Judge James H. Shoemake - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. James H. Shoemake (Ret.) served as a judge for the 434th District Court in Fort Bend County, Texas. Shoemake was appointed to the bench by former Governor Rick Perry in 2007. He retired at the conclusion of his term on December 31, 2020.

Prior to his appointment, Shoemake was an associate judge for the 328th District Court, a position to which he was named in 2003.

Shoemake earned a B.S. in political science and government from the University of Houston. Then, in 1972, he completed a J.D. at the University of Houston, Bates School of Law.

After graduating from law school, Shoemake entered into private practice. He started as an associate at Kamp, Laswell and Pope. He worked in that capacity until 1975, at which time he became a partner at Kamp, Pope & Shoemake (1975 to 1980), Shoemake & Hannsz (1980 to 1984), Pope, Shoemake, Kerr & Hendershot (1984 to 1996), and Pope, Shoemake, Selwyn, Kerr & Hendershot (1996 to 2006). While in private practice, Shoemake handled civil, federal administrative, divorce, bankruptcy, real estate, corporate, and criminal matters.

His memberships have included the Social Security Section of the Houston Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas, and the Fort Bend County Bar Association. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Exchange Club of Quail Valley and the Fort Bend County Children's Protective Services.

Born in Missouri City, Texas, Shoemake is a veteran of the United States Army Reserves. He was honorably discharged in 1976.

He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. James H. Shoemake

Ex Parte Tafari Henry Hyde

On March 25, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

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Mar 25, 2024

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434th District Court

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Mar 28, 2024

Ex Parte: S.F.I. an Adult

On March 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

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Mar 22, 2024

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434th District Court

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Mar 25, 2024

Ex Parte Kristen Patterson Galley

On March 15, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

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Mar 15, 2024

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434th District Court

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Mar 16, 2024

Ex Parte Tejaskumar Patel

On December 18, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

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Dec 18, 2023

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Dec 18, 2023

In the Matter of Carlos D. Thomas

On December 14, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

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Dec 14, 2023

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Dec 18, 2023

The State of Texas vs. Lawrence Olisenekwu Ojei

On November 27, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

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Nov 27, 2023

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Nov 30, 2023

Highland Village Management LLC v. William Vides; Will Vides Properties,LLC; William Vides Property LLC; WV Systems LLC; and Joke Rider Production LLC

On September 27, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

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Sep 27, 2023

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Sep 27, 2023

Ex Parte Pedram Dehkordi

On August 22, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

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Aug 22, 2023

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Aug 23, 2023

Ex Parte Tojin Kervin Leonel

On July 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

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Jul 24, 2023

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Jul 26, 2023

Ex Parte Jacob, Rithin John

On July 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

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Jul 24, 2023

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Jul 27, 2023

Ex Parte Alma Rosa-Melendez

On July 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge s Shoemake, James H, Becerra, J. Christian presiding.

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Jul 24, 2023

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Hon. s Shoemake, James H, Becerra, J. Christian

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Jul 27, 2023

David Emery vs Charlene Van Der Veen

On June 9, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

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Jun 09, 2023

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Property

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General Property

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Apr 25, 2024

Marvin Berry vs Noble Drilling (U.S.) LLC

On May 2, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

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May 02, 2023

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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Aug 29, 2023

Ex Parte Syed Mohammed Naqvi

On January 31, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge s Shoemake, James H, Becerra, J. Christian presiding.

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Jan 31, 2023

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Hon. s Shoemake, James H, Becerra, J. Christian

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Feb 03, 2023

Ex Parte Eboni Shannel Edwards

On January 17, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge s Shoemake, James H, Becerra, J. Christian presiding.

10 Files

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Jan 17, 2023

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Active

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Hon. s Shoemake, James H, Becerra, J. Christian

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Jan 20, 2023

In Re: Order of Foreclosure Concerning 6910 Briar Meadow Dr. Sugar Land TX 77479 Under Tex. R. Civ. P. 736 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs Robert H Bailey a/k/a Robert Henry Bailey

On January 13, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

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Jan 13, 2023

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Aug 30, 2023

Wells Fargo Bank, NA, v. James N Silva

On May 26, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

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May 26, 2022

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Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Aug 29, 2023

Municipal Operations & Consulting, Inc. vs Homesite Insurance Company as Subrogee of Jessice Tillman

On August 11, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

6 Files

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Aug 11, 2020

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Closed

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Aug 28, 2023

In the Matter of Keisha Renee Ervin

On July 20, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

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Jul 20, 2020

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Fort Bend County

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Labor and Employment

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General Employment

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Oct 01, 2020

Wells Fargo Bank, NA v. John Afeman

On July 8, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

12 Files

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Jul 08, 2020

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Oct 03, 2023

Alamo Title Insurance Company V. Regan Custom Homes, LP

On June 30, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

12 Files

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Jun 30, 2020

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Want of Prosecution

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Aug 28, 2023

Philip Gerard Mack vs State of Texas

On May 28, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

10 Files

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May 28, 2020

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Want of Prosecution

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Labor and Employment

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General Employment

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Aug 30, 2023

In Re Revilla Duff Howard

On April 13, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

11 Files

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Apr 13, 2020

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Default Judgment

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Aug 28, 2023

FM1464/Bissonnett Dev., LLC vs Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, LLC

On April 1, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. Judge James H. Shoemake presiding.

27 Files

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Apr 01, 2020

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Non-Jury Verdict

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About

James H. Shoemake
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment 434th District Court of Texas	434th District Court of Texas
Election/Appointment 2008 - Re-election; 2012 - Re-election; 2016 - Re-election	2008 - Re-election; 2012 - Re-election; 2016 - Re-election
Previous Appointment 328th District Court of Texas	328th District Court of Texas
Education B.S., University of Houston J.D., University of Houston, Bates School of Law - 1972	B.S., University of Houston J.D., University of Houston, Bates School of Law - 1972

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	TX - 434th District Court of Texas
Previous Court:	TX - 328th District Court of Texas

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate	Kamp, Laswell & Pope	Harris County, Texas
Partner	Kamp, Pope & Shoemake	Harris County, Texas
Partner	Shoemake & Hannsz	Harris County, Texas
Partner	Pope, Shoemake, Kerr & Hendershot	Harris County, Texas
Partner	Pope, Shoemake, Selwyn, Kerr & Hendershot	Harris County, Texas
Associate Judge	328th District Court of Texas	Fort Bend County, Texas
Judge	434th District Court of Texas	Fort Bend County, Texas