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1. Can I talk to the judge?

No. The Canons of Judicial Ethics prohibit judges from having ex parte communications about pending cases or matters that may come before the judge. An ex parte communication is any discussion that occurs outside of a court hearing that has been properly set and is attended by all interested parties to the case.

2. Where can I get forms to represent myself?

The court does not provide forms and does not endorse any forms. There are online sources of information for obtaining self-represented forms.

3. Can I get a court appointed attorney paid by Taylor County to represent me in a family law case?

There are limited situations in which Taylor County will pay for court appointed counsel in family law cases. Parents who are involved in child protective services cases will be provided information about how to request court appointed counsel. In some child support cases, an attorney may be appointed to represent a parent. If the case is one in which a parent is entitled to court appointed counsel, that parent will be notified of this right.


Some parties may be entitled to assistance from Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, who may be contacted at (325) 672-7960.

4. Where can I make a complaint about an attorney?

You can file complaints to the State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral and Information Service at (800) 252-9690.