Clay Dean Thomas Attorney At Law - Nacogdoches, TX

I have known Clay for several years as a fellow defense lawyer. I have seen his excellent performance in our court system several times. He pays great attention to detail, cares for each of his clients, does his best on each case and has some very good results under his belt. I would not hesitate to highly recommend him on any case he would accept

BEFORE THE STATE COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT CJC No. 19-0529 PUBLIC WARNING HONORABLE NAVARRO CAMPBELL Cox, II 145rn JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT NACOGDOCHES, NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, TEXAS During its meeting on December 4-5, 2019, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct concluded a review of the allegations against the Honorable Navarro Campbell Cox, II, 145th Judicial District Court, Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas. Judge Cox was advised by letter of the Commission's concerns and provided a written response. After considering the evidence before it, the Commission entered the following Findings and Conclusion: FINDINGS OF FACT I. At all times relevant hereto, the Honorable Navarro Campbell Cox, 11, was Judge of the 145111Judicial District Cou1i, Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas. 2. Attorney, Clay Thomas ("Thomas"), has been on the Nacogdoches County Appointment List for Criminal Cases and eligible for appointment as defense counsel in Nacogdoches County for; misdemeanor cases, misdemeanor appeals, felony cases, and felony appeals, from at least 20 16 through the present. Case No. Fl 622560. State of Texas v. John Paul Jones (the "Jones Case") 3. On August 24, 2016, Judge Cox entered an order appointing Thomas as counsel for defendant John Paul Jones. 4. On September 14, 20 16, Thomas filed a number of pleadings in the Jones Case, including a motion requesting a psychiatric evaluation of the defendant. 5. On September 23, 2016, Thomas went to Judge Cox's cou1i for the first pre-trial setting in the Jones Case. Judge Cox had a discussion with Thomas in his office regarding the motion