Cleophus Marshall | 2026 candidate for Bexar County Court at Law No. 8

Cleophus "Cleo" Marshall, III graduated from Texas Tech University and earned his law degree from North Carolina Central University. He is a husband and a father of three.


 Cleo has served as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, and civil litigator.

Cleophus "Cleo" Marshall III's campaign for Bexar County Court-at-Law Judge No. 8 is his first time running for public office.

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Cleo's campaign for Bexar County Court-at-Law Judge No. 8 is his first time running for public office.

Has nearly three decades of courtroom practice in both state and federal courts.

- Has nearly three decades of courtroom practice in both state and federal courts.

Legal Experience

Believes the justice system must balance "accountability with fairness and long-term public safety."

Thinks justice is not served by ignoring opportunities for rehabilitation "when appropriate."

Wants courts to distinguish between those who "pose a genuine threat to public safety" and those whose conduct is driven by underlying issues such as substance abuse, mental health challenges, or instability.

- Believes the justice system must balance "accountability with fairness and long-term public safety."
- Thinks justice is not served by ignoring opportunities for rehabilitation "when appropriate."
- Wants courts to distinguish between those who "pose a genuine threat to public safety" and those whose conduct is driven by underlying issues such as substance abuse, mental health challenges, or instability.

Judicial Philosophy

Motivated to explore expanding County Court at Law No. 8 to include specialized court initiatives for distinct populations whose offenses may be closely tied to unique life circumstances.

- Motivated to explore expanding County Court at Law No. 8 to include specialized court initiatives for distinct populations whose offenses may be closely tied to unique life circumstances.

Judicial Administration

As of January 22, 2026, Cleophus "Cleo" Marshall, III did not have a website or any information online.

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As of January 22, 2026, Cleophus "Cleo" Marshall, III’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Victoria Cruz is from San Antonio, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree in government from the University of Texas and a law degree from St. Mary's School of Law. She is married to her husband, Joaquin, and they have three sons together.

Victoria Cruz has a bachelor's degree in government from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from St. Mary's School of Law. She is married with three children.

Victoria is an attorney at the Law Office of Raymond Martinez and Frances M. Herrera, where she specializes in criminal defense, family law, and the intersections of criminal defense and immigration. She previously worked for the Children's Program at the Refugee and Immigrant Legal Services (RAICES), where she specialized in advocating for detained unaccompanied minors in immigration deportation proceedings. Before that, she clerked for a year for the law firm of the now Honorable Norma Gonzales. 

Victoria is an attorney. She previously worked for the Children's Program at the Refugee and Immigrant Legal Services, where she specialized in advocating for detained unaccompanied minors in immigration deportation proceedings.

Victoria is currently a candidate for Bexar County Court Judge, County Court No. 8.

As an attorney, Cruz is certified in Guardianship Law and is well-versed in Child Protective Services litigation.

As an attorney, she specializes in criminal defense, family law, and intersections of criminal defense and immigration.

Claims to be "well versed" in Child Protective Services litigation.

- Certified in Guardianship Law.
- As an attorney, she specializes in criminal defense, family law, and intersections of criminal defense and immigration.
- Claims to be "well versed" in Child Protective Services litigation.

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Promises to  ensure "equitable application and fair enforcement of the laws."

- Promises to  ensure "equitable application and fair enforcement of the laws."

As of January 22, 2026, Victoria Cruz’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Victoria Cruz

- 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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