Jessica Gonzalez is from Houston, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University and a law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law. She has lived in San Antonio for 24 years. She has a dog named Olive.

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Jessica is from Houston, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University and a law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law. She has lived in San Antonio for 24 years. She has a dog named Olive.

Jessica is an attorney. She is the owner of her private practice, the Law Office of Jessica Gonzalez, where she specializes in criminal defense. She previously worked as a criminal prosecutor at the Bexar County District Attorney's Office. She also serves as an associate judge for juvenile courts.

Jessica previously ran for Bexar County Court at Law No. 14 in 2014 and for Bexar County Court at Law No. 9 in 2022, but did not win. 

Jessica Gonzalez previously ran for Bexar County Court at Law No. 14 in 2014 and for Bexar County Court at Law No. 9 in 2022, but did not win. 

As a prosecutor for over 8 years, handled various legal cases on behalf of the district attorney's office.

As a defense attorney for over 12 years, provided legal representation and counsel in criminal defense cases.

As a legal professional, Gonzalez has tried over 45 criminal cases to a jury.

As a legal professional, drafted legislation amending the Texas Constitution, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Texas Penal Code to protect victims of family violence.

- As a prosecutor for over 8 years, handled various legal cases on behalf of the district attorney's office.
- As a defense attorney for over 12 years, provided legal representation and counsel in criminal defense cases.
- As a legal professional, Gonzalez has tried over 45 criminal cases to a jury.
- As a legal professional, drafted legislation amending the Texas Constitution, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Texas Penal Code to protect victims of family violence.

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Believes that having "zealous representation" for the accused is essential to the integrity of the criminal justice system.

Believes that a judge must be a "fair and impartial" administrator of the law.

- Believes that having "zealous representation" for the accused is essential to the integrity of the criminal justice system.
- Believes that a judge must be a "fair and impartial" administrator of the law.

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As of January 22, 2026, Jessica A. Gonzalez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Volunteers for the Junior League of San Antonio.

Volunteered with various community organizations, chaired a major fundraiser for non-profits, and mentored new members in a community league.

Volunteers for the Courts in School program, participates as an attorney in Drug Court, Re-Entry Court, and STRIVE specialty court, and mentors law students.

- Volunteers for the Junior League of San Antonio.
- Volunteered with various community organizations, chaired a major fundraiser for non-profits, and mentored new members in a community league.
- Volunteers for the Courts in School program, participates as an attorney in Drug Court, Re-Entry Court, and STRIVE specialty court, and mentors law students.

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Lizz is originally from Georgetown, Texas. She earned her bachelor's degree in History from the University of Texas at Arlington and her law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law.

Lizz currently serves as a prosecutor in the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. She spent several years as a litigator working with local governments throughout Bexar County.

Lizz Lane's campaign for Bexar County Court-at-Law Judge, Democratic Primary, is her first time running for public office.

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In her current role as prosecutor at the Bexar County District Attorney's office, she manages court operations independently and has been selected as a mentor for new prosecutors.

- In her current role as prosecutor at the Bexar County District Attorney's office, she manages court operations independently and has been selected as a mentor for new prosecutors.

Believes in a "fair-minded approach" to justice that considers the individual circumstances of each case while upholding the law.

- Believes in a "fair-minded approach" to justice that considers the individual circumstances of each case while upholding the law.

She has a proven track record of reducing longstanding case backlogs in her capacity as a prosecutor

- She has a proven track record of reducing longstanding case backlogs in her capacity as a prosecutor

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

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Maritza has a bachelor's degree in political science and government from the University of the Incarnate Word, a master's degree in public administration with a focus on urban management and planning from St. Mary's University, and a law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. She lives with her husband,  Jason, and their two children.

Maritza currently works as assistant county attorney in Guadalupe County and as assistant criminal district attorney at the Bexar County District Attorney's Office.

Maritza Perez-Stewart's campaign for the Number 9 judge seat of the Bexar County Court at Law is her first entry into politics.

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Maritza Perez-Stewart's campaign for County Court-At-Law Judge in Bexar County is her first entry into politics.

As a candidate for judge, Maritza Perez-Stewart has extensive legal experience, although specific details about her background are not provided in the available quotes.

As an assistant attorney general, prosecutes civil and criminal cases under both state and federal law, advises state and federal government officials and agencies on legal matters, conducts legal research and document drafting, and may mentor or supervise legal staff.

- As an assistant attorney general, prosecutes civil and criminal cases under both state and federal law, advises state and federal government officials and agencies on legal matters, conducts legal research and document drafting, and may mentor or supervise legal staff.

Believes in upholding integrity by making rulings based on law, not politics.

- Believes in upholding integrity by making rulings based on law, not politics.

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Aims to deliver efficient justice by moving cases forward without delay.

Plans to deliver efficient justice by moving cases forward without delay.

- Plans to deliver efficient justice by moving cases forward without delay.

As of January 22, 2026, Maritza Perez-Stewart’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Maritza Perez-Stewart

Maritza Perez-Stewart is from San Antonio, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree from the University of the Incarnate Word, a master 27s degree from St. Mary 27s University, and a law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. She and her husband, Jason, have two children.

Maritza is a prosecutor, defense attorney, and judicial advisor. She previously worked as a prosecutor for the Bexar County District Attorney's Office, a defense attorney for the Law Office of J.M. Perez-Stewart, and a staff attorney for Bexar County Courts at Law. She also served as the chief of the Family Justice Unit at the Guadalupe County Attorney's Office and taught trial advocacy as a professor at St. Mary's University School of Law.

Maritza is currently a staff attorney for the Bexar County Courts at Law. She previously served as a prosecutor in the Bexar County District Attorney's Office.

- 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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