Judge Rawlins was born and raised in Houston, Texas and has one son. Spending time with her family, volunteering for worthy causes, being an active member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and traveling are her most enjoyable moments during free time.

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Monica Rawlins was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She has one son.

Monica was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She has one son.

Judge Rawlins continued her studies and obtained a Doctorate of Jurisprudence degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in 2001. After graduating law school, Judge Rawlins opened her own law practice, Law Office of Monica Rawlins, and worked as a solo practitioner concentrating in all areas of family law cases since 2001. Prior to graduating, Judge Rawlins worked for agencies seeking to make a change – Star of Hope homeless mission and Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Monica Rawlins opened the Law Office of Monica Rawlins and worked as a solo practitioner focusing on family law. Before law school, she worked for Star of Hope homeless mission and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Monica opened the Law Office of Monica Rawlins and worked as a solo practitioner focusing on family law. Before law school, she worked for Star of Hope homeless mission and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Honorable Monica Rawlins, Presiding Judge

Judge Monica Rawlins was elected on November 8, 2022 to the 328th District Court in Fort Bend County, Texas.

Monica currently serves as the judge of the 328th District Court in Fort Bend County. She was elected in 2022.

Monica Rawlins currently serves as the judge of the 328th District Court in Fort Bend County. She was elected in 2022.

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Practiced as a solo attorney at the Law Office of Monica Rawlins, concentrating on family law cases since 2001.

- Practiced as a solo attorney at the Law Office of Monica Rawlins, concentrating on family law cases since 2001.

Legal Experience

My plan is to become a District Judge for the family law court. I believe I can make unbiased, sound decisions that will help the people of Fort Bend community. Additionally, I intend to give each case full attention knowing that each case has its own DNA and no two cases are the same. The goal is to help litigants, not place them in a worse position.

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Plans to give each case full attention, recognizing that each case has distinct circumstances.

- Plans to give each case full attention, recognizing that each case has distinct circumstances.

Judicial Administration

Meeting people where they are is very important to me, and I believe this approach promotes fairness and eliminates unfair biases. I have an understanding that no two cases are exactly the same and should not be treated as such. With my experience, community involvement, compassion for people and willingness to work with others to reach a common goal, I believe I would be a great asset to the 328th District court.

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Serving the public has been a large part of Judge Rawlins’ life throughout the years. Judge Rawlins’ public service will continue by properly applying the law, making unbiased decisions when discretion is necessary, treating all who enter the Court with respect, and holding this Court to the highest ethical standards.

Said no two cases are exactly the same and should not be treated the same.

Plans to apply the law, make unbiased decisions when discretion is necessary, and treat everyone who enters the court with respect.

- Said no two cases are exactly the same and should not be treated the same.
- Plans to apply the law, make unbiased decisions when discretion is necessary, and treat everyone who enters the court with respect.

Judicial Philosophy

As of August 3, 2026, Monica Rawlins did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

I am seeking to be elected as the 328th District Court Judge in Fort Bend County, Texas. For over 25 years I have been involved in community service and volunteering -- feeding the homeless, visiting nursing homes, volunteering at food banks, and much more. Community involvement is very important to me. Throughout my career, I have taken on many cases pro bono and conducted legal seminars for the public.

Community involvement is very important to me. Throughout my career, I have taken on many cases pro bono and conducted legal seminars for the public. Meeting people where they are is very important to me, and I believe this approach promotes fairness and eliminates unfair biases.

Has participated in community service and volunteering for more than 25 years, including feeding homeless people, visiting nursing homes, and volunteering at food banks.

Has taken pro bono cases and conducted legal seminars for the public during her career.

- Has participated in community service and volunteering for more than 25 years, including feeding homeless people, visiting nursing homes, and volunteering at food banks.
- Has taken pro bono cases and conducted legal seminars for the public during her career.

Community Involvement

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- Plans to apply the law, make unbiased decisions when discretion is necessary, and treat everyone who enters the court with respect.

As of August 3, 2026, Monica Rawlins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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After graduating law school, Judge Rawlins opened her own law practice, Law Office of Monica Rawlins, and worked as a solo practitioner concentrating in all areas of family law cases since 2001. Prior to graduating, Judge Rawlins worked for agencies seeking to make a change – Star of Hope homeless mission and Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Monica Rawlins previously owned the Law Office of Monica Rawlins and worked there as a solo practitioner, concentrating on family law. Before attending law school, she worked for Star of Hope homeless mission and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Monica serves as the presiding judge of Fort Bend County's 328th District Court. She was elected to the court in 2022.

