Michael is from San Antonio, Texas. He attended Cornell University. He has a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and a juris doctor from the University of Texas at Austin.

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Michael Mery has a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and a law degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

Michael has worked as Assistant Attorney General of Texas and Assistant District Attorney of Bexar County, Texas.

Michael Edward Mery is currently a judge of the Texas 144th District Court. He was first elected in 2020 and is serving his second term.

Michael Edward Mery is currently a judge of the Texas 144th District Court. He was first elected in 2020 and is serving his second term. He previously was a judge for the Criminal Bexar County Court at Law number 12, and the 37th Judicial District Court. He also lost a judicial election in 2010.

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As an assistant attorney general, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law and provided legal counsel and support to other state agencies.

As a state district court judge, he oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- As an assistant attorney general, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law and provided legal counsel and support to other state agencies.
- As a state district court judge, he oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

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

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Supports "improvements" to the judicial system to ensure fair treatment for all under the law.

Claims that he will "continue to see that everyone who comes before his court is treated with dignity and respect."

- Supports "improvements" to the judicial system to ensure fair treatment for all under the law.
- Claims that he will "continue to see that everyone who comes before his court is treated with dignity and respect."

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Has been involved in numerous initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life in the city.

Michael De Leon earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a J. D. from the South Texas College of Law.

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Michael De Leon has a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a law degree from the South Texas College of Law. He lives with his wife in San Antonio. 

Michael is an attorney. He previously served as a judge for the Bexar County Court of Law in Texas from 2018 to 2022. Before taking the bench, he worked as an assistant criminal district attorney for the Bexar County District Attorney's Office from 2003. He also worked as a prosecutor for the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office from 2000 to 2003.

Michael is an attorney. He previously served as a judge for the Bexar County Court of Law in Texas from 2018 to 2022. He also worked as an assistant criminal district attorney for the Bexar County District Attorney's Office in 2003 and as a prosecutor for the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office from 2000 to 2003.

Michael previously served as a judge for Bexar County Court of Law No. 7 from 2018 to 2022. He ran for re-election in 2022 but did not win. 

As an assistant criminal district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As an assistant criminal district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As of January 22, 2026, Michael de Leon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- District judges manage Texas district courts, which are trial courts with general jurisdiction, and have exclusive authority over felony cases. A judge may be presiding over a civil, criminal, juvenile, or special court. They also share jurisdiction with Texas county courts.
- Texas has over 470 district courts, each presided over by a single judge. Some courts cover multiple counties, while others are assigned to single counties based on population size.
- District judges are elected through partisan elections for four-year terms. Candidates must be between 25 and 75 years old, have lived in the district for at least 2 years, and be licensed lawyers with at least 4 years' experience.
- The annual salary for district judges ranges from $175,000 to $245,500, depending on years of service.

Presides over a trial court with general jurisdiction. 

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