Mary Lou Alvarez is originally from Texas. She attended Stanford University and Seton Hall University. She has a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and engineering management from Stanford University and a law degree from Seton Hall University. She lives with her children.

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Mary Lou Alvarez has a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and engineering management from Stanford University and a law degree from Seton Hall University. She lives with her two children.

Mary Lou is a judge. She works at Bexar County’s 45th District Court, where she has been serving since 2017. She previously worked as a manufacturing engineer for two years, as a staff attorney at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, and in private practice in San Antonio representing victims of domestic violence in divorce, custody, and protective order cases.

Mary Lou is currently a judge at Bexar County’s 45th District Court. She previously worked as a manufacturing engineer for two years, as a staff attorney at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, and in private practice in San Antonio representing victims of domestic violence in divorce, custody, and protective order cases.

Mary Lou Alvarez is currently a judge of the Texas 45th District Court. She was elected in 2018 and has served two terms.

Mary Lou Alvarez is currently a judge of the Texas 45th District Court. She was elected in 2018 and is serving her 2nd term.

As an attorney at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, represented victims of domestic violence in divorce, custody, and protective order cases.

- As an attorney at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, represented victims of domestic violence in divorce, custody, and protