Marisa Flores has a bachelor 27s degree in international business and entrepreneurial studies from St. Mary 27s University and a law degree from the University of Oregon. She lives with her family and three dogs. 

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Marisa Flores is originally from South Texas and currently lives in San Antonio. She earned her bachelor's degree in international business and entrepreneurial studies from St. Mary’s University and her law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law. 

Marisa is an attorney. After law school, she founded and operated her own law firm, The Law Office of Marisa C. Balderas, PLLC, for nine years, focusing on criminal defense, civil litigation, and immigration matters. She later served as director of legal services for Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc., where she led the legal department and advocated for survivors of domestic violence. In 2018, Marisa joined Begum Pelz Prada PLLC, continuing her work assisting individuals and small businesses with civil litigation.

Marisa previously worked as an attorney at Begum Peláez Prada PLLC, director of legal services for Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc., and as the founder and attorney of The Law Office of Marisa C. Balderas, PLLC.

Marisa is currently a state district judge for Bexar County's 224th District Court. She took office in 2023.

Marisa currently serves as judge for the Texas 224th District Court. She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her first term. 

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As an attorney at Begum Peláez Prada PLLC, assists clients with civil litigation, international child custody, and immigration matters.

As a state district court judge, oversees civil cases and exercises authority to review and rule on legal matters brought before the court.

As Director of Legal Services for Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc., she provided legal counsel and representation to survivors of domestic violence and oversaw the organization’s legal department.

As an attorney at The Law Office of Marisa C. Balderas, PLLC for nine years, she researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in criminal defense, civil litigation, and immigration matters.

- As a state district court judge, oversees civil cases and exercises authority to review and rule on legal matters brought before the court.
- As Director of Legal Services for Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc., she provided legal counsel and representation to survivors of domestic violence and oversaw the organization’s legal department.
- As an attorney at The Law Office of Marisa C. Balderas, PLLC for nine years, she researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in criminal defense, civil litigation, and immigration matters.

Legal Experience

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Believes courts must address backlog and increased case volume through efficiency and additional resources.

- Believes courts must address backlog and increased case volume through efficiency and additional resources.

Judicial Administration

Believes judges have a duty to treat all individuals with dignity, fairness, and respect.

Believes judicial decisions should be impartial and grounded in the Constitution and the law rather than partisan interests.

- Believes judges have a duty to treat all individuals with dignity, fairness, and respect.
- Believes judicial decisions should be impartial and grounded in the Constitution and the law rather than partisan interests.

Judicial Philosophy

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

Ethics & Conduct

Serves on the Legal Advisory Board for Catholic Charities of San Antonio.

Previously served as a board member of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the American Red Cross.

- Serves on the Legal Advisory Board for Catholic Charities of San Antonio.
- Previously served as a board member of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the American Red Cross.

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Marisa Flores

Marisa Flores is originally from South Texas and currently lives in San Antonio. She earned her bachelor of arts in International Business and Entrepreneurial Studies from St. Mary’s University and her law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law. 

Marisa previously worked as an attorney at Begum Peláez Prada PLLC, Director of Legal Services for Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc., and as the founder and attorney of The Law Office of Marisa C. Balderas, PLLC.

Marisa currently serves as the Judge of the Texas 224th District Court. She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her 1st term. 

As a state district court judge, Marisa oversees civil cases and exercises authority to review and rule on legal matters brought before the court.

Marisa previously served as Director of Legal Services for Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc. As Director of Legal Services, she provided legal counsel and representation to survivors of domestic violence and oversaw the organization’s legal department.

Marisa previously served as an attorney at The Law Office of Marisa C. Balderas, PLLC. As an attorney in private practice for nine years, she researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in criminal defense, civil litigation, and immigration matters.

- As a state district court judge, Marisa oversees civil cases and exercises authority to review and rule on legal matters brought before the court.
- Marisa previously served as Director of Legal Services for Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc. As Director of Legal Services, she provided legal counsel and representation to survivors of domestic violence and oversaw the organization’s legal department.
- Marisa previously served as an attorney at The Law Office of Marisa C. Balderas, PLLC. As an attorney in private practice for nine years, she researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in criminal defense, civil litigation, and immigration matters.

She serves on the Legal Advisory Board for Catholic Charities of San Antonio. She previously served as a board member of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the American Red Cross.

- She serves on the Legal Advisory Board for Catholic Charities of San Antonio. She previously served as a board member of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the American Red Cross.

The Honorable Marisa Flores - Texas State Directory Online

- 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.