My mission is to serve families in times of crisis in a thoughtful, compassionate, and deliberate way, whether that crisis involves the loss of a loved one, the need for a guardianship, or a mental health issue. - Christine Riddle Butts
Welcome Friends & Colleagues!
After twelve years in practice as a probate lawyer in Harris County, I have decided to run for probate judge. Probate judges in Harris County preside over probate, guardianship, and mental health cases.
I was raised in Houston and graduated from Westfield High School. While in high school, I worked with my father, a probate lawyer, in his small law firm. I went on to graduate from the University of Texas at Austin with a business administration degree. Soon after college, I married and studied law at the University of Houston. After graduating from law school, my father invited me to practice probate law with him. Serving clients in a private practice has enabled me to learn a great deal about probate, guardianship, and mental health issues. More importantly, private practice has given me a balanced perspective and view into how these issues impact families.
I am seeking to be a probate judge because I am dedicated to and experienced in serving those who must handle a probate, guardianship, or mental health matter. I hope to earn your support!