HOUSTON - KPRC 2 has obtained new court documents from the U.S. Southern District Court of Texas which show that Harris County Civil Court Judge Nathan Milliron filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy last May.
Milliron is the judge who has been going viral recently after videos have been surfacing showing of his questionable courtroom conduct.
Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows individuals to reorganize their finances and repay debts over time through a court-approved plan.
However, court documents show Milliron's case was dismissed on June 24, 2025, after he failed to comply with required filings outlined by the court.
The debts included:
- More than $30,000 owed to American Express
- Additional balances with Chase, Discover, and Bank of America
- Smaller debts tied to collections accounts
After the dismissal, the court later issued an order formally closing the case and releasing the trustee from further duties.
When a bankruptcy case is dismissed in federal court, the debtor is still legally responsible for their debts.
In this case, the court specifically cited Milliron's failure to resolve deficiencies, meaning he did not comply with court orders, as the reason for dismissal.
The bankruptcy filing comes as Milliron faces public scrutiny over his behavior in the courtroom.
Several attorneys have spoken out against Milliron's behavior calling it inappropriate and appalling.
"I've never seen a judge act this way," said James Stafford, a longtime criminal defense attorney. "His conduct was way out of hand."
Stafford said he emailed Milliron after watching the viral clip telling him he should apologize to the IT worker Milliron is seen having a tense exchange with.
Milliron responded back with ordering Stafford to his court on April 9.
"The email is not a valid order, it has no legal enforcement and I do not expect to appear," Stafford said.
KPRC 2 has also learned this week Milliron is listed as delinquent on two separate required filings from the Texas Ethics Commission, including both campaign finance and personal financial disclosure reports.
He is facing a combined $1,500 fine as civil penalties.
We've also obtained past emails from Milliron to District Clerk Marilyn Burgess which highlight his frustration with the district clerk's office last year.
"My court will no longer be stagnant because of DCO's ineptitude," Milliron wrote.
DCO stands for the district clerk's office.
"THIS IS NO LONGER AN ASK. GET ME A CLERK THAT RESPONDS TO ME and does the job!" Milliron further wrote in his email.
He told Burgess he is a "duly elected judge" and is not getting the same respect as any other judge in the courthouse.
Milliron ended the email demanding Burgess to "fix this by Monday."
KPRC 2 reached out to Judge Milliron multiple times for comment but did not receive a response.
The Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct said complaints against judges are not public record.