Judge Kristin Bays - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Kristin Bays is a judge for the 284th District Court of Texas in Montgomery County. She was elected to the bench in 2018, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Cara Wood.

Bays earned a B.S. in English and education from Baylor University in 1990. Then, in 1993, she completed a J.D. at Baylor University School of Law.

After graduating from law school, Bays entered into private practice. She first worked as an attorney at Wetzel & Herron, LLP (1994 to 1997). She then started her own private practice with her husband, specializing in insurance claims, probate, personal injury, collections, and commercial dispute matters.

She has served as president of the Montgomery County Bar Association.

Bays is registered as a Republican.

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Ex parte: Brandon Christopher Santos

On April 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Apr 08, 2024

Ex parte: Seth Ashton Mims

On April 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Apr 05, 2024

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Montgomery County, TX

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Apr 08, 2024

Ex parte: Tomas Munoz

On April 4, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Apr 04, 2024

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Apr 06, 2024

Yuan Xie, Yuehong Fu VS. All Texas Construction, LLC, Crush It Construction, LLC, Andrew Levee, Zasha Levee

On April 4, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Apr 04, 2024

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Property

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Apr 08, 2024

Ex parte: MEGAN RUTH VAN VLECK

On April 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Apr 04, 2024

Kara Speziale vs. Woodforest Owners Association, Inc.

On April 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Apr 01, 2024

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Property

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Apr 02, 2024

In Re: Cortney David 2226 Old Ox Rd Spring, Tx 77386 Claim # 53-51R2-33Q; Statefarm Insurance

On March 28, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Mar 28, 2024

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Property

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Mar 28, 2024

Ex parte: Xenia C. Quiros

On March 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Mar 20, 2024

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Mar 21, 2024

In Re: A Purported Lien or Claim against 146 Pronghorn Place Against Michael Speziale and For Woodforest Owners Association, Inc.

On March 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Mar 20, 2024

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284th Judicial District Court

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Appeals

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General Appeals

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Mar 21, 2024

Ex parte: SHANE EVAN ROBBINS

On March 19, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Mar 19, 2024

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Mar 20, 2024

J.G. Wentworth Originations, LLC

On March 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Mar 18, 2024

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Mar 19, 2024

Shannon Biggs vs. Jarius Cobb

On March 15, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Mar 15, 2024

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Mar 18, 2024

Ex parte: Giovanni Razo-Cruz

On March 15, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Mar 15, 2024

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Mar 18, 2024

Innospec, Inc., Independence Oilfield Chemicals, LLC vs. Creedence Energy Services, LLC, Creedence, Inc. f/k/a ProChem Energy Services, Inc., Chad Wood and Bryan Munoz

On March 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Mar 14, 2024

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Mar 18, 2024

Ex parte: Dubya Alton Slaughter

On March 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Mar 14, 2024

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Mar 14, 2024

Ex parte: Enfiniti Klinique Fontenot

On March 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Mar 12, 2024

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Montgomery County

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Mar 12, 2024

Ex parte: Dawn Lindner- Roznovsky

On March 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Mar 11, 2024

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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Mar 11, 2024

Ex parte: RAZIA SAUMU GILBERT

On March 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Mar 11, 2024

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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Mar 11, 2024

Brenda Reyes and Arturo Olivas vs. Jesus Hernandez Valencia

On March 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Mar 07, 2024

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Mar 09, 2024

Ex parte: MELITON TELLO, Jr.

On March 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Mar 07, 2024

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Montgomery County

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Mar 11, 2024

Ex parte: David Russell Scott

On March 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Mar 06, 2024

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Mar 06, 2024

Ex parte: Zackary Langston

On February 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Feb 29, 2024

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Mar 06, 2024

Ex parte: MARIA GUADALUPE RAMIREZ

On February 28, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Feb 28, 2024

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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Mar 06, 2024

Ex parte: NONSO DONALD NWAKANMA

On February 27, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Bays, Kristin presiding.

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Feb 27, 2024

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, TX

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Feb 28, 2024

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About

Kristin Bays
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment 284th District Court of Texas, Department Suite 201	284th District Court of Texas, Department Suite 201
Election/Appointment 2018 - 284th District Court; 2022 - Re-elected	2018 - 284th District Court; 2022 - Re-elected
Education B.S., Baylor University - 1990 J.D., Baylor Law School - 1993	B.S., Baylor University - 1990 J.D., Baylor Law School - 1993

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	TX - 284th District Court of Texas
Clerk phone:	+1 (936) 539-7861
Fax:	+1 (936) 538-3572
Court Reporter:	+1 (936) 538-8077

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Wetzel & Herron, LLP	Montgomery County, Texas
Partner	Bays & Bays	Montgomery County, Texas
Judge	284th District Court of Texas	Montgomery County, Texas