Judge Kerry L. Russell - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

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

STATE OF TEXAS VS. STEVEN PAUL MAJORS

On June 28, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

Filed

Jun 28, 2024

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Court

7th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

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Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 28, 2024

JAMES DOUGLAS AND VIOLA DOUGLAS VS. RODERICK HAWKINS

On June 25, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2024

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Court

7th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

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Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

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Jun 26, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS V. CHARLES ANTHONY HAZUKA

On June 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Russell, Kerry L presiding.

Filed

Jun 14, 2024

Status

Closed

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Court

7th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

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Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

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Jun 22, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS V. DE JAY REED

On June 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Russell, Kerry L presiding.

Filed

Jun 14, 2024

Status

Closed

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Court

7th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

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Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

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Jun 22, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS V. TONY ROY CHEATHAM

On May 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Russell, Kerry L presiding.

Filed

May 23, 2024

Status

Closed

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Court

7th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

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Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS V. TONY ROY CHEATHAM

On May 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Russell, Kerry L presiding.

Filed

May 23, 2024

Status

Closed

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Court

7th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

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Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Jun 03, 2024

BOBBY NICHOLSON V. GENERAL MOTORS LLC

On May 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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May 17, 2024

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Smith County, TX

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Jun 26, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS v. BLAKE BROWN

On May 15, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

Filed

May 15, 2024

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Active

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7th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

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Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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May 21, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS V. DAIDRICK WAINE DURHAM

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Russell, Kerry L presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2024

Status

Closed

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Court

7th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

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Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

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May 21, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS V. TIMOTHY JAMES JORDAN

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Russell, Kerry L presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2024

Status

Closed

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Court

7th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

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Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

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May 23, 2024

DOWNS COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENTS, LLC AND ROBERT SCOTT PROPERTIES, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY VS. TRUSTEE OF EQUITY TRUST COMPANY CUSTODIAN FBO ARTHUR ZWERN IRA

On May 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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7th District Court

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Smith County, TX

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May 04, 2024

American Express National Bank vs. Smartbuilding IQ Inc. and Jabar Mckellar

On April 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

Filed

Apr 22, 2024

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Active

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Court

7th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

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Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 28, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS vs. KADARIUS VEASEY

On April 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Apr 11, 2024

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Active

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Court

7th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

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Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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May 04, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS vs. KADARIUS VEASEY

On April 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

Filed

Apr 11, 2024

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Active

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Court

7th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

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Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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May 04, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS vs. KADARIUS VEASEY

On April 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

Filed

Apr 11, 2024

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Active

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Court

7th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

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Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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May 04, 2024

ESTEBAN RODRIGUEZ and JOVAINY RODRIGUEZ vs. AUBYN CHEYANNE LIVINGSTON

On March 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Mar 14, 2024

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Active

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Court

7th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

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Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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May 04, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS VS. RONTAVIOUS CHAMBERLAIN

On March 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2024

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Active

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Court

7th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

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Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

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Mar 20, 2024

ALMA FLORES, AS PARENT AND NEXT FRIEND OF J.M.R., A MINOR VS. CHARLES PATRICK KROMER

On February 28, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Russell, Kerry L presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 2024

Status

Stipulated Judgment

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Court

7th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

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Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Jun 04, 2024

CBC Settlement Funding, LLC vs.NAME REDACTED

On February 27, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Russell, Kerry L presiding.

Filed

Feb 27, 2024

Status

Closed

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Court

7th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

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Apr 05, 2024

Marlin Sinville and Lakisha Anderson-Sinville, Plaintiffs vs. Patterson Hyunda and Hyundai Motor America, Defendant; Party in Interest PNC Bank

On January 25, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

Filed

Jan 25, 2024

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Active

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Court

7th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

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Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 04, 2024

5 STAR INDUSTRIAL CONTAINERS, LLC VS STEWARDSHIP TYLER 64, A SERIES OF STEWARDSHIP TEXAS SERIES, LLC AND ARNALDO GALINDO IBARRA

On January 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

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Jan 10, 2024

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Active

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Court

Smith County

County

Smith County, TX

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Feb 15, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS VS. JENARO RIOS

On December 14, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

Filed

Dec 14, 2023

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Active

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Court

Smith County

County

Smith County, TX

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Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Jan 05, 2024

DUSTIN JAKUBIK, Individually and as Next Friend for L.A.J., minor vs. DAVID L. COLLINS

On December 7, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Russell, Kerry L presiding.

Filed

Dec 07, 2023

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

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Smith County

County

Smith County, TX

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Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Mar 02, 2024

IN RE: PEACHTREE SETTLEMENT FUNDING, LLC

On December 4, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Kerry L. Russell presiding.

Filed

Dec 04, 2023

Status

Active

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Court

Smith County

County

Smith County, TX

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Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

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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