District Courts of Harris County

Danny Lacayo is from Nicaragua. He has a law degree from the University of Houston. Danny has two children.

For the 182nd Criminal District Court: Danilo "Danny" Lacayo

Danny previously worked as an assistant public defender at the Harris County Public Defender's Office, a prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney's Office, and as a civil law attorney.

The Honorable Danilo "Danny" Lacayo - Texas State Directory Online

Danny currently serves as a judge for Judicial District 182. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his second term.

Danilo Lacayo - Ballotpedia

Has experience as both a prosecutor and defense attorney.

Has served as a district court judge for seven years, presiding over a variety of felony criminal trials.

- Has experience as both a prosecutor and defense attorney.
- Has served as a district court judge for seven years, presiding over a variety of felony criminal trials.

Legal Experience

Seeks to maintain an efficient court docket with a high clearance rate.

- Seeks to maintain an efficient court docket with a high clearance rate.

Judicial Administration

Said he makes bail decisions by balancing due process rights of defendants with a no-nonsense philosophy towards bond violations.

- Said he makes bail decisions by balancing due process rights of defendants with a no-nonsense philosophy towards bond violations.

Judicial Philosophy

As of January 22, 2026, Danilo "Danny" Lacayo did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

Danilo "Danny" Lacayo

As of January 22, 2026, Danilo "Danny" Lacayo’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Danilo "Danny" Lacayo is currently a State District Judge for the 182nd Judicial District Court in Harris County. He assumed office on January 1, 2019.

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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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Texas District Judge, District 182, Democratic Primary

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