About Judge Denise M. Fontenberry
Judge Denise M. Fortenberry earned a bachelor of science degree in Political Science from University of Houston and her juris doctorate from Pepperdine University School of law. In 2007, she began her practice as a general practice attorney in Bay City, Texas. In 2012, she was elected the Matagorda County Attorney and served in that position through 2020. She won election to this bench in the November 2020 general election and took office January 1, 2021.
130th District Court Protocols and Procedures
Hearings
To request a hearing, please email Becky Corenfield, 130th Court Coordinator at 130thDistrictCourt@co.matagorda.tx.us.
The 130th District Court firmly believes in alternative dispute resolution and requires informal settlement conferences and mediations. Failure to abide to the court's mediation requirement may result in your case being reset or dismissed. Please become familiar with the 130th District Court's Protocols and Procedures below.
Every hearing set in the 130th District Court is in-person unless a specific motion has been set, heard, and ruled on in accordance with Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and the 130th District Court's Protocols and Procedures. Please click here to familiarize with the Court's Procedures.