Judicial Council Member Judge Thomas Lakes Profile (YouTube)

Thomas is from Greenville, Alabama. He received a degree in public relations from the University of Alabama and a law degree from Faulkner University.

Thomas previously worked as an attorney and a law clerk.

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Thomas Wayne Lakes is currently Probate Court Judge in Harris County. He was elected in 2016 and has served two terms.

As Probate Court Judge, handles guardianship and estate cases as well as traffic tickets.

- As Probate Court Judge, handles guardianship and estate cases as well as traffic tickets.

Legal Experience

Said, "I take great responsibility in trying to put on a good face for the judiciary for these people, who may not otherwise ever have the need to go to another court."

- Said, "I take great responsibility in trying to put on a good face for the judiciary for these people, who may not otherwise ever have the need to go to another court."

Judicial Administration

As of March 19, 2024, Thomas Wayne Lakes did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

Thomas Wayne Lakes

Probate court judges are a type of judge in Georgia who decides a type of civil court cases called a "probate" case. Probate cases can be many things, like cases about people's wills, appointing guardians to children or the elderly, and managing estates. Probate court judges also sometimes decide whether to give out marriage licenses and gun licenses, and they can also decide traffic cases. 