Welcome to Judge Monica Rawlins’s reelection campaign. Her service in the 328th District Court reflects her belief that every family deserves dignity and a judge who listens with care and impartiality. She remains dedicated to maintaining a respectful and efficient courtroom for those facing matters that deeply affect children and the broader family unit. Guided by decades of experience and a deep connection to the Fort Bend community, she continues her work with a steady focus on justice.
I am serving this community by applying the law properly without biases, by making sound judicial decisions, and by treating litigants, attorneys, and members of the community with respect.
Judge Monica Rawlins
The Honorable Judge Monica Rawlins
An Experienced Voice for Fort Bend Families
Judge Monica Rawlins brings more than two decades of family‑law experience to her role as Presiding Judge of the 328th District Court of Fort Bend County. Elected in 2022, she previously built a respected career as a solo practitioner, handling the full range of family‑law matters and earning a reputation for professionalism and compassion.
A Houston native, Judge Rawlins earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Houston–Downtown and her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Her early work with the Star of Hope Mission and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services reflects a longstanding commitment to supporting children and families in meaningful, hands‑on ways.
Her dedication to service extends beyond the courtroom. She has volunteered with local food banks, nursing homes, charitable organizations, and community initiatives throughout the region. She is also an active member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Judge Rawlins was born and raised in Houston and is a proud mother. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and contributing to causes that strengthen the community.
Justice Grounded in Fairness and Respect
Fair & Impartial Rulings
Professional Service
Community Mindset
Join the Effort to Uphold Fair, Respectful Justice
Judge Rawlins’s commitment to justice and her thoughtful approach to family‑law matters remain central to her service. Your donation helps her efforts to continue providing principled leadership in the 328th District Court.
Making an Impact in Fort Bend County
Service Highlights
328th District Court
> Disposed of 3,109 cases in 2024-2025, the highest disposal rate for Fort Bend District and County Courts
> Handled hundreds of bench trials while clearing the backlog present before her tenure
> Established Night Court to accommodate litigants after hours
Community Involvement
> Fort Bend Family Promise Board of Directors and Clothing Drive co-host
> Created Prom Dress Giveaway and co-created the Community Prom
> Sponsored events benefiting the homeless population, youth scholarships, and domestic violence awareness and assistance
Empowering the Next Generation
> Participated in the Youth Employment Program since inception and employed community youth
Experience You Can Trust
> Practiced family law since 2001 and brought over 20 years of experience and knowledge to the bench
Legal Community
> Member of Texas Bar College, Family Law Foundation, and other Bar Associations
> Speaker at Dissolution of Marriage Institute, Family Bar meetings, and community dialogue events
> Hosted CLE events
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