Has operated a solo law practice focused on family law cases since 2001.

Has been licensed as an attorney with the State Bar of Texas since November 2, 2001.

Plans to make the court accessible and treat each person entering the courtroom with respect.

Said that each case should receive individualized attention and not be treated the same as every other case.

Plans to apply the law, make unbiased discretionary decisions, and treat everyone entering the court with respect.

- Plans to apply the law, make unbiased discretionary decisions, and treat everyone entering the court with respect.

Has volunteered in community service activities for more than 25 years, including feeding homeless people, visiting nursing homes, and volunteering at food banks.

Has provided pro bono legal representation and conducted public legal seminars.

I am a native Houstonian. I received my undergraduate degree (B.S. in Criminal Justice) at the University of Houston-Downtown. Thereafter, I worked for CPS for over one year before attending and graduating from law school — Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University.

Monica Rawlins is originally from Houston. She has one son.

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Monica Rawlins operated the Law Office of Monica Rawlins as a solo practitioner, concentrating in family law. Previously, she worked for Child Protective Services and Star of Hope homeless mission.

Honorable Monica Rawlins, Presiding Judge

Judge Monica Rawlins was elected on November 8, 2022 to the 328th District Court in Fort Bend County, Texas.

The 328th District Court is a court specializing in hearing family law cases such as — divorce, custody disputes, enforcement actions, Department of Family and Protective Services (CPS) cases, termination and adoption suits and paternity actions, to name a few.

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Honorable Monica Rawlins, Presiding Judge

Monica serves as the presiding judge of the 328th District Court in Fort Bend County. She was elected to the court in 2022.

I received my Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Thurgood Marshall School of Law in May of 2001, I took the bar examination in July of 2001 and was licensed as an attorney with the State Bar of Texas on November 2, 2001. Immediately after being licensed, I opened up my own law practice, concentrating in family law — adoptions, custody cases, child support cases, divorces, name changes, interstate proceedings, etc. I have maintained my practice and practiced primarily in the area of family law since that time, which is now a bit over 20 years.

I received my Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Thurgood Marshall School of Law in May of 2001, I took the bar examination in July of 2001 and was licensed as an attorney with the State Bar of Texas on November 2, 2001. Immediately after being licensed, I opened up my own law practice, concentrating in family law — adoptions, custody cases, child support cases, divorces, name changes, interstate proceedings, etc.

Has worked as a solo family law attorney since 2001, handling adoptions, custody, child support, divorce, name changes, and interstate proceedings.

Was licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas on November 2, 2001.

- Has worked as a solo family law attorney since 2001, handling adoptions, custody, child support, divorce, name changes, and interstate proceedings.
- Was licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas on November 2, 2001.

Said a successful court applies the law, exercises sound discretion, treats courtroom participants respectfully, and remains accessible.

Said she would make unbiased, sound decisions as a district judge.

Plans to give each case individualized attention rather than treating cases alike.

Said meeting people where they are promotes fairness and reduces unfair bias.

Over the past 25 years, I have been active in community service — working at homeless shelters, food banks, organizing prison ministry events at my home church, visiting nursing homes, volunteering with the Meals on Wheels program and much more.

Has taken pro bono cases and conducted public legal seminars during her legal career.

Has volunteered at homeless shelters, food banks, prison ministry events, nursing homes, and Meals on Wheels.

- Has volunteered at homeless shelters, food banks, prison ministry events, nursing homes, and Meals on Wheels.

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- District judges manage Texas district courts, which are trial courts with general jurisdiction, and have exclusive authority over felony cases. A judge may be presiding over a civil, criminal, juvenile, or special court. They also share jurisdiction with Texas county courts.
- Texas has over 470 district courts, each presided over by a single judge. Some courts cover multiple counties, while others are assigned to single counties based on population size.
- District judges are elected through partisan elections for four-year terms. Candidates must be between 25 and 75 years old, have lived in the district for at least 2 years, and be licensed lawyers with at least 4 years' experience.
- The annual salary for district judges ranges from $175,000 to $245,500, depending on years of service.

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