Judge Starr Bauer

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Appointment eligibility

Attorneys on the CPS appointment list must annually complete at least three CLE hours for each area of representation sought, or six total hours to represent both children and parents.

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Recertification submission

Submit a signed recertification form and a copy of qualifying CLE hours to the office by mail or email.

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Recertification form

The recertification form requires an attestation to completing three CLE hours in each area sought within the past year and states that a copy of the CLE hours is attached.

Contact

Email

The designated email address for recertification purposes is districtjudges@gmail.com.

After completing the listed requirements, the petitioner may call or email the administrator for the court where the divorce was filed to request a court date.

The petitioner must know or include the case number when requesting a court date.

Proof of CLE hours must be sent to the office before December 20 to remain on the appointment list.

The criminal history report must be filed with the district clerk by the scheduled hearing; otherwise, the case will be passed, and the petitioner's attorney must request a reset after the report is filed.

The petitioner or movant must complete the course within 31 days after filing the original motion or complaint.

The petitioner must serve the respondent as provided by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure or use the waiver alternative.

If the petitioner has a court child-support case, the Attorney General must be served before requesting a court setting.

The exhibit offer and its translation must be disclosed to opposing parties at least three days before the exhibit is offered.