Judge J. Scott Novy - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

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The Hon. J. Scott Novy is a judge for the 188th District Court of Texas in Gregg County. He was elected to the bench in 2018, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. David Brabham.

Novy earned a B.B.A. from Baylor University in 1983. Then, in 1986, he completed a J.D. at Baylor University School of Law.

After graduating from law school, Novy began his legal career as an assistant district attorney in the McLennan County District Attorney's Office (1987 to 1989) and the Gregg County District Attorney's Office (1989 to 1992). He then entered into private practice, working as an associate at the Pritchard & Pritchard Law Firm. Eight years later, he started his own private practice, where he handled civil, criminal, estate planning, probate, and guardianship matters. Novy supplemented his practice with service as a judge for the City of Lakeport Municipal Court (1993 to 2018).

His memberships have included the Gregg County Bar Association, the Women's Center of East Texas, and the Pastoral Council for St. Mary's Catholic Church. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors for House of Disciples and the East Texas Literacy Council.

Novy was raised in Longview, where he graduated from Longview High School in 1979.

He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. J. Scott Novy

STATE OF TEXAS vs JAMES CHOATE, III

On May 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge Novy, J. Scott presiding.

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May 13, 2024

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188th District Court

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Gregg County, TX

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CAROL ANN SMEAD VS HARLEIGH BELT

On May 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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May 13, 2024

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188th District Court

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Gregg County, TX

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May 14, 2024

Kolk, Robert AnthonyVSHurtado, Jacquelyn Nichole

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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Gregg County, TX

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May 13, 2024

ROBERT BURNFIELD AND LOHRY BURNFIELD VS STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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188th District Court

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Gregg County, TX

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May 10, 2024

KANDAS WOODRUFF vs TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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188th District Court

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Gregg County, TX

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Administrative

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May 14, 2024

ROBERT BURNFIELD AND LOHRY BURNFIELD VS STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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188th District Court

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May 13, 2024

Kolk, Robert AnthonyVSHurtado, Jacquelyn Nichole

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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May 10, 2024

PRO-TEC INSPECTION INC VS Palisades Exploration LLC

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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188th District Court

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Gregg County, TX

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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May 09, 2024

PRO-TEC INSPECTION INC VS Palisades Exploration LLC

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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188th District Court

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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May 10, 2024

Cornwell Quality Tools Company vs Trampas W Freeman, Cascey M Freeman, Big T's Tools LLC

On May 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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May 06, 2024

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188th District Court

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Creditor

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Judgment Enforcement

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May 06, 2024

Cornwell Quality Tools Company vs Trampas W Freeman, Cascey M Freeman, Big T's Tools LLC

On May 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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May 06, 2024

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188th District Court

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Gregg County, TX

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Creditor

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May 09, 2024

ADRAIN WOOLRIDGE vs SHERIFF OF GREGG COUNTY

On May 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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May 06, 2024

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188th District Court

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Gregg County, TX

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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May 07, 2024

Percy Mayfield VS Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company

On May 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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May 03, 2024

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188th District Court

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Gregg County, TX

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May 04, 2024

Percy Mayfield VS Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company

On May 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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May 03, 2024

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May 03, 2024

EX PARTE JOSE ARTURO VANZINI

On May 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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May 03, 2024

JUAN SILOS VS REBECCA BELL

On May 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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188th District Court

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May 02, 2024

EX PARTE JOSE ARTURO VANZINI

On May 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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188th District Court

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May 02, 2024

JUAN SILOS VS REBECCA BELL

On May 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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May 03, 2024

ANTHONY MCDANIEL VS SHAICE ATRICE TIMMONS

On April 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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May 01, 2024

ANTHONY MCDANIEL VS SHAICE ATRICE TIMMONS

On April 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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Apr 30, 2024

KATHERINE MADRID, PATRICIA GOULART DEMARS INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PARENT AND NEXT FRIEND FOR J.E. AND B.E. MINOR CHILDREN AND CHRISTINA DEMARS INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PARENT AND NEXT FRIEND FOR E.S. AND Z.B. MINOR CHILDREN VS ANDREW DUANE JOHNSON AND JACKIE…

On April 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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Apr 26, 2024

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Apr 30, 2024

On April 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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Apr 26, 2024

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Apr 29, 2024

KATHLEEN DONOVAN VS TASHA JUSTICE

On April 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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Apr 24, 2024

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Apr 25, 2024

EX PARTE VERNON RAY VANCE, III

On April 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Gregg County. Judge J. Scott Novy presiding.

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Apr 24, 2024

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188th District Court

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About

J. Scott Novy
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment 188th District Court of Texas, Department Suite 408	188th District Court of Texas, Department Suite 408
Election/Appointment 2018 - 188th District Court of Texas; 2022 - Re-elected	2018 - 188th District Court of Texas; 2022 - Re-elected
Education B.B.A., Baylor University - 1983 J.D., Baylor Law School - 1986	B.B.A., Baylor University - 1983 J.D., Baylor Law School - 1986

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	TX - 188th District Court of Texas
Clerk phone:	+1 (903) 237-2588
Fax:	+1 (903) 236-8603

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	McLennan County, Texas
Assistant District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	Gregg County, Texas
Associate	Pritchard & Pritchard Law Firm	None
Judge	City of Lakeport Municipal Court	Gregg County, Texas
Attorney	Private Practice	Gregg County, Texas
Judge	188th District Court of Texas	Gregg County, Texas