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Christopher J. Everett

Republican · Incumbent

Presiding Judge, Probate Court No. 2 (Denton County)

Christopher Everett is the presiding judge of Denton County Probate Court No. 223. He took the bench on January 1, 2022 as the first presiding judge of the court, after serving as associate probate judge, per his campaign website4. He is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for the seat1.

  • Presiding Judge, Denton County Probate Court No. 2, a statutory probate court headed by an elected judge2
  • Took the bench January 1, 2022 as the court's first presiding judge; previously associate probate judge for Probate Court No. 1, per his campaign website4
  • Before the bench, a private lawyer serving clients only in guardianship, probate and estate planning, while also managing a title company, per his campaign website4
  • Licensed in Texas in November 2004; State Bar profile lists a law degree from Regent University (May 2004) and a wills, trusts and probate practice5
  • Per his campaign website, he was selected by the county judge and the Commissioners as the first presiding judge of Probate Court No. 2 and took the bench on January 1, 20224. He filed for reelection in December 2025 as the incumbent3.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

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  1. Texas Secretary of State: 2026 General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)Texas Secretary of State
  2. Probate Court No. 2Denton County, TX
  3. Candidates set as filing closes for Denton County primaries (Dec 11, 2025)Cross Timbers Gazette
  4. About Judge Everett (campaign site)Re-Elect Chris Everett for Denton County Judge
  5. State Bar of Texas member profile: Christopher J. EverettState Bar of Texas