Non Austin Bar Articles

Mark your calendars for these important events.

Friday, December 2, at noon:  Unveiling of Judge Lora Livingston’s portrait, new Civil and Family Courthouse (CFCF) Facility, 1700 Guadalupe Street. There will be parking available in the lot located underneath the CFCF Plaza between 17th and 18th Streets (enter garage via San Antonio Street) that will be open to the public during this event. The ribbon cutting for the new building will follow at 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 8, from 3:00 -4:30 p.m.: Retirement Party for Judge Melissa Goodwin, Third Court of Appeals, 209 W. 14th Street.

Wednesday, December 14, at 1:00 p.m.: Unveiling of Portraits for Judge Nancy Hohengarten and Judge John Lipscombe, Auxiliary Courtroom, Room 1.200, 1st floor of the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center, 509 W. 11th Street.

Wednesday, January 4, at 3:00 p.m.: Investiture for Judge Brandy Mueller/403 District Court along with remarks from Judge Selena Alvarenga (460th) and Judge Dayna Blazey (167th), and Portrait Unveiling for Judge Brenda Kennedy, Room 2.100, 2nd floor of the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center, 509 W. 11th Street.

Thursday, January 5, at 3:00 p.m.: Investiture for Judge Bianca Garcia, County Court #3, Judge Mary Ann Espiritu, County Court #5, and Judge Denise Hernandez, County Court at Law #6, Auxiliary Courtroom, Room 1.200, 1st floor of the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center, 509 W. 11th Street.

Friday, January 6, 3:00 p.m.: Investiture for Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle, 261st District Court, and Laurie Eiserloh, 455th District Court, Civil and Family Courthouse Facility, 1700 Guadalupe Street.

Pursuant to Section 1704.0535 of the Texas Occupations Code, any attorney who practices criminal law in Travis County may apply for a place on the ballot as the defense attorney representative who is a member of the Travis County Bail Bond Board. CLICK HERE for more information and the application.

Judiciously Speaking
The ribbon cutting for the New Civil and Family Courts Facility (CFCF) will be held on Friday, December 2nd, beginning 1:00 p.m. at 1700 Guadalupe Street.
 
Judges Unveiled
Portraits for Judge Nancy Hohengarten and Judge John Lipscombe will be unveiled on Wednesday, December 14th at  1:00 p.m. in the Auxiliary Courtroom Room 1.2, on the 1st floor of the Criminal Justice Complex.

The Austin Bar/AYLA Law Related Education committee will be assisting with filling volunteer slots for The YMCA Texas Youth and Government District Conference. Please complete the registration form, and they will contact you closer to the event with specific event updates.

Austin District Conference is November 5, 2022. Shifts from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Akins High School-10701 S. 1st St. Austin, Texas 78748. More information can be found here. Volunteer Here.

Volunteer Legal Services seeks volunteers for phone clinics and in-person clinics right now as the need continues to grow! This is a great way to do pro bono and make a difference in the community! Learn more and volunteer here. Your service is appreciated.

Got question about pro bono work and volunteering legal services? VLS has answers!  Throughout the month of October, submit your questions to Hollie Toups with VLS. A VLS volunteer or staff member will answer your question via video, and post the answer on the VLS Facebook page throughout November. For more information on volunteer opportunities, you can also reach out to Hollie Toups. Get in the know, now!

AG’s Office Seeks Assistant Attorney for its Human Trafficking and Transnational Organized Division. See detailed description here.

The Juvenile Probation Associate Judge presides over hearings and trials referred by District Judges. Makes rulings on the trial procedure and on the production and admissibility of evidence, including documents and witness testimony, and making of discovery. Apply and see the full job summary, duties and qualifications here.

The Women White Collar Defense Association (“WWCDA”) is starting an Austin Chapter and is looking for potential members. The WWCDA promotes the common business and professional interests of women attorneys who specialize in the representation of corporations, other organizations, and individuals facing government enforcement actions (criminal, civil, regulatory, and administrative), and in internal investigations, compliance and ethics matters. If you are interested in learning more about the Austin Chapter of the WWCDA, contact Jennifer Freel.

Burleson County is accepting letters of interest to fill a contract defense attorney position. This contract position is being funded by a grant from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) aimed at reducing the Covid-19 related case backlog. Must meet minimum requirements  listed below and more.

a. currently Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas;
b. practiced in the area of criminal law for at least three years, and practiced criminal law in the Courts of Bastrop, Burleson, Lee or Washington County, TX for at least one year.

Application Closing date: August 31, 2022. Qualified attorneys may contact Jimmy Mynar, County Auditor, at 100 W. Buck St, Ste. 407, Caldwell, TX 77836, or via email at auditor@burlesoncounty.org.

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