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Mentors

Mentoring is one of the best ways to facilitate the development of employees at all stages of their careers. With the creation of our Clerk Mentor Program we hope to provide the necessary support and resources to help justice court clerks grow professionally.

From learning one’s duties as a new clerk to dealing with complicated scenarios, the clerk mentor program is designed to bridge gaps and connect experienced individuals in the justice court system with clerks throughout the State.

Our clerk mentors are volunteers who are currently employed in the justice court system and who are committed and excited to facilitate the growth and development of clerks in the justice court system. We hope you find this resource valuable and beneficial.

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  • Small Office (1-2 Clerks)

    • Office: 830-741-6030

      Email: Teresa.Koch@medinacountytexas.org

      County: Medina

      Number of Clerks in Office: 2

      Computer System: NetData

      Areas of Expertise: Citations, complaints and warrants, civil (debt claims and evictions)

      Years of Experience: 27

      Fun Fact: Is on the Board of Directors of JPCA as the Clerk Representative.

       

    • Office: 361-279-6218

      Email: Jennifer.Salaiz@co.duval.tx.us

      County: Duval

      Number of Clerks in Office: 1

      Computer System: PTS Solutions, Inc.

      Areas of Expertise: Civil and Criminal

      Years of Experience: 10

      Fun Fact: Is the only certified clerk in the county.

  • Medium Office (3-10 Clerks)

    • Office: 972-434-7100

      Email: Chelsie.Adams@dentoncounty.com

      County: Denton

      Number of Clerks in Office: 5

      Computer System: Odyssey

      Areas of Expertise: Traffic, evictions, debt claim, and small claims

      Years of Experience: 19

      Fun Fact: Started working in the Justice Court at the age of 16 as a high school intern.

    • Office: 682-229-2171

      Email: Cynthia.Hale@parkercountytx.com

      County: Parker

      Number of Clerks in Office: 5

      Computer System: Odyssey

      Areas of Expertise: Any (civil and criminal)

      Years of Experience: 21

      Fun Fact: Loves to drive fast - go-karts, motorcycles, race cars you name it, she loves it!

    • Office: 817-581-3625

      Email: gclarriviere@tarrantcounty.com

      County: Tarrant

      Number of Clerks in Office: 7

      Computer System: Odyssey

      Areas of Expertise: Debt claim cases, pre and post judgment

      Years of Experience: 9

      Fun Fact: Finds her job both challenging and rewarding, and enjoys helping people in any way that she can.

    • Office: 817-581-3625 (option 3)

      Email: hmmontoya@tarrantcounty.com

      County: Tarrant

      Number of Clerks in Office: 7

      Computer System: Odyssey

      Areas of Expertise: Civil (pre and post) and evictions

      Years of Experience: 10

      Fun Fact: Has been a licensed Real Estate Agent since 2018.

    • Office: 936-634-8334

      Email: cpowell@angelinacounty.net

      County: Angelina

      Number of Clerks in Office: 3

      Computer System: Odyssey

      Area of Expertise: Civil

      Years of Experience: 11

      Fun Fact: Enjoys what she does and learns something new every day!

    • Office: 972-547-1880

      Email: spowell@collincountytx.gov

      County: Collin

      Number of Clerks in Office: 4

      Computer System: Odyssey

      Areas of Expertise: Criminal and Texas Parks & Wildlife

      Years of Experience: 24

      Fun Fact: Has been married for 19 years with 2 boys, one in college at SFA and the other in 4th grade.

    • Office: 817.581.3625 (option 3)

      Email: knshaw@tarrantcounty.com

      County: Tarrant

      Number of Clerks in Office: 7

      Computer System: Odyssey

      Areas of Expertise: Evictions, criminal, occupationals, and truancy

      Years of Experience: 10

      Fun Fact: HUGE Green Bay Packers fan and owner.

  • Large Office (11+ Clerks)

    • Office: 210-335-4510

      Email: LeticiaGarcia@bexar.org

      County: Bexar

      Number of Clerks in Office: 21

      Computer System: AMCAD

      Areas of Expertise: Misdemeanor (with the exception of truancy)

      Years of experience: 17

      Fun Fact: Loves to train; she is always willing to help whenever needed and loves new things and challenges.

    • Email: John_Marron@jp.hctx.net

      County: Harris

      Number of Clerks in Office: 24

      Computer System: Odyssey

      Areas of Expertise: Civil and criminal (mostly traffic)

      Years of Experience: 18

      Fun Fact: Is a gym nut!

    • Email: Brianna.Waugh@traviscountytx.gov

      County: Travis

      Number of Clerks in Office: 23

      Computer System: Odyssey

      Areas of Expertise: Criminal and criminal trial

      Years of Experience: 6

      Fun Fact: Loves all sorts of crafts but specializes in crochet and embroidery.

Interested in becoming a mentor? Email Darby Swoboda at d_s520@txstate.edu