Hon. Christopher G. Morales

, Judge Christopher G. Morales was elected to the bench in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 and 2022. He oversees cases involving probate & guardianship, juvenile, civil litigation, condemnation, misdemeanors, and civil mental health commitments. He also presides over Fort Bend County’s only Misdemeanor Mental Health Court. Prior to becoming a judge, he practiced law in both the public and private sectors, including as an Assistant District Attorney and a litigator. He has been recognized for his work with juveniles and his contributions to legal education.

Experience:
, Judge, Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 1; Assistant District Attorney, Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office; Litigator, Roberts Markel Weinberg, PC; Owner, The Morales Law Firm, PLLC; Adjunct Professor, University of Houston Law Center

Education:
, South Texas College of Law, J.D., May 2006; Texas A&M University

Professional Affiliations:
, Texas Bar College; Fort Bend County Council of Judges; Fort Bend County Juvenile Board; Fort Bend County Law Library Board; Fort Bend County Mental Health Advisory Board; State Bar of Texas, Judicial Section, Civil Justice Sub-Committee; 11th Judicial Region Budget Committee; Fort Bend County Courts at Law Board; Fort Bend County Criminal Justice Mental Health Task Force; Fort Bend County Truancy Committee; Central Fort Bend County Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Division; Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Division.