Precinct 4, Place 1

Bexar County Justices Of The Peace
The Justice of the Peace Courts are currently operating pursuant to Texas Supreme Court orders, Office of Court Administration Guidelines and the Bexar County Covid-19 Operating Plan. Due to the changing state of the Pandemic, and to ensure the safety of all parties, all matters are subject to being re-scheduled. If you have questions regarding your case, please check with each Precinct Court. Courts will continue to hear all essential matters as required.

Professional Employment:

Legal Education:

St Mary’s University of San Antonio (J.D. 1994)
- Dean’s List - Fall 1991
- Honors Fraternity: Phi Delta Phi
- Staff Writer, St. Mary’s Law Journal, 1993
- Internship, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit – Hon. Emilio Garza

Preparatory Education:

Texas A&M University (B.S. Psychology 1991) - Presidential Achievement Award Scholarship Recipient
Scholarship based Summer Study in Italy

Bar Admissions:

Admitted to State Bar, Texas, 1994.
Admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 1994.
Admitted to practice before U.S. Tax Court, 2007

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Appointed by Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff to Legislative Committee on Uniform Truancy Policies
St. Mary’s University School of Law, Hispanic Law Alumni Association
- President, 2001; Executive President, 2000; Vice-President, 1999; Executive Vice-President, 1998; Director, 1997.
Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights (former board member)
College of the State Bar of Texas
San Antonio Bar Association
American Bar Association
Mexican-American Bar Association (Director, 1997)
Hispanic National Bar Association
American Association for Justice (former member)
Texas Trial Lawyers Association (Advocate, National College of Advocacy; former member)
San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association (former member)
Texas Employment Lawyers Association (former member)
San Antonio Young Lawyers Association (former member)

Civic Organizations:

San Antonio Crime Coalition – Board Member
China Grove Lion’s Club
San Antonio South Rotary Club – President 2011
VFW Post 837 - Highland Hills Southeast Post - Honorary Member (Men’s Auxiliary)
Inspire U – Big Brothers/Big Sisters Volunteer
Women at the Well House
East Central PTA – former member
Texas A&M University, Association of Former Students
Disabled American Veterans - Supporter
Shrine Circus - Sponsor
American Cancer Society - Supporter
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Sponsor
Bexar County Junior Livestock Association - Supporter
San Antonio Rodeo Cookoff - Sponsor
Southeast Business Women’s Club
San Antonio Knife & Fork
Professional Association of School Attendance Personnel Conference – Guest Panel Member

Community Awards and Recognition:

LULAC National Education Service Centers – 2013 Community Education Heroes Award
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 837 and its Auxiliary Units – Certificate of Appreciation
Southeast Community Outreach for Older People – Certificate of Appreciation
Santa Cruiser’s Foundation Toy & Clothing Drive – Certificate of Appreciation
Professional Association of School Attendance Personnel – Certificate of Appreciation
Judson Independent School District – Truancy Community Sweep
Valero Energy Corporation – Truancy Mock Trial
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio – Volunteer Services Plaque
B.T. Washington Elementary Student Council – Volunteer Services Plaque
Primrose at Mission Hills Community Center – Volunteer Services Plaque

Reported Trial Verdicts:

Additional Information:

JUDGE ROGELIO LOPEZ