Robert L. Jones at a glance
- Current role
- U.S. Bankruptcy Judge
- Court
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas
- Jurisdiction
- Texas · Federal
- Judicial service
- April 4, 2000–present
Robert L. Jones
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge · U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas
Available research
Biography
Professional career
- Before his judicial appointment, Judge Jones was a partner at Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, L.L.P., in Lubbock, Texas, where he focused on bankruptcy and commercial litigation. From 1982 to 1985, he held a position as an associate at Jackson, Walker, Winstead, Cantwell & Miller in Dallas, Texas, concentrating on bankruptcy and commercial law. His practice included representing secured and unsecured creditors, trustees, and debtors.
- From August of 1982 to September of 1985, Jones was an attorney with Jackson, Walker, Winstead, Cantwell & Miller, where he focused on bankruptcy and commercial litigation. Next, he was a partner with Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, LLP.
Judicial service
- Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Texas, 2000-present
- He was appointed to the court on April 4, 2000, and his term will expire on April 3, 2028.
- Robert L. Jones United States Bankruptcy Judge Northern District of Texas Robert L. Jones was appointed April 4, 2000, by the United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, as the Bankruptcy Judge for the Lubbock, Abilene, Amarillo, and San Angelo Divisions of the Northern District of Texas.
- Judge Robert L. Jones was appointed on April 4, 2000, by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit as a Bankruptcy Judge for the Lubbock, Abilene, Amarillo, and San Angelo Divisions of the Northern District of Texas. He was reappointed for a 14-year term beginning April 4, 2014. Judge Jones officially retired on April 5, 2025, and his successor, Brad Odell, was selected by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
- During his tenure, Judge Jones presided over numerous bankruptcy cases across multiple divisions in West Texas, contributing significantly to the administration of bankruptcy law in the region. His career reflects a strong background in both commercial litigation and bankruptcy law, and he is recognized for his service to the legal community in Texas.
Education
- Texas Tech University School of Law · J.D.
Courtroom rules and guidance
Motion Form
Request an order by written motion unless the rules authorize an application or the request is made during a hearing. State the grounds with particularity and specify the requested relief or order.
A motion must state its grounds with particularity and set forth the relief or order requested.Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure ↗
Motion Notice Timing
Unless a motion may be heard ex parte or another period applies, serve the written motion and hearing notice at least seven days before the hearing. Serve supporting affidavits with the motion.
A written motion (other than one that may be heard ex parte) and notice of any hearing must be served at least 7 days before the hearing date, unless the court or these rules set a different period.Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure ↗
Contested Matter Notice
In a contested matter not otherwise governed by the bankruptcy rules, request relief by motion and give the opposing party reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard. A response is required only if the court orders one.
Reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard must be given to the party against whom relief is sought. No response is required unless the court orders otherwise.Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure ↗
Disputed Fact Testimony
Present witness testimony on a disputed material factual issue in the same manner as testimony in an adversary proceeding.
A witness's testimony on a disputed material factual issue must be taken in the same manner as testimony in an adversary proceeding.Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure ↗
Evidentiary Hearing Notice
Use the court's procedure to determine, reasonably before a scheduled hearing, whether it will be an evidentiary hearing at which witnesses may testify.
The court must provide procedures that allow parties-at a reasonable time before a scheduled hearing-to determine whether it will be an evidentiary hearing at which witnesses may testify.Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure ↗
Evidence Rules
Prepare evidence under the Federal Rules of Evidence and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 43, 44, and 44.1, which apply in bankruptcy cases.
The Federal Rules of Evidence and Fed. R. Civ. P. 43, 44, and 44.1 apply in a bankruptcy case.Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure ↗
Oath Or Affirmation
A solemn affirmation may substitute when an oath is required. The national rule identifies the bankruptcy judge, clerk, deputy clerk, U.S. trustee, and other authorized officers as persons who may administer it.
If an oath is required, a solemn affirmation suffices.Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure ↗
Sources
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas current judicial profile
Identity source · HTML · checked August 2, 2026
https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8970/robert-l-jones/Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
Judge research source · PDF · checked July 30, 2026
https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/federal-rules-of-bankruptcy-procedure.pdf