Judge Lori L. Rickert - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Lori L. Rickert is a judge for the Brazoria County Court at Law No. 4 in Texas. She was elected to the bench in 2006 and re-elected in 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022.

Rickert earned a B.A. in political science from the University of Houston in 1994. Then, in 1997, she completed a J.D. at South Texas College of Law Houston.

After graduating from law school, Rickert began her legal career as an assistant district attorney in the Brazoria County District Attorney’s Office. During her ten-year tenure there, she handled misdemeanor and felony cases. She also represented the State of Texas in child abuse and neglect cases.

A resident of Angleton, Rickert attends Brazospointe Fellowship Church, where she teaches a kindergarten Sunday school class. When not presiding over the bench, she enjoys biking, running, and gardening. She is also a fan of the Houston Astros.

Rickert is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Lori L. Rickert

Ex Parte Luis Alex Cordova-Garcia

On May 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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May 13, 2024

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County Court at Law #4

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Brazoria County, TX

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May 18, 2024

In the Estate of Jorge Alfredo Cantu, Deceased

On May 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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Brazoria County, TX

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May 03, 2024

Ex Parte Caitlin Boyd

On May 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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May 01, 2024

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Brazoria County, TX

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May 04, 2024

Ex Parte REBECCA GASPARD

On April 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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Apr 02, 2024

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Brazoria County, TX

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Apr 05, 2024

In the Matter of Transfer of Structured Settlement Payment Rights by NAME REDACTED

On March 27, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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Mar 27, 2024

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Mar 30, 2024

Ex Parte Omar Diaz

On March 21, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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Mar 21, 2024

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Mar 23, 2024

Ex Parte Jason Mills

On March 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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Mar 12, 2024

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Mar 16, 2024

Ex Parte Crystal Dobbs

On March 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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Mar 11, 2024

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Brazoria County

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Brazoria County, TX

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Mar 14, 2024

In the Estate of Charlene Ann Hurta, Deceased

On February 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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Feb 23, 2024

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Brazoria County

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Brazoria County, TX

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Feb 27, 2024

In the Estate of James Monroe Maine, Jr., Deceased

On January 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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Jan 31, 2024

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County Court at Law #4

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Brazoria County, TX

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May 13, 2024

In the Estate of Marvin R. Ritenour, Deceased

On January 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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Jan 31, 2024

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May 13, 2024

In the Estate of Charlie Don Walker, Deceased

On January 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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Jan 24, 2024

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Jan 27, 2024

In the Estate of Joseph C. Gurule', Deceased

On January 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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Jan 23, 2024

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Jan 27, 2024

In the Estate of Tharsis Veronica Swearingen, Deceased

On January 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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Jan 22, 2024

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Jan 25, 2024

In the Estate of Rita M. Rivera, Deceased

On January 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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Jan 02, 2024

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Brazoria County, TX

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Jan 05, 2024

In the Estate of JANICE KIGHT BURGESS, Deceased

On December 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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Dec 12, 2023

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Dec 16, 2023

In the Estate of ORA MAE KENNEDY, Deceased

On December 7, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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Dec 07, 2023

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Dec 09, 2023

In the Estate of Mel Junior Pulver, Deceased

On October 26, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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Oct 26, 2023

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Nov 11, 2023

In the Estate of Dale Elaine Rasco, Deceased

On October 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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Oct 24, 2023

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Nov 11, 2023

In the Estate of Anetta Jane Matheny, Deceased

On October 18, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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Oct 18, 2023

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Nov 11, 2023

In the Estate of Leona Ava, Deceased

On October 16, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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Oct 16, 2023

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Nov 11, 2023

In the Estate of Thurman Dean Parks, Deceased

On October 6, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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Oct 06, 2023

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Nov 11, 2023

In the Estate of Eva A. Shumilak, Deceased

On October 6, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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Oct 06, 2023

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Nov 11, 2023

In the Estate of Barbara Johnson Edmiston, Deceased

On September 27, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazoria County. Judge Lori L. Rickert presiding.

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Sep 27, 2023

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Brazoria County

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About

Lori L. Rickert
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment Brazoria County Court at Law No. 4, Department Room 201	Brazoria County Court at Law No. 4, Department Room 201
Election/Appointment 2006 - Brazoria County Court at Law No. 4; 2010 - Re-elected; 2014 - Re-elected; 2018 - Re-elected; 2022 - Re-elected	2006 - Brazoria County Court at Law No. 4; 2010 - Re-elected; 2014 - Re-elected; 2018 - Re-elected; 2022 - Re-elected
Education B.A., University of Houston - 1994 J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston - 1997	B.A., University of Houston - 1994 J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston - 1997