Judge Wayne Kent Walston: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

58th District Court of Texas,

Biography

The Hon. Wayne Kent Walston is a judge of the 58th District Court of Texas in Jefferson County. He was elected by the constituents of the county in 2014 and was re-elected to the bench for a second term in 2018.


Walston earned a bachelor's degree from Lamar University. He then completed a J.D. at Baylor University School of Law in 1998.


After graduating from law school, Walston entered into private practice. He started an attorney at Branick & Walston in Jefferson County, specializing in consumer, criminal, and family law. Walston supplemented his practice with service as a municipal judge for the City of Nederland.


His memberships have included the Board of Directors of the Hughes Center, Inc.


He is a registered Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Wayne Kent Walston

On December 22, 2023 a motor vehicle accident case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Walston, Kent presiding.

Filed

Dec 22, 2023

Judge

Hon. Walston, Kent

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, TX

Category

Motor Vehicle Accident

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 25, 2023

On December 20, 2023 an insurance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Walston, Kent presiding.

Filed

Dec 20, 2023

Judge

Hon. Walston, Kent

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, TX

Category

Insurance

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

General Insurance

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 25, 2023

On December 20, 2023 a tax delinquency case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Walston, Kent presiding.

Filed

Dec 20, 2023

Judge

Hon. Walston, Kent

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, TX

Category

Tax Delinquency

Practice Area

Tax

Matter Type

General Tax

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 25, 2023

On October 19, 2023 premises case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Walston, Kent presiding.

Filed

Oct 19, 2023

Judge

Hon. Walston, Kent

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, TX

Category

Premises

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 25, 2023

Please wait a moment while we load this page.

New Envelope