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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 21, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Lawyer Selina Saenz Runs Against Omar Carmona for Judge in El Paso

El 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

February 21, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

3 Lawyers Vie for Judgeship: Sarah Brandon, Joseph Aragon and Alicia Key

Sarah Brandon, Joseph Aragon and Alicia Key are running in the Democratic primary to see who will challenge Hays County 483rd District Court Judge Tanner Neidhardt, a Republican appointee.

By Adolfo Pesquera

6 minute read

February 21, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Race for Judge: Janet Buening Heppard, Jamie Kaye Jordan and Oscar Telfair III Compete

Janet Buening Heppard, as the incumbent judge in Fort Bend County's 387th District family court faces two challengers in the Democratic primary--Jamie Kaye Jordan and Oscar Telfair III.

By Adolfo Pesquera

6 minute read

February 21, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Race for Judge: Open Seat in Nacogdoches Draws 2 GOP Candidates

The retirement of the sitting judge in Nacogdoches attracted two veteran attorneys to the GOP primary: Malcolm Bales and Noel D. Cooper.

By Adolfo Pesquera

7 minute read

February 20, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

4 Lawyers Jump Into GOP Primary to Become Judge in Amarillo

Sam Brown Silverman, Pamela Sirmon, Tim Pirtle and Joe Marr Wilson are seeking votes to rise to the bench.

By Adolfo Pesquera

5 minute read

February 20, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

3 Democrats Challenge Republican Judge Aaron Burdette for Votes in Harris County

Incumbent Judge Aaron Burdette, of Texas' 486th District Court, will face off against the winner of the Democratic Party primary between Vivian King, Roderick Deon Rodgers and Gemayel "G" Haynes.

By Adolfo Pesquera

4 minute read

February 20, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

2 Judges, 1 Vote: Lyda Ness Garcia Is Running Against Mike Herrera

Lyda Ness Garcia, first elected in 2020 to the El Paso County 383rd District Court, a family court, faces a former district court judge, Mike Herrera, in the Democratic primary.

By Adolfo Pesquera

5 minute read

February 20, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

After Election Code Ruling, Ken Paxton Endorses Appeal Court Judge's Opponent

Court of Criminal Appeals Place 8 Judge Michelle Slaughter became a target of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

By Adolfo Pesquera

5 minute read

February 20, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Judge Veronica Juarez-Dunne Draws Challenger in Republican Primary

In September 2023, Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Veronica Juarez-Dunne to the 465th District Court in Bastrop County for a term set to expire Dec. 31,…

By Adolfo Pesquera

3 minute read

February 20, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Republican Primary: Candidate Jennifer Hebert Challenges Judge Jerrell Wise

Gubernatorial appointee to the 472nd District Court in Brazos County, Jerrell Wise, is facing a challenger, Jennifer Hebert, in the Republican primary.

By Adolfo Pesquera

4 minute read