Judge Kelly W. Case: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Kelly W. Case (Ret.) was a judge for the 9th District Court of Texas in Montgomery County. He was elected to the bench on November 6, 2012. Case retired on June 16, 2016.


Prior to his election, he worked as a private practice attorney since 1994. Before that, Case was a prosecutor with the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office, where he began his legal career.


Case was board certified in Criminal Law by the State Bar of Texas and is one of sixty attorneys in the United States accredited by Axion Laboratories in Gas Chromatography. He was also Death Capital Certified by the 2nd Administrative Region.


Case received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Louisiana State University in 1986. He went on to complete a J.D. at Tulane Law School in 1991. While a law student, Case was a member of the Environmental Law Journal.


He is admitted to practice in Texas, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas.


His memberships include the American Chemical Society and the American Academy of Forensic Scientists. Case served on the Criminal Justice Act Panel for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.


Following his retirement from the bench, he returned to private practice at Case Law, PLLC (2016 to 2018) until becoming a canine handler for Alpha Team K9 Search and Rescue in Georgia in 2019, where he remained for one year. Case also practiced as a senior attorney at Meriwether & Tharp, LLC in Georgia (2019 to 2022) before returning to Texas to join The Beal Law Firm as a senior trial attorney in 2021. In addition to his practice, he is a canine handler for canine, Coco, with Mark9 SAR, and is certified by the American Working Dog Association.


Case attended Acadiana High School. He and his wife, Susan, have four children.

Recent Cases by Hon. Kelly W. Case

On July 1, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Case, Kelly W presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Jul 01, 2015

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 06, 2015

On January 28, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Case, Kelly W presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jan 28, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Case, Kelly W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Case, Kelly W

Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 22, 2015

On January 28, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Case, Kelly W presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jan 28, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Case, Kelly W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Case, Kelly W

Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 22, 2015

On January 28, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Case, Kelly W presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jan 28, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Case, Kelly W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Case, Kelly W

Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 22, 2015

On January 28, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Case, Kelly W presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jan 28, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Case, Kelly W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Case, Kelly W

Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 22, 2015

On January 28, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Case, Kelly W presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jan 28, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Case, Kelly W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Case, Kelly W

Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 22, 2015

On January 28, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Case, Kelly W presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jan 28, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Case, Kelly W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Case, Kelly W

Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 22, 2015

On January 28, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Case, Kelly W presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jan 28, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Case, Kelly W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Case, Kelly W

Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 22, 2015

On January 28, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Case, Kelly W presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jan 28, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Case, Kelly W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Case, Kelly W

Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 22, 2015

On January 28, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Case, Kelly W presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jan 28, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Case, Kelly W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Case, Kelly W

Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 22, 2015

On November 24, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Case, Kelly W presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Nov 24, 2014

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 12, 2014

On November 3, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Case, Kelly W presiding.

1 File
Filed

Nov 03, 2014

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Case, Kelly W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Case, Kelly W

Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 21, 2014

On October 15, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Case, Kelly W presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 15, 2014

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Case, Kelly W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Case, Kelly W

Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 21, 2014

On September 16, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Case, Kelly W presiding.

Filed

Sep 16, 2014

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Case, Kelly W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Case, Kelly W

Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 02, 2015

On September 12, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Case, Kelly W presiding.

1 File
Filed

Sep 12, 2014

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Case, Kelly W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Case, Kelly W

Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2014

On September 12, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Case, Kelly W presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Sep 12, 2014

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Case, Kelly W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Case, Kelly W

Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 19, 2014

On July 11, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Case, Kelly W presiding.

Filed

Jul 11, 2014

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Case, Kelly W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Case, Kelly W

Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2014

On June 5, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Case, Kelly W presiding.

Filed

Jun 05, 2014

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Case, Kelly W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Case, Kelly W

Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 30, 2014

On May 29, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Case, Kelly W presiding.

Filed

May 29, 2014

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Case, Kelly W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Case, Kelly W

Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 28, 2014

On May 23, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Case, Kelly W presiding.

Filed

May 23, 2014

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Case, Kelly W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Case, Kelly W

Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 03, 2014

On May 9, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Case, Kelly W presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2014

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2014

On December 17, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Case, Kelly W presiding.

Filed

Dec 17, 2013

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Case, Kelly W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Case, Kelly W

Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 15, 2014

On June 20, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge : Case, Kelly W presiding.

Filed

Jun 20, 2013

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. : Case, Kelly W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for : Case, Kelly W

Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 14, 2013

On June 12, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge : Case, Kelly W presiding.

Filed

Jun 12, 2013

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. : Case, Kelly W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for : Case, Kelly W

Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 08, 2013

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