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Alicia "Ali" Perez is originally from San Antonio. She earned her bachelor's degree from Goshen College and her law degree from the City University of New York School of Law (CUNY Law).

Alicia is an attorney at her own law practice in Texas, where she has been since 2013. She previously worked at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, the HIV Law Project in New York City, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, and the Bexar County Public Defender’s Office.

Ali is an attorney at her own law practice in Texas. She previously worked at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, the HIV Law Project in New York City, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, and the Bexar County Public Defender’s Office.

Ali's campaign for County Court-at-Law Judge is her first run for public office.

As a Texas attorney with nearly twenty years of experience, Perez has worked as a public defender, prosecutor, immigration lawyer, and family violence attorney.

As a Texas attorney with nearly twenty years of experience, has worked as a public defender, prosecutor, immigration lawyer, and family violence attorney.

- As a Texas attorney with nearly twenty years of experience, has worked as a public defender, prosecutor, immigration lawyer, and family violence attorney.

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Alicia Perez aims to streamline court processes for timely resolutions while upholding the highest standards of justice.

Aims to streamline court processes for timely resolutions while upholding the highest standards of justice.

- Aims to streamline court processes for timely resolutions while upholding the highest standards of justice.

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Aims to streamline court processes to ensure timely resolutions while upholding the highest standards of justice.

For Candidate Alicia "Ali" Perez on Issue judicial-administration:  
Proposes to designate a private space near court holding areas for defendants to change into civilian clothing on the morning of trial.

Proposes to designate a private space near court holding areas for defendants to change into civilian clothing on the morning of trial.

- Aims to streamline court processes to ensure timely resolutions while upholding the highest standards of justice.
- Proposes to designate a private space near court holding areas for defendants to change into civilian clothing on the morning of trial.

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As of January 22, 2026, Alicia "Ali" Perez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Alicia "Ali" Perez

Alicia is 45 years old and is originally from San Antonio. She earned her law degree from the City University of New York School of Law (CUNY Law).

Alicia "Ali" Perez's campaign for County Court-at-Law Judge is her first run for public office.

- As a Texas attorney with nearly twenty years of experience, Perez has worked as a public defender, prosecutor, immigration lawyer, and family violence attorney.

- Aims to streamline court processes to ensure timely resolutions while upholding the highest standards of justice.
- Proposes to designate a private space near court holding areas for defendants to change into civilian clothing on the morning of trial.
- Aims to create a secure, organized system for storing trial clothes.
- Partners with defense organizations, nonprofits, and faith communities to provide professional attire for defendants lacking appropriate clothing.
- Proposes allowing three to five pre-approved outfits to be submitted at once for court clothing.
- Supports allowing attorneys to bring clothing directly to the courthouse for defendants, enabling them to change in a private holding area before entering the courtroom.
- Supports providing clean, appropriate civilian clothing for clients to ensure they do not appear in jail attire before a jury due to lack of access to clothing.
- Proposes a system where attorneys or families can drop off multiple outfits for defendants, ensuring they have clean, appropriate attire for each trial day.
- Emphasizes best practice policies for court clothing processes, including accepting compliant clothing with minimal delay, tracking items, and reducing barriers that could prejudice a jury.
- Alicia "Ali" Perez plans to create a secure, organized system for storing trial clothes.
- Proposes to designate a private space near court holding areas for defendants to change into civilian clothing on the morning of trial.
- Proposes allowing three to five pre-approved outfits to be submitted at once for court clothing processes.
- Partners with defense organizations, nonprofits, and faith communities to provide professional attire for defendants lacking appropriate clothing.
- Supports allowing attorneys to bring clothing directly to the courthouse for defendants, enabling them to change in a private holding area before entering the courtroom.
- Proposes a system allowing attorneys or families to drop off multiple outfits for defendants, ensuring they have clean, appropriate attire for each trial day.
- Supports providing clean, appropriate civilian clothing for clients to ensure they do not appear in jail attire before a jury due to lack of access to clothing.
- Emphasizes best practice policies for court clothing processes, including accepting compliant clothing with minimal delay, tracking items, and reducing barriers that could prejudice a jury.

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Proposes allowing three to five pre-approved outfits to be submitted at once for court clothing.

Aims to create a secure, organized system for storing trial clothes.

Partners with defense organizations, nonprofits, and faith communities to provide professional attire for defendants lacking appropriate clothing.

Supports allowing attorneys to bring clothing directly to the courthouse for defendants, enabling them to change in a private holding area before entering the courtroom.

Supports providing clean, appropriate civilian clothing for clients to ensure they do not appear in jail attire before a jury due to lack of access to clothing.

Proposes a system where attorneys or families can drop off multiple outfits for defendants, ensuring they have clean, appropriate attire for each trial day.

Emphasizes best practice policies for court clothing processes, including accepting compliant clothing with minimal delay, tracking items, and reducing barriers that could prejudice a jury.

