317th Civil District Court

JEFFERSON COUNTY
(409) 835-8588

317th Civil District Court

Honorable Gordon Friesz, Presiding

Honorable Gordon Friesz portrait in robe

Honorable Gordon Friesz

  • Maritza Barrera, Court Coordinator
  • James Martin, Bailiff
  • Shelly Stephenson, Court Reporter
  • Court Fax
    • (409) 839-2376

Information

  • View Hearings Live
  • First Amended Standing Temporary Orders
  • Standing Orders - Drug Exposed Children
  • Texas Court Help
  • State Law Library
  • Local Rules
  • Supplement to Local Rules
  • Court_Policies_and_Procedures
  • Bench Trial Discovery Plan
  • Final Court Proceeding/Trial Announcement
  • Attorney Appointments and Fees Monthly lists pursuant to SB 1369
  • Third Amended Visitation for Children in the Conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
  • Family Law Court Essential Cases Update
  • Self-Represented / Pro Se Guidelines and Information (1/10/2025)
  • Self-Represented / Pro Se Clinic Intake Form
  • Self-Represented / Pro Se Clinic Acknowledgement and Waiver
  • Self-Represented / Pro Se Divorce with Children
  • Self-Represented / Pro Se Divorce without Children
  • Self-Represented / Pro Se Affidavit in Support of Name Change Adult
  • Self-Represented / Pro Se Affidavit in Support of Name Change Child

Court Schedule

  • Regular Docket Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
  • CPS/Juvenile Day: Thursday – no regular docket
  • Additional Docket for Uncontested Divorces - Monday & Wednesday afternoons at 2:00 p.m., by appointment only
Court Hearings
    • Monday, July 7, 2025 (9:00 AM) - DOCKET
    • Monday, July 7, 2025 (1:30 PM) - DOCKET
Jefferson County Courthouse
1149 Pearl Street
Beaumont, TX 77701