Chelsie Vaught

Senior Trial Counsel

Overview

Chelsie Vaught is an Attorney in the Houston and Beaumont offices of Germer. Prior to joining the firm, she served as Associate Judge for the 246th District Court, and she has worked as an attorney handling complex litigation matters for nearly 20 years.

Practice Areas

Family Law Mediation and Arbitration

Professional Background

Germer PLLC, 2019 – present
Holmes, Diggs, & Sadler, 2018 – 2019
246th Family District Court, 2015 – 2018
Short, Carter, Morris, L.L.P., 2011 – 2014
Law Office of Chelsie Moerbe, P.C., 2005 – 2010
Bruman & Baer, P.C., 2002 – 2004

Professional Certifications

Texas Center for the Judiciary
- College for New Judges Certification – 2015
- Domestic Violence Training – 2015
Resolution Forum, Inc.
- Mediation Certification — 2001

Education

Law School, South Texas College of Law
- Juris Doctor – 2001
- Dean’s Honor List
- Youngest Graduate from South Texas College of Law since its inception
- Legal intern for 247th Family District Court
- Legal intern for First Court of Appeals
- Legal Externship with South Texas College of Law’s Legal Clinic
Undergrad, McNeese State University
- Bachelor of Arts in Government – cum laude – 1999
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- All-American Scholar Collegiate Award
- Student Council Ambassador
- Pre-Law and Politics Society
- MSU Cowgirl Kicker Dance Team

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

State Bar of Texas
Jefferson County Bar Association
Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation
Community Ambassador for Friends of Texas Public Schools

Civic Involvement

Child Advocates, Inc.
Volunteer Mediator at Jefferson County Dispute Resolution Center
Volunteer Mock Trial Judge