Kerry L. Russell

IN RE: ORDER FOR FORECLOSURE CONCERNING 18641 QUIET ANCHOR LANE, FLINT, TEXAS 75762 UNDER TEX. R. CIV. F. 736 THE CLUB WESLEY L. THAMES & NELLIE L. THAMES

On January 14, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Jan 14, 2026

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Smith County, TX

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Jan 16, 2026

HAROLD PORTER V. ALLSTATE VEHICLE AND PROPERTY INSURANCE COMPANY

On January 13, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Jan 13, 2026

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7th Judicial District Court

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Smith County, TX

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Jan 15, 2026

Gladewater Independent School District vs. John Latham, Sandra Cofer

On January 13, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Jan 13, 2026

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Smith County, TX

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Tax

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Jan 15, 2026

TYLER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT vs. FM OAK HILLS TYLER INVESTORS LLC, LPC NAV SPV SERIES I LLC, FM OAK HILLS HOLDINGS LLC

On January 13, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Jan 13, 2026

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Smith County, TX

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Jan 15, 2026

NANCY NORMAN V. STATE FARM LLOYDS

On January 13, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Jan 13, 2026

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Smith County, TX

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Jan 15, 2026

IN RE: ORDER FOR FORECLOSURE CONCERNING 1101 BROOKSIDE DRIVE, WHITEHOUSE, TX 75791 UNDER TEX. R. CIV. P. 736; PETITIONER: PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC; RESPONDENT(S); BONNIE HORCHLER

On January 12, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Jan 12, 2026

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Jan 16, 2026

MAGGIE JONES VS. CHICKADEE HEALTHCARE, LLC D/B/A THE WATERTON HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION, AND THE WATERTON HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION

On January 9, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Jan 09, 2026

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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Jan 13, 2026

BRIARWOOD GROUP LTD and PH5B LLC V. UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY and UNITED FIRE LLOYDS

On January 8, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Jan 08, 2026

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Breach of Contract

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Jan 10, 2026

LISA BURTON V. ALLSTATE VEHICLE PROPERTY INSURANCE COMPANY

On January 8, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Jan 08, 2026

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Jan 10, 2026

21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION V. BRADLEY K. HUDSON AND CANDIDA J. BRADLEY

On January 8, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Jan 08, 2026

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Breach of Contract

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Jan 10, 2026

OZARK RENTALS & INVESTMENTS II, LLC V. GEMAYA LAVASSAUR

On January 8, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Jan 08, 2026

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Breach of Contract

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Jan 10, 2026

IN RE: ORDER FOR FORECLOSURE CONCERNING 0121 WHISPERING WILLOW, FLINT, TEXAS 75762 UNDER TEX. R. CIV. P. 736 THE CLUB MICHAEL PHILLIPS

On January 7, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Jan 07, 2026

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Jan 09, 2026

COOPERATIVE TEACHERS CREDIT UNION VS. RICKY PIEDRA

On January 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Jan 06, 2026

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Jan 08, 2026

SMITH COUNTY, ET AL vs. TERRY HEAD, MARGARET HEAD, MISTY HENDERSON, MICHAEL DAUGHTRY, KIMBERLY BLACK, CHRISTINA HUNT, CHRYSTAL SANTINE, BRANDY CRAWFORD

On January 5, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Jan 05, 2026

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Jan 08, 2026

STATE OF TEXAS V. TYLER STARLING

On January 5, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Jan 05, 2026

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Jan 08, 2026

TYLER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT vs. ROBIN ONEAL

On January 5, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Jan 05, 2026

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Jan 07, 2026

JENNIFER ODELL VS. GREENFILL WOODLAND CREEK APARTMENTS TIC1, TIC2, TIC3, LLC

On December 31, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Dec 31, 2025

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Jan 10, 2026

MONTOYA, MARCO DBA TONY'S UPHOLSTERY AND TRIM vs. STATE FARM LLOYDS

On December 30, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Dec 30, 2025

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Smith County, TX

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Jan 10, 2026

State Farm Insurance Company v. Diana Medina, Charles Ray Blunt, Jvion Wright-Mack, Ana Santos Sadino and Bryan David Heisler

On December 29, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Dec 29, 2025

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Automobile

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Dec 30, 2025

1876 LOGISTICS, LLC VS. VENTURE METALS, LLC

On December 29, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Dec 29, 2025

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Dec 30, 2025

REDCO PALLET, INC. VS. CRAIG STUART D/B/A ADVANTAGE NATIONAL SUPPLY

On December 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Dec 23, 2025

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Jan 10, 2026

NAKETHA KENNEDY AND TAYLOR KENNEDY V. ROBIN ALBRECHT

On December 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Dec 23, 2025

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Smith County, TX

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Dec 27, 2025

CANJI RHODES, AS NEXT FRIEND OF J.G. (1) AND J.G. (2), MINORS VS. ASJAH BOYD

On December 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Dec 23, 2025

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Jan 10, 2026

BEATRIZ RIVERA ALEJO VS. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

On December 22, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Dec 22, 2025

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Smith County, TX

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Dec 24, 2025

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About

Kerry L. Russell
Current Appointment 7th District Court of Texas, Department Room 203	7th District Court of Texas, Department Room 203
Election/Appointment 2012 - Re-elected; 2016 - Re-elected; 2020 - Re-elected	2012 - Re-elected; 2016 - Re-elected; 2020 - Re-elected
Education B.A., Texas Tech University - 1980 J.D., Texas Tech University School of Law - 1983	B.A., Texas Tech University - 1980 J.D., Texas Tech University School of Law - 1983