Adolfo Pesquera
Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ
October 14, 2022 | Texas Lawyer
Harris County Judge Jason Cox to Face 2nd Challenge From Former Judge Rory Olsen in Probate Court 3In the Nov. 8. election, Judge Jason Cox of Harris County Probate Court 3 will face Republican candidate Rory Olsen, who was judge of the same court for several four-year terms.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
October 13, 2022 | Texas Lawyer
Former Federal Prosecutor Delonia Watson Hopes to Unseat 2nd District Court of Appeals Justice Elizabeth Kerr in Judicial ElectionFor Second Court of Appeals Place 3 Justice Elizabeth Kerr to secure a second term, she must defeat challenger Delonia Watson, who's practiced appellate law in North Texas for 35 years.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
October 13, 2022 | Texas Lawyer
Bexar County Judicial Election: Former Judge Lorina Rummel Faces Incumbent Michael Mery for 144th CourtMichael Mery, judge for the 144th District Court and the Democratic Party pick, will have to beat Republican challenger Lorina Rummel, who previously presided in that court for four years, if he wants to stay on the bench.
By Adolfo Pesquera
7 minute read
October 13, 2022 | Texas Lawyer
Harris County Election: Teresa Waldrop's Win Over Incumbent Judge Tees Up Race With GOP Pick Quyen Pham for 312th District CourtFamily law attorney Teresa Waldrop will compete against family and personal injury attorney Quyen Pham for the 312th District Court seat in Harris County elections.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
October 13, 2022 | Texas Lawyer
Tarrant County Judge John Chupp Takes On Dem Challenger Stefanie Klein in 141st District Court RaceA Republican appointed to the bench in 2009, John P. Chupp has presided at the 141st in Tarrant County. The Democratic challenger, solo practitioner of civil and business law Stefanie Klein, has 35 years experience.
By Adolfo Pesquera
6 minute read
October 13, 2022 | Texas Lawyer
Ex-Judge Daphne Previti Austin Seeks New Bexar County Bench in Contest Against Prosecutor Kristina Escalona for 186th DistrictDaphne 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 JudgeFive 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 CourtNelson, 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 ElectionJudge 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 CourtFormer 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
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