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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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October 13, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Ex-Judge Daphne Previti Austin Seeks New Bexar County Bench in Contest Against Prosecutor Kristina Escalona for 186th District

Daphne Previti Austin, a Republican, must face Bexar County prosecutor Kristina Escalona in a county that leans Democratic.

By Adolfo Pesquera

7 minute read

October 12, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

2022 Texas Elections: Use This Voter Guide to Research Candidates Running for Judge

Five statewide races are appearing on all ballots. Three at the Texas Supreme Court and two in the Court of Criminal Appeals.

By Adolfo Pesquera

9 minute read

October 12, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

GOP Incumbent Maritza Antu to Face Harris County Staff Attorney Veronica Nelson for 482nd District Court

Nelson, running on the Democratic ticket, earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama and has been licensed to practice in Texas since 2007. Antu had not submitted a questionnaire by the time of publication.

By Adolfo Pesquera

6 minute read

October 12, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Incumbent Judge Janice Berg Facing Challenger Geric Tipsword in Houston's 247th District Court Election

Judge Janice Berg, who has been presiding over the civil court since January 2019, faces a Republican challenger from family law.

By Adolfo Pesquera

3 minute read

October 12, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Renee Yanta v. Christine Hortick: 2 Candidates Hope to Fill 1 Spot on Bexar County Children's Court

Former judge Renee Yanta and experienced litigator Christine Hortick will face off to fill a vacancy on Bexar County Children's Court.

By Adolfo Pesquera

6 minute read

October 12, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

GOP Pick Ed Krenek Challenges Dem Surendran Pattel in Fort Bend County's 240th District Judicial Race

After defeating incumbent Judge Frank Fraley, Surendran Pattel will face Republican challenger Ed Krenek on Nov. 8.

By Adolfo Pesquera

5 minute read

October 11, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Private Practice Lawyers Jay Wright and Bob Mabry Face Off for Place 2 Seat on Ninth District Court of Appeals in Beaumont

Attorneys Jay Wright and Bob Mabry are vying to become a judge on the Ninth District Court of Appeals in Beaumont after the Republican incumbent, Justice Charles Kreger, opted not to run again.

By Adolfo Pesquera

7 minute read

October 11, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Incumbent Dedra Davis Faces Judiciary Vet Michael Landrum in Race for Harris County's 270th

Incumbent Judge Dedra Davis of the 270th District Court in Harris County faces a formidable opponent this year in Michael Landrum, a veteran judge…

By Adolfo Pesquera

4 minute read

October 11, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Austin Appellate Court Election: GOP Trial Lawyer Lesli Fitzpatrick and Dem Prosecutor Rosa Theofanis Vie for Seat on Third District Court of Appeals

Here's why Republican Lesli Fitzpatrick and Democrat Rosa Theofanis say they should sit on the Third District Court of Appeals in Austin.

By Adolfo Pesquera

5 minute read

October 11, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Attorney Tamika Craft and Ex-Judge Erin Lunceford Compete for Seat on Harris County's 189th District Court

Harris County voters will decide whether former judge Erin Lunceford or local attorney Tamika Craft take a spot on Harris County's Democrat-heavy 189th district court.

By Adolfo Pesquera

3 minute read