Christopher J. Everett
Republican · TX · Judge, Denton County Probate Court No. 2
Christopher J. Everett has been the first judge of Denton County Probate Court No. 2 since county leaders appointed him in 2022, after serving as an associate probate judge. He earlier practiced guardianship, probate and estate-planning law and says he streamlined dockets with Zoom hearings.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Signed a rule requiring every lawyer and person representing themselves to submit an artificial intelligence certification. Humans had to check computer-generated legal content against traditional sources. Filers remained responsible for accuracy and could face penalties.
December 12, 2025
Source: topics.txcourts.gov
Signed a rule requiring a $600 deposit for court-appointed lawyers in heirship and guardianship cases, with legal exemptions for some guardianship applicants. Unused money had to be returned within 30 days of the fee order.
January 27, 2025
Source: dentoncounty.gov
Signed a policy requiring lawyers when people represented estates or others in probate and guardianship cases. People could represent their own interests. Guardians could file annual personal-care reports without a lawyer.
October 1, 2024
Source: dentoncounty.gov
Voted to accept state aid for juvenile services in 2024 and 2025 and use part of it for an intake probation officer left out of the proposed county budget. The juvenile board approved it unanimously.
August 10, 2023
Source: dentoncounty.gov
Signed a rule conducting mental health hearings by secure video or telephone, subject to state law. Patients appeared from treatment facilities. The public could observe in the associate judge's courtroom.
February 14, 2023
Source: dentoncounty.gov
Past race Christopher J. Everett ran in:
- Denton County Judge, County Probate Court No. 2 · November 3, 2026 · Denton County, Texas · incumbent