Anastacia "Ana" Ochoa Nelson is from Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree from Loyola University New Orleans. She is a wife and mother of two.

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Anastacia “Ana” Ochoa Nelson | 2026 candidate for 226th District Court 

Anastacia "Ana" Ochoa Nelson is from Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree in marketing and music industry studies from Loyola University New Orleans and a law degree from the St. Mary's University School of Law. Ana lives with her husband and two kids in San Antonio, Texas.

Ana is an attorney with more than a decade of experience as a prosecutor in the Bexar County District Attorney's Office. She has handled a wide range of cases, including driving while intoxicated (DWI) cases, murders, and sensitive cases involving domestic violence and crimes against children. Ana also served as an intern in the Texas Music Office in the Office of the Governor in 2009. 

Ana is an assistant district attorney in the Family Violence Division for the Bexar County District Attorney's Office. She previously worked as a legal compliance consultant for JPMorgan Chase; a legal assistant for Galliani Peppard, PLLC; a law clerk for Mauze Bagby, PLLC; and an intern in the Texas Music Office for the Office of the Texas Governor.

Anastacia has served as a prosecutor in the Bexar County District Attorney's Office for more than a decade.

Ana's campaign for district judge in Texas Judicial District 226 is her first run for public office.

As a prosecutor in the District Attorney’s Office, worked in Misdemeanor, Juvenile, Criminal Trial, and Family Violence Division.

As an assistant district attorney for the Bexar County District Attorney's Office for 11 years, prosecutes civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office and working closely with victims, law enforcement, and defense counsel to pursue justice.

- As an assistant district attorney for the Bexar County District Attorney's Office for 11 years, prosecutes civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office and working closely with victims, law enforcement, and defense counsel to pursue justice.

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Believes courts have to match consequences with the crime to show victims that their harm is taken seriously.

Plans to take individualized approach for each case to put public safety, victims, and rehabilitation as top priorities.

- Believes courts have to match consequences with the crime to show victims that their harm is taken seriously.
- Plans to take individualized approach for each case to put public safety, victims, and rehabilitation as top priorities.

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Marissa Giovenco is from Converse, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree in criminal justice from the University of North Texas and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. 

Marissa Giovenco has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of North Texas in Denton and a law degree from South Texas College of Law - Houston. 

Marissa is an attorney. In 2023, she opened her own law practice, where she focuses on criminal defense and family law. She previously worked as an assistant county attorney in Potter County and for nearly a decade in Bexar County, where she handled misdemeanor, felony, and family violence cases. She also worked for the U.S. Small Business Administration, helping Hurricane Katrina and Rita victims rebuild their lives.

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Marissa is an attorney with her own law practice focused on criminal defense and family law. She previously worked as an assistant county attorney, assistant criminal district attorney, and as a legal assistant.

Marissa is currently an attorney with her own law practice. She previously served as an Assistant County Attorney in Potter County.

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Marissa's campaign for district judge in District 226 is her first run for public office. 

As an attorney at The Law Office of Marissa L. Giovenco, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in family law, divorce, child custody, and child support.

As a criminal defense attorney, ensured defendants’ rights were not violated by the government over the course of an investigation or trial, gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses, provided advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represented defendants during pre-trial hearings, the trial, and any post-trial sentencing hearings.

- As an attorney at The Law Office of Marissa L. Giovenco, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in family law, divorce, child custody, and child support.
- As a criminal defense attorney, ensured defendants’ rights were not violated by the government over the course of an investigation or trial, gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses, provided advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represented defendants during pre-trial hearings, the trial, and any post-trial sentencing hearings.

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

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Believes that justice is not one size fits all and that there must be a balance between accountability and rehabilitation.

Believes accountability can include "meaningful" restitution, compliance with court-ordered conditions, and participation in programs that address root causes of behavior.

Believes that the court has a responsibility to "look at the individual [and] determine what outcome best serves public safety and long-term justice."

Plans to evaluate cases based on facts and neutrally apply the law while also honoring the harm done.

Believes in fairness, equal access to justice, and respect for the rule of law.

- Believes that justice is not one size fits all and that there must be a balance between accountability and rehabilitation.
- Believes accountability can include "meaningful" restitution, compliance with court-ordered conditions, and participation in programs that address root causes of behavior.
- Believes that the court has a responsibility to "look at the individual [and] determine what outcome best serves public safety and long-term justice."
- Plans to evaluate cases based on facts and neutrally apply the law while also honoring the harm done.
- Believes in fairness, equal access to justice, and respect for the rule of law.

Co-organized a 5k run to benefit the families of the Uvalade victims.

- Co-organized a 5k run to benefit the families of the Uvalade victims.

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As a legal professional, resolved over 5,000 criminal cases and taken more than 50 to trial.

- 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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