The Hon. LeAnn K. Rafferty is a judge for the 123rd District Court of Texas. Rafferty was elected to the bench on November 8, 2016.
The 123rd District Court serves Panola and Shelby counties.
Prior to her election, Rafferty was a private practice attorney in Center, where she handled complex matters in Texas and Louisiana state and federal courts. During this time, her practice focused on litigation, real estate, corporate, and contract matters, and she acted as a certified guardian ad litem. Before that, she spent time as an attorney at Tekell, Book, Allen & Morris, LLC in Houston. Rafferty entered private practice in 2005.
She received a B.A. in political science and a B.S. in business administration from Centenary College of Louisiana. Rafferty then completed a J.D. at the University of Houston Law Center. She was admitted to practice in Texas (2004) and Louisiana (2009).
After graduating from law school, Rafferty became a briefing attorney for the 1st Court of Appeals of Texas, where she reviewed trial court judgments and rulings involving both criminal and civil matters.
She has been involved with the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, Go Tell Crusade, the Child Advocacy Center, Tenaha ISD Holiday Hoops, Dresses for Dreams, Triple Crown Benefit, Shelby County Outreach Ministries, Community Christian Services, the National Rifle Association, and the American Quarter Horse Association. She has also served as a parliamentarian for the Panola County Republican Women and is a member of the Shelby County Republican Women.
Rafferty was born and raised in Joaquin, Texas, where she continues to reside alongside her husband, Matthew, and their three children. Her father, Larry, worked in the construction industry, and her mother, Billie Jean, was a teacher for the Tenaha and Joaquin school districts. Rafferty is a lifelong member of Lone Cedar Missionary Baptist Church.
She is registered as a Republican.
| Party Affiliation Republican | Republican |
| Current Appointment 123rd District Court of Texas | 123rd District Court of Texas |
| Election/Appointment November 8, 2016 - 123rd District Court of Texas | November 8, 2016 - 123rd District Court of Texas |
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Education
J.D., University of Houston Law Center B.S., Centenary College of Louisiana B.A., Centenary College of Louisiana |
J.D., University of Houston Law Center B.S., Centenary College of Louisiana B.A., Centenary College of Louisiana |
| Current Court: | TX - 123rd District Court of Texas |
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| Clerk phone: | +1 (903) 693-0315 |
| Fax: | +1 (903) 693-3046 |
| Shelby County: | +1 (936) 598-9928 |
| Shelby County Fax: | +1 (936) 591-0984 |
| Role | Employer | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Briefing Attorney | 1st Court of Appeals of Texas | Harris County, Texas |
| Attorney | Tekell, Book, Allen & Morris, LLC | Harris County, Texas |
| Attorney | Private Practice | Shelby County, Texas |
| Judge | 123rd District Court of Texas | None |
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