Judge Taylor B. Heaton: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

475th District Court of Texas, Department Room 220

Appointed By: Gov. Greggory W. Abbott

Biography

Hon. Taylor B. Heaton is a judge for the 475th District Court of Texas in Smith County. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Greg Abbott in 2022.


Prior to his appointment, Heaton presided as a judge for the Smith County Court at Law No. 2.


Before joining the bench, he spent over twelve years as an assistant district attorney with the Smith County District Attorney’s Office, where he handled felony and misdemeanor cases in the Juvenile Division.


Heaton received a B.A. in psychology from Baylor University. He went on to complete a J.D. at St. Mary’s University School of Law.


His memberships include the State Bar of Texas and the Smith County Young Lawyers Association (past president, vice president, and treasurer). Heaton also served as a board member of the Smith County Habitat for Humanity and a deacon at Bethel Bible Church.


He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Taylor B. Heaton

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Taylor B. Heaton presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

475th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Taylor B. Heaton presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

475th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On April 25, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Taylor B. Heaton presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

475th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On April 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Taylor B. Heaton presiding.

Filed

Apr 18, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

475th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On April 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Taylor B. Heaton presiding.

Filed

Apr 18, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

475th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On April 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Taylor B. Heaton presiding.

Filed

Apr 18, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Taylor B. Heaton Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Taylor B. Heaton

Court

475th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On April 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Taylor B. Heaton presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

475th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On April 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Taylor B. Heaton presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

475th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On April 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Taylor B. Heaton presiding.

Filed

Apr 09, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

475th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 17, 2024

On March 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Heaton, Taylor presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

475th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 05, 2024

On March 4, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Taylor B. Heaton presiding.

Filed

Mar 04, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

475th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 21, 2024

On February 28, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Heaton, Taylor presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

475th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 16, 2024

On February 28, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Heaton, Taylor presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

475th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 15, 2024

On February 28, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Heaton, Taylor presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

475th District Court

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 16, 2024

On February 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Taylor B. Heaton presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Taylor B. Heaton Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Taylor B. Heaton

Court

Smith County

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 22, 2024

On February 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Heaton, Taylor presiding.

Filed

Feb 02, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Smith County

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 16, 2024

On January 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Taylor B. Heaton presiding.

Filed

Jan 11, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Taylor B. Heaton Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Taylor B. Heaton

Court

Smith County

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 19, 2024

On January 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Taylor B. Heaton presiding.

Filed

Jan 09, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Smith County

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Protection

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 05, 2024

On December 14, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Taylor B. Heaton presiding.

Filed

Dec 14, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Taylor B. Heaton Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Taylor B. Heaton

Court

Smith County

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 20, 2023

On December 5, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Taylor B. Heaton presiding.

Filed

Dec 05, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Taylor B. Heaton Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Taylor B. Heaton

Court

Smith County

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 19, 2023

On October 11, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Taylor B. Heaton presiding.

Filed

Oct 11, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Taylor B. Heaton Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Taylor B. Heaton

Court

Smith County

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 25, 2023

On October 11, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Taylor B. Heaton presiding.

Filed

Oct 11, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Taylor B. Heaton Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Taylor B. Heaton

Court

Smith County

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 25, 2023

On October 11, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Taylor B. Heaton presiding.

Filed

Oct 11, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Taylor B. Heaton Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Taylor B. Heaton

Court

Smith County

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 25, 2023

On September 25, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Smith County. Judge Taylor B. Heaton presiding.

Filed

Sep 25, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Taylor B. Heaton Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Taylor B. Heaton

Court

Smith County

County

Smith County, TX

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2023

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