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Probate Court No. 2 Staff

Probate Court No. 2 Staff

When to call the Dallas County Probate Clerk instead of the Court?
Call the County Clerk at (214) 653-7099 with questions about fees or filing (including questions about e-filing or the status of filings), questions about the status of service requests including the issuance of posted notice or citations, or to order new letters of guardianship or letters testamentary.

Associate Judge / Court Administrator:

Hon. Lincoln Monroe
(214) 653-7138

The Associate Judge hears and maintains a docket of cases as assigned by the Presiding Judge. As Court Administrator, Judge Monroe assists the Court as a liaison in interdepartmental initiatives, and is responsible for all forms of public communication.

 
Briefing Attorney:

Ryan Trobee
ryan.trobee@dallascounty.org
(214) 653-7130

The briefing attorney briefs upcoming cases for both the presiding and associate judges, and researches more complex areas of law at their request. He can be contacted for questions related to the following:

  • court policies and procedures
  • emergency relief (TRO’s, temporary injunctions, temporary guardianships, temporary administrations, etc.)
  • ad litem appointment status
  • one minute prove-up qualification

 
Administrative Assistant:

Precious Jones
precious.jones@dallascounty.org
(214) 653-7329

The administrative assistant assists the presiding judge in all areas of court operations. She may be contacted regarding the following:

  • announcing ready prior to trial
  • reviewing surety bonds that are physically presented to court staff
 
Docket Coordinator:

Tralan Mathis
tralan.mathis@dallascounty.org
(214) 653-7012

The docket coordinator is responsible for maintaining the docket for the Presiding Judge and Associate Judge. He may be contacted regarding the following:

  • scheduling or cancelling hearings
  • status of a setting
  • arranging for a court-appointed interpreter in applicable cases

 
Guardianship Coordinator:

Julie Dodd
julie.dodd@dallascounty.org
(214) 653-7368

The guardianship coordinator is responsible for reviewing and approving annual reports and guardianship reporting compliance. She also reviews and briefs guardianship applications for the Presiding and Associate Judges. She may be contacted regarding the status of an annual report and order continuing a guardianship.

 
Assistant Auditor:

Gwenetta Robinson
gwenetta.robinson@dallascounty.org
(214) 653-7262

This assistant auditor is responsible for assisting the auditor by reviewing and approving inventories, notices, and other auditing functions.

 
Assistant Auditor:



(214) 653-7243

This assistant auditor is responsible for assisting the auditor by reviewing and approving inventories, notices, and other auditing functions.

 
Legal Assistant:

Annie Graves
annie.r.graves@dallascounty.org
(214) 653-1167

The legal assistant supports the Presiding Judge and Associate Judge with court functions.

 
Court Reporter:

Lisabeth Kellett
lisabeth.kellett@dallascounty.org
(214) 653-7737

The court reporter is responsible for attending and recording court proceedings to make verbatim, official records and prepare transcripts to standardized formats. She may be contacted to purchase a hearing transcript.

 
Bailiff:

Deputy Jackie Turner

The bailiff is responsible for maintaining security and order during court proceedings.