A Harris County judge in Texas is facing increased scrutiny following a viral courtroom exchange with an IT worker, as additional examples of his conduct have emerged in internal communications and drawn criticism from members of the legal community, as reported by The New York Post.
The incident centers on Harris County Judge Nathan Milliron, whose interaction with an IT staffer during a court session gained widespread attention after video of the exchange circulated on social media.
The footage shows the judge becoming visibly frustrated with the worker, who had entered the courtroom to assist with an apparent audio issue.
As a Texan I’m disgusted with Judge Nathan J Milliron display of inhuman drama towards this IT man. Watching the video infuriate me. He’s no Texan he must come from California… pic.twitter.com/LiMwmJT5Ql
— EDGALVATRONPARIS (@edgalvatronpari) March 30, 2026
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According to the video, the IT worker attempted to resolve the problem and reassured the judge that everything was functioning properly.
“You don’t have to go too far,” the worker told the judge as Milliron rose from the bench. “You just joined from your audio here, right?” The judge responded, “Yes.”
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Moments later, after the issue appeared to be resolved, the worker remarked that it was a “false alarm.” Judge Milliron reacted sharply, telling the worker not to joke, ordering him to leave the courtroom, and requesting his supervisor.
“Jesus Christ. I’m sick and tired of this bulls–t today,” the judge said during the exchange.
The video has since been viewed millions of times, prompting broader attention on the judge’s conduct. Officials confirmed that the IT worker involved in the incident will not face disciplinary action.
“The county will not discharge, demote, or otherwise discriminate against an employee who is properly performing his or her duties,” Amanda Cain, a spokesperson for the district court administration, told KPRC 2 on Wednesday.
The IT worker has not been publicly identified and has not issued any public statement regarding the incident.
In the days following the video’s release, additional materials came to light, including emails attributed to Judge Milliron that show a similar tone in his communications with court staff.
In one email dated Aug. 12, 2025, Milliron addressed a district clerk’s office employee identified as Lisa, writing, “Lisa — you got an email today… right? Own it. I’m the district judge, and your are absolutely a subordinate [sic].”
He continued:
“Lisa — you heard something that you didn’t advance, right? I probably have the email you got. I’m much smarter than you. I will post this emai [sic].”
Another email dated May 10, 2025, shows the judge expressing frustration with the District Clerk’s Office. “My court will no longer be stagnant because of DCO’s [District Clerk’s Office] ineptitude,” Milliron wrote.
“THIS IS NO LONGER AN ASK. GET ME A CLERK THAT RESPONDS TO ME and does the job,” he added.
The situation has prompted reactions from attorneys in Harris County, including longtime criminal defense lawyer James Stafford, who said he found the judge’s behavior concerning.
“I listened to it, and it offended me as a citizen and also as a lawyer,” Stafford told KPRC 2. “I’ve never seen a judge act this way. His conduct was way out of hand.”
Stafford said he sent a letter to Milliron following the incident, noting it was the first time in his five decades of legal practice that he had done so.
The judge responded by stating Stafford “probably shouldn’t be communicating with the judge ex parte on his judicial email address,” and instructed him to appear in court on April 9.
Stafford later said he does not plan to comply, describing the directive as unenforceable.
The matter has also drawn attention from the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association. Brent Mayr, the organization’s president, addressed the issue in a video posted to social media.
“Our organization stands up for good judges who do the right thing and bad judges who don’t,” Mayr said.
He added, “By now, many of you have seen or heard about this Harris County judge treating a court staff employee in an absolutely inappropriate and humiliating manner. There is no question that judges should not act like that.”
As of now, Judge Milliron has not responded to requests for comment regarding the incident or the emails.
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