Justice of the Peace #1

Judge Hershel Stagner, Jr. 
801 West Division; Orange, Texas  77630, Room 102
Phone: (409) 882-7800  Fax: (409) 882-7001
Email: jp1@co.orange.tx.us

CHIEF COURT CLERK: Lucy Chesson
DEPUTY CLERK: Jessica Gore
COURT CLERK:             

Office Hours:     Monday - Thursday  8AM - 5PM, (Closed for Lunch 12PM - 1PM)
Due to a staffing shortage, starting Friday, March 20, 2026, our office will be temporarily closed to the Public every consecutive Friday for an Administrative workday, until further notice. In case of a Mental Health Emergency please contact one of our other Justice of the Peace offices. 



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