Miroslava "Miro" Mendiola is from Houston, Texas. 

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Miroslava "Miro" Mendiola is originally from the north side of Houston, Texas. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Houston and a law degree from Texas Southern University. Mendiola currently lives in Harris County, Texas.

Miro is an attorney experienced in family and civil law.

Miro Mendiola currently works as an attorney and owner of The Mendiola Law Firm, PLLC. She previously worked as a law student intern with Jewett & Associates, P.C. and as an intern with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

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Miroslava's campaign for County Court-At-Law Judge in Harris County in Texas is her first run for public office.

As an attorney since 2022, handles cases and gives legal advice related to family and civil law. 

- As an attorney since 2022, handles cases and gives legal advice related to family and civil law. 

Legal Experience

Believes in "equal treatment under the law for all individuals."

Believes judges must strictly follow the law and established legal standards.

Promotes impartiality and independence from outside pressures.

Believes that her worldview emphasizes dignity, compassion, and respect within the justice system.

- Believes judges must strictly follow the law and established legal standards.
- Promotes impartiality and independence from outside pressures.
- Believes that her worldview emphasizes dignity, compassion, and respect within the justice system.

Judicial Philosophy

Commits to respecting the time of litigants, attorneys, and court staff.

Prioritizes efficient and professional court operations.

Commits to efficient and organized court proceedings.

Supports improving public trust through organized and respectful case management.

- Prioritizes efficient and professional court operations.
- Supports improving public trust through organized and respectful case management.

Judicial Administration

As of January 22, 2026, Miroslava "Miro" Mendiola’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Emphasizes service to the Harris County community, particularly marginalized populations.

- Emphasizes service to the Harris County community, particularly marginalized populations.

Community Involvement

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Miroslava "Miro" Mendiola is originally from the North Side of Houston, Texas. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Houston and a law degree from Texas Southern University - Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Mendiola currently lives in Harris County, Texas.

Emphasizes hands-on courtroom experience across multiple areas of law.

Highlights her legal education as a foundation for public service.

Mendiola frames her private practice as community-focused legal service.

- Emphasizes hands-on courtroom experience across multiple areas of law.
- Highlights her legal education as a foundation for public service.
- Mendiola frames her private practice as community-focused legal service.

Stresses high ethical standards and transparency for judges.

- Stresses high ethical standards and transparency for judges.

- 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.