Adolfo E. Cordova, Jr.

Facebook

Walter Ley

Adolfo E. Cordova Jr. is currently a judge of the Texas 197th District Court. He ran for re-election in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.

Adolfo E. Cordova Jr. (Texas 197th District Court, Texas, candidate ...

Judicial District Candidates C Counties | Face to Face Project

As a former City Attorney for multiple cities and a Magistrate Judge, Cordova has extensive legal experience, culminating in his election as Judge of the 197th District Court of Cameron County, Texas.

Legal Experience

As of January 22, 2026, Adolfo E. Cordova, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

- 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. 

This sample ballot may not include all local party roles or measures on the official ballot. The listed candidates serve only within their party, and the propositions do not change the law.

Texas District Judge, District 197, Democratic Primary

Candidates (1)