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Jeff Rambin
Court of Appeals Justice · Texas 6th Court of Appeals
Biography
Professional career
- Justice Jeff Rambin is a Republican‐appointed judge for Place 2 of the Texas Sixth Court of Appeals, serving since January 1, 2023, and re‐elected in 2024 for a term through 2030
- Justice Rambin was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and raised in Nacogdoches, Texas
Education
- a J.D. from Baylor University School of Law in 1994.
- He obtained a B.A. in Political Science (University Honors) from Texas A&M University in 1991
Additional information
- Current term: Ends December 31, 2030.
- He has been a member of the State Bar of Texas since 1994 and has been admitted to practice in multiple federal courts, including the Eastern District of Texas, the Fifth Circuit, and the Federal Circuit.
- 2024 Election: Won the general election for Place 2 of the Sixth Court of Appeals on November 5, 2024, with 100% of the vote in the Republican primary and a certified general election result.
- Sworn in: January 1, 2023.
- Appointed: November 30, 2022, by proclamation of Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
- Before joining the appellate court, Rambin had 28 years in private practice
- representing clients at trial and on appeal in both state and federal courts.
- As Place 2 Justice, Rambin hears and decides appeals in a variety of cases, including civil, criminal, family, and juvenile matters.
- His judicial philosophy is often described as text‐consistent, with a focus on statutory language and precedent.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Filing requirements
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In Texas appellate courts, attorneys must electronically file civil and criminal documents, subject to a good-cause motion; self-represented parties may e-file but are not required to do so.
Attorneys in civil cases must electronically file documents. Attorneys in criminal cases must electronically file documents except for good cause shown in a motion filed in the appellate court.Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rule 9.2, Electronic Filing ↗
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Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rule 9.2, Electronic Filing
Texas 6th Court of Appeals
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Texas Judicial Branch official judicial roster
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