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Raul Rodriguez is originally from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston and a law degree from the South Texas College of Law Houston. Raul lives with his wife, Patricia, in Houston, Texas.

Raul is a judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 13. He works at the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 13. He previously worked at his own private law practice in Houston for over 26 years, focusing on criminal defense, family law, and personal injury cases, and at the City of Houston Municipal Courts as an associate judge.

Raul previously owned and worked as an attorney at Raul Rodriguez, P.C. He also worked as an associate judge for the City of Houston.

Raul Rodriguez is currently the Presiding Judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 13. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his second term. He previously ran for Harris County Criminal Court at Law in 2014 and did not win. He previously ran for the Texas 174th District Court in 2016 and did not win.

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Raul currently serves as the Presiding Judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 13. He was first elected in 2018 and is in his second term. He previously ran for the Harris County Criminal Court at Law in 2014 and the Texas 174th District Court in 2016, but did not win.

As the judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 13 for eight years, oversees cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducts preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issues search and arrest warrants, and determines sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

As an associate judge for the City of Houston for 13 years, conducted hearings, issued recommendations and rulings on behalf of the presiding judge, and oversaw cases involving Class C misdemeanors.

As an attorney at Raul Rodriguez, P.C., for 27 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in criminal defense, family law, and personal injury law.

- As the judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 13 for eight years, oversees cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducts preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issues search and arrest warrants, and determines sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.
- As an associate judge for the City of Houston for 13 years, conducted hearings, issued recommendations and rulings on behalf of the presiding judge, and oversaw cases involving Class C misdemeanors.
- As an attorney at Raul Rodriguez, P.C., for 27 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in criminal defense, family law, and personal injury law.

Legal Experience

Currently is one of the judges to oversee the Saving Ourselves By Education and Recovery (SOBER) Court, working with individuals dealing with substance abuse issues.

Believes judicial temperament when dealing with individuals in the courtroom is important.

Implemented Amended Local Rule 9, requiring initial, post-arrest release or detention decision to be based on the charged offense instead of the original secured money bail schedule.

- Currently is one of the judges to oversee the Saving Ourselves By Education and Recovery (SOBER) Court, working with individuals dealing with substance abuse issues.
- Believes judicial temperament when dealing with individuals in the courtroom is important.
- Implemented Amended Local Rule 9, requiring initial, post-arrest release or detention decision to be based on the charged offense instead of the original secured money bail schedule.

Judicial Administration

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Said, "I believe it's important for a judge to be involved in a community and to know what goes on there."

Said, "When someone stands before me, I tell them, ‘I’m just like you. I’m no better or worse than you.’"

- Said, "I believe it's important for a judge to be involved in a community and to know what goes on there."
- Said, "When someone stands before me, I tell them, ‘I’m just like you. I’m no better or worse than you.’"

Judicial Philosophy

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

Ethics & Conduct

Previously served as a board member of the Texas Center for the Judiciary, providing educational services to all Texas Judges.

- Previously served as a board member of the Texas Center for the Judiciary, providing educational services to all Texas Judges.

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Raul Rodriguez

Raúl is from Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration in marketing from the University of Houston and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from South Texas College of Law. He lives in Houston, Texas with his wife, Patricia Limón de Rodríguez.

Raul is a judge. He works at the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 13. He previously worked as an associate judge for the City of Houston Municipal Courts, where he oversaw Class C misdemeanor cases including traffic tickets, theft and assault, and spent over 26 years in private practice as a criminal defense attorney.

Raul Rodriguez is currently judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 13 in Texas. He was first elected on November 6, 2018, took office January 1, 2019, and is serving his second term following re-election on November 8, 2022. He was appointed Associate Judge for the City of Houston Municipal Courts by Mayor Bill White in November 2005 and held that position for 13 years. Rodriguez previously ran for the Harris County Criminal Court at Law in 2014 and did not win, and he ran for the Texas 174th District Court in 2016 and was defeated in the primary.

Raúl is from Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. He attended John H. Reagan High School in Houston, Texas. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration in marketing from the University of Houston C.T. Bauer College of Business. He also has a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from South Texas College of Law Houston. He lives with his wife in Houston, Texas.

Raul is a judge. He works at the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 13, where he has been since January 2019. He previously worked as an associate judge for the City of Houston Municipal Courts, ran his own law practice in Houston handling criminal defense, family law and personal injury cases for over 26 years, and worked as a sales representative at Xerox Corporation and Minolta.

Raul Rodriguez is currently the Presiding Judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 13. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his second term. He was appointed by Mayor Bill White as an Associate Judge for the City of Houston Municipal Courts in 2005 and held that position for 13 years. He previously ran for the Harris County Criminal Court at Law in 2014 and did not win. He also ran for the Texas 174th District Court in 2016 and did not win.

Raul Rodriguez is from Monterrey, Nuevo León, México. He has a bachelor 27s degree in business administration from the University of Houston and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. He lives with his wife, Patricia Lim f3n de Rodriguez, in Houston.

Before taking the bench, Raul was a criminal defense attorney in Houston for over 26 years. He also handled family law and personal injury cases. Earlier in his career, he worked as a sales representative for Xerox Corporation and Minolta. 

Raul is currently a judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 13. He was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. He previously served as an associate judge for the City of Houston Municipal Courts from 2005 to 2018.

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