Adolfo Pesquera

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

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October 18, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Republican State Attorney John Messinger Faces Defense Lawyer Maggie Ellis for Austin Judgeship

A veteran state attorney dedicated to criminal law is the Republican Party choice in a Travis County race against a general practice attorney seeking…

By Adolfo Pesquera

4 minute read

October 18, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Vote for Houston Judge: GOP Prosecutor Michele Oncken Versus Democratic Defense Lawyer Allison Jackson-Mathis

Allison Jackson-Mathis, a criminal defense attorney on the Democratic ticket, faces Michele Oncken, a county assistant district attorney, in the race…

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5 minute read

October 18, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Amber Boyd-Cora Faces GOP Pick Susanna Dokupil in Houston Election

Dokupil is an assistant solicitor general with the Texas Attorney General's Office and a practicing attorney for 22 years. Boyd-Cora is a solo practitioner specializing in general real estate transactions and disputes. She is a former associate with Stephens Reed & Armstrong and has practice law since 2011.

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6 minute read

October 18, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Houston Race Pits GOP Pick Andrew Johnson Against Democrat Judge Sarah Beth Landau

Justice Sarah Beth Landau, seeking a second term for Place 6 on the First Court of Appeals, faces off Nov. 5 against Republican Party candidate Andrew Johnson.

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5 minute read

October 18, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Michael Landrum Seeks 3rd Judgeship Against Lawyer Nicole Perdue in Harris County Election

Michael Landrum, a two-time district court judge in Harris County, must beat a prominent labor and family law attorney to preside over a third district court.

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4 minute read

October 18, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Judge Versus Judge: Republican Emily Miskel Hopes to Hold Seat Against Tonya Parker

Republican Emily Miskel is running for reelection to Place 13 on the Dallas Court of Appeals, a post she was appointed to in 2022 by Gov. Greg Abbott.

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8 minute read

October 18, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Nueces Election: Open Seat Pits Ex-Judge Carlos Valdez Against Michael McCauley

Former District Court Judge Carlos Valdez is attempting to rejoin the Nueces County judiciary by overcoming a challenge from GOP opponent Michael McCauley.

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4 minute read

October 18, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Veteran Municipal Law Attorney Adrian Spears Challenges Judge Liza Rodriguez in San Antonio Election

Democratic incumbent Liza Rodriguez is running for reelection to the Place 5 seat on the Fourth Court of Appeals against Adrian Spears, an experienced…

By Adolfo Pesquera

5 minute read