Alicia "Ali" Perez plans to create a secure, organized system for storing trial clothes.

Proposes allowing three to five pre-approved outfits to be submitted at once for court clothing processes.

Proposes a system allowing attorneys or families to drop off multiple outfits for defendants, ensuring they have clean, appropriate attire for each trial day.

Rosie is from Brownsville, Texas. She attended St. Mary’s University. She has a bachelor’s degree in political science and government from St. Mary’s University. She has a Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. She attended the Women’s Campaign School at Yale University. She lives in San Antonio, Texas.

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Hon. Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez

Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez is from Brownsville, Texas. She has a bachelor’s degree in political science and government and a law degree from St. Mary’s University. She lives in San Antonio, Texas.

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Rosie previously worked in private legal practice and provided pro-bono work for family violence victims. Before that she was a social worker and probation officer.

Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez is currently the judge for Bexar County Court at Law No. 13. She was elected in 2018 and is serving her first term.

Rosie is currently the judge for Bexar County Court at Law No. 13. She was elected in 2018 and is serving her second term.

As an attorney, has experience as a child abuse investigator, gang counselor, juvenile probation officer, and operates her own law practice.

- As an attorney, has experience as a child abuse investigator, gang counselor, juvenile probation officer, and operates her own law practice.

For Candidate Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez on Issue judicial-philosophy: Advocates for health and public wellness through education and service provision to reduce re-victimization of women and children in domestic violence cases, aiming to eliminate disparities in accessibility and protection.

Advocates for health and public wellness through education and service provision to reduce re-victimization of women and children in domestic violence cases, aiming to eliminate disparities in accessibility and protection.

- Advocates for health and public wellness through education and service provision to reduce re-victimization of women and children in domestic violence cases, aiming to eliminate disparities in accessibility and protection.

For Candidate Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez on Issue judicial-administration:  
Dedicates her time on the bench to addressing the increasing judicial needs in the city.

Dedicates her time on the bench to addressing the increasing judicial needs in the city.

Founded REFLEJO COURT, a specialty court for first-time domestic violence offenders with substance abuse histories that allows defendants to have their cases dismissed and expunged upon successful completion.

- Dedicates her time on the bench to addressing the increasing judicial needs in the city.
- Founded REFLEJO COURT, a specialty court for first-time domestic violence offenders with substance abuse histories that allows defendants to have their cases dismissed and expunged upon successful completion.

Speedlin Gonzalez arrested

Opposes accepting campaign contributions, stating, "I did not and do not accept any contributions from anyone."

Was arrested February 2026 and booked on charges of official oppression and unlawful restraint stemming from an incident in her courtroom.

- Opposes accepting campaign contributions, stating, "I did not and do not accept any contributions from anyone."
- Was arrested February 2026 and booked on charges of official oppression and unlawful restraint stemming from an incident in her courtroom.

Served on the Bexar County Small, Minority, and Women Business Enterprise Advisory Committee, advocating for the inclusion of LGBT firms in county contracting policies.

- Served on the Bexar County Small, Minority, and Women Business Enterprise Advisory Committee, advocating for the inclusion of LGBT firms in county contracting policies.

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Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez

Rosie is from Brownsville, Texas. She attended St. Mary’s University. She has a bachelor’s degree in political science and government from St. Mary’s University. She has a Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. She lives in San Antonio, Texas.

Rosie previously worked as a social worker and probation officer for 11 years, followed by 17 years in private legal practice and provided pro-bono work for family violence victims.

- Dedicates her time on the bench to addressing the increasing judicial needs in the city.
- Founded REFLEJO COURT, a specialty court for first-time domestic violence offenders with substance abuse histories. This 9–12 month trauma-informed program allows defendants to have their cases dismissed and expunged upon successful completion. She also co-authored HB 3529, which was signed into law by Governor Abbott to facilitate the creation of this specialty court.

- Opposes accepting campaign contributions, stating, "I did not and do not accept any contributions from anyone."
- Was arrested Febuary 2026 and booked on charges of official oppression and unlawful restraint stemming from an incident in her courtroom. Speedlin Gonzalez turned herself in Thursday and was booked into the Bexar County Jail. She was released on a personal recognizance bond.

- A County Court-At-Law judge handles misdemeanors, such as assault of a family member, property theft between $750 and $2,500, and using force against a law enforcement officer. They also handle civil cases where the amount in question does not exceed $200,000. 
- County Court-At-Law judges conduct arraignments, pre-trial hearings, and jury trials, as well as accept guilty pleas. 
- They are elected in a partisan, county-wide election to a four-year term. 
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 25 years old, have been a Texas and county resident for at least 24 consecutive months, a practicing lawyer and/or judge in Texas for at least four years, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for County Court-At-Law Judges ranges from $174,000 to $244,500, depending on years of service and how much they receive as a county supplement.

Handles civil and criminal cases from District Courts.

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