Nick earned his bachelor's degree in government from the University of Texas and his law degree from Baylor Law School. He lives with his wife, Kathryn, and their 2 children in Allandale. 

Nick currently works a a faculty member of the Texas Justice Court Training Center. He previously worked as an attorney in the county attorney's office and the district attorney's office.

Nick Chu currently serves as a judge for Travis County Probate Court 2. He was first appointed in 2023 and is serving his first term. He previously served as a justice of the peace for Travis County Precinct 5 for 2 terms from 2017 to 2023.

As a probate court judge, oversees minor preliminary criminal hearings and civil suits, issues marriage licenses and warrants, administers the estates of deceased persons, appoints guardians to incapacitated individuals, and commits individuals addiction and mental illness treatment.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases, supervised staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As a county assistant law director, provided legal counsel and representation to the county and its officials, prepared legal opinions and answers to complaints for the law department, reviewed records, and developed case strategy for the law department’s prosecutions.

As a justice court judge, oversaw cases involving minor criminal offenses and low-value civil suits, administered oaths to public officials, handled requests for orders of protection against harassment, and performed marriage ceremonies.

- As a probate court judge, oversees minor preliminary criminal hearings and civil suits, issues marriage licenses and warrants, administers the estates of deceased persons, appoints guardians to incapacitated individuals, and commits individuals addiction and mental illness treatment.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases, supervised staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As a county assistant law director, provided legal counsel and representation to the county and its officials, prepared legal opinions and answers to complaints for the law department, reviewed records, and developed case strategy for the law department’s prosecutions.
- As a justice court judge, oversaw cases involving minor criminal offenses and low-value civil suits, administered oaths to public officials, handled requests for orders of protection against harassment, and performed marriage ceremonies.

Legal Experience

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As Justice of the Peace, led efforts to implement progressive justice system reforms, modernize court processes, and assist vulnerable community members in accessing justice.

As justice of the peace, led efforts to implement progressive justice system reforms and modernize court processes.

- As justice of the peace, led efforts to implement progressive justice system reforms and modernize court processes.

Judicial Administration

Supports expanding cite and release programs to avoid arresting individuals for low-priority, non-violent misdemeanor offenses.

As District Attorney, created a diversion program to remove marijuana cases from the criminal court system in Travis County.

At the district attorney's office, helped create a diversion program to remove marijuana cases from the criminal court system in Travis County.

As Justice of the Peace, prioritized criminal justice reform by encouraging diversion programs for low-level offenses and providing free legal assistance for those unable to pay for an attorney.

As justice of the peace, prioritized criminal justice reform by encouraging diversion programs for low-level offenses and providing free legal assistance for those unable to pay for an attorney.

- Supports expanding cite and release programs to avoid arresting individuals for low-priority, non-violent misdemeanor offenses.
- At the district attorney's office, helped create a diversion program to remove marijuana cases from the criminal court system in Travis County.
- As justice of the peace, prioritized criminal justice reform by encouraging diversion programs for low-level offenses and providing free legal assistance for those unable to pay for an attorney.

Judicial Philosophy

As of September 7, 2024, Nick Chu’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Served as chair of the Texas Supreme Court’s COVID-19 Response Task Force for Justice Courts

- Served as chair of the Texas Supreme Court’s COVID-19 Response Task Force for Justice Courts

Community Involvement

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Nick Chu

- Texas county probate judges handle all cases in probate, including estate administration, wills, guardianships, and incapacitation cases.
- There are a total of 24 probate judges across 12 counties within the state.
- They are paid an annual salary between $158,000 and $193,400.

Travis Probate Court Judge

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