Gloria was born and raised in McAllen, Texas. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Government and Spanish from The University of Texas at Austin and her Juris Doctorate from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law.

Judge Gloria Lopez is a family law judge in Harris County.

Gloria is a family law judge in Harris County. She is also an adjunct professor at Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Gloria is currently a judge of the Texas 308th District Court. She was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. 

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Gloria Lopez is currently a judge of the Texas 308th District Court. She was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. 

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Legal Experience

As a judge, launched an online scheduling system that allows attorneys and litigants to select hearing dates and times without waiting for court staff approval.

As a judge, created expedited virtual dockets to allow remote attendance at hearings, reducing travel, parking, and time off work, and ultimately lowering attorney fees and making justice more accessible.

As a judge, streamlined court processes by allowing parties in uncontested cases to finalize proceedings through affidavits or unsworn declarations, reducing unnecessary court appearances.

As a judge, implemented a submission docket that allows certain motions to be reviewed without oral arguments, accelerating rulings and helping attorneys and clients move cases forward without incurring extra time or fees.

As a judge, introduced a special docket for Spanish-speaking individuals to finalize uncontested divorces without a translator.

- As a judge, launched an online scheduling system that allows attorneys and litigants to select hearing dates and times without waiting for court staff approval.
- As a judge, created expedited virtual dockets to allow remote attendance at hearings, reducing travel, parking, and time off work, and ultimately lowering attorney fees and making justice more accessible.
- As a judge, streamlined court processes by allowing parties in uncontested cases to finalize proceedings through affidavits or unsworn declarations, reducing unnecessary court appearances.
- As a judge, implemented a submission docket that allows certain motions to be reviewed without oral arguments, accelerating rulings and helping attorneys and clients move cases forward without incurring extra time or fees.
- As a judge, introduced a special docket for Spanish-speaking individuals to finalize uncontested divorces without a translator.

Judicial Administration

Believes the court system must be accessible to all, regardless of language or financial status. She advocates for a "compassionate" application of the law.

- Believes the court system must be accessible to all, regardless of language or financial status. She advocates for a "compassionate" application of the law.

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Gloria Lopez

- 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.