Adolfo Pesquera
Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ
February 23, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Dallas Judge Reprimanded for Late Rulings, ReschedulingThe commission held that the judge failed to rule on motions in a timely matter in one case and was ordered by a court of appeals to rule on the case motions through two writ of mandamus opinions.
By Adolfo Pesquera
3 minute read
February 23, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Lawyer Defends Court After Critics Call Dallas a Judicial Hellhole"From the perspective of the state's top civil court, the Fifth Court is, almost literally, the 'middle of the road,'" David Coale said.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
February 22, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
2 Judges Run for Chief Justice in Dallas: Justices Dennise Garcia and Staci WilliamsJustice Dennise Garcia, currently in Place 8 on the Dallas Court of Appeals, is in a contentious contest for chief justice of the court with Staci Williams, a district court judge.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
February 22, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Lawyer Denise Brown Campaigns Against Judge RK Sandill in Harris CountyHarris County 127th District Judge R.K. Sandill is running for reelection in the Democratic primary against Denise Brown, an experienced solo practitioner in civil law.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
February 22, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Dallas Democrats Kim Bailey and Tracie Michelle Shelby Vie to Unseat GOP Appointee Judge Ashley WysockiTwo very experienced civil law attorneys, Kim Bailey and Tracie Michelle Shelby, are in the Democratic primary. The winner will challenge Judge Ashley Wysocki.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
February 22, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Harris County Judge Cheryl Elliott Thornton Touts Her Expertise Over Challenger Joy Dawson ThomasHarris County's 164th District Court is on the ballot in a Democratic Party primary contest between incumbent Cheryl Elliott Thornton and challenger Joy Dawson Thomas.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
February 21, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
2 Judges Campaign for Appellate Court: Thomas J. Baker Versus Karin CrumpThird Court of Appeals incumbent Tomas J. Baker is being challenged in the Democratic primary by Travis County 250th District Court Judge Karin Crump.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
February 21, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Meet the 2 Candidates for Judge: Nicole Perdue and Brandi Janell-Estelle CroffieCivil attorneys Nicole Perdue and Brandi Janell-Estelle Croffie are in the Democratic primary for the Harris County 133rd District Court being vacated by Judge Jaclanel McFarland.
By Adolfo Pesquera
8 minute read
February 21, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
3 Rio Grande Valley Lawyers Campaign for Judge in Hidalgo CountyHidalgo County attorneys Abiel Flores, Juan Ramon Alvarez and Nereyda Morales-Martinez are on the Democratic Party primary ballot for the 332nd District Court seat.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
February 21, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Lawyer Selina Saenz Runs Against Omar Carmona for Judge in El PasoEl Paso County Attorney's Office Division Chief Selina Saenz is running against criminal defense attorney Omar Carmona for the 65th District Court seat.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
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