Houston, Harris County, Texas loses another judge

Judge Reagan Helm, Presiding Judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law #1 has decided to resign today.  His resignation is effective immediately. Ironically, as a Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer I enjoyed visiting his court.  His entire staff was professional, friendly, and effective, but the judge was completely different.  His demeanor was always short and never seem to enjoy being a judge.  I wish him well in retirement.

Judge Helm was not seeking reelection after his term ended this year.  Most curiously, he resigns the day before a hearing where the Harris County District Attorney's Office is trying to remove him from presiding over Family Assault cases.