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Adolfo Pesquera

Adolfo Pesquera

Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ

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February 23, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Who Will Challenge Republican Judge Cleve Doty? Democrats Eugene Clayborn, Laurie Eiserloh Compete

Clayborn has a private practice in Austin and has been practicing law in Texas' state and federal courts for nearly 30 years. His opponent, Eiserloh, is a mother, trial attorney and lifelong Democrat who has been in the courtroom litigating and solving problems for nearly 30 years.

By Adolfo Pesquera

6 minute read

February 23, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Democrats Kyle Carter, Cheri Thomas Battle to Oust Republican Judge Kevin Jewell of Texas' 14th Court of Appeals

Judge Carter has presided over the 125th District Court in Harris County since 2009. His opponent, Thomas, has practiced law for 17 years.

By Adolfo Pesquera

12 minute read

February 23, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Theresa Blake Goline, Brent Hill and Jason Niehaus Campaign for Judge of Texas' 367th District Court

Goline is the former Republican precinct chairman and a family law attorney, while Hill is an ex-felony prosecutor, and Niehaus is a civil and criminal appellate attorney.

By Adolfo Pesquera

4 minute read

February 23, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Incumbent Justice Evan Young and Justice David Schenck Vie for Votes in Texas Supreme Court, Place 9 Election

Gov. Greg Abbot appointed Texas Supreme Court Justice Young in November 2021. Gov. Rick Perry appointed Schenck to the Fifth District in 2015, and the judge later won election to a full term in 2016.

By Adolfo Pesquera

14 minute read

February 22, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Conservatives Ryan Hill and William Knight Battle for 371st District Court Judgeship in Republican Primary Election

There is no Democrat in the race.

By Adolfo Pesquera

9 minute read

February 22, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

4 Candidates Campaign for Texas' 207th District Court Judgeship in Republican Primary Election

The candidates are George Carroll, Mark E. Cusack, Charmaine Wilde and Tracie Wright-Reneau.

By Adolfo Pesquera

5 minute read

February 22, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Votes: Linda Mazzagatti Versus 248th District Judge Hilary Unger in Harris County Democratic Primary Election

Mazzagatti has built her campaign around the failures of the bail reform movement. Unger favors bail reform.

By Adolfo Pesquera

6 minute read

February 22, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Voters to Choose Judge Pamela Sirmon or Steven Denny in Amarillo's 320th District Court Election

Denny has more than 20 years' trial attorney experience. And prior to Sirmon presiding at district court, the jurist served 19 years as the judge of County-Court-at-Law No. 2.

By Adolfo Pesquera

3 minute read

February 22, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Judge Velia J. Meza Battles Candidate Demetrio Duarte Jr. in Democratic Primary Election for 226th District Court

Meza is completing her first term of office, having been elected November 2018. Duarte earned his juris doctorate from St. Mary's University, and passed the State Bar in 1984.

By Adolfo Pesquera

7 minute read

February 22, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Democratic Candidates Lema Barazi and Tamika Craft Campaign to Challenge Harris County Judge Scot Dollinger

Barazi has 15 years' experience as a trial attorney. Craft has a private practice in Humble, and Dollinger came to the bench in 2018.

By Adolfo Pesquera

8 minute read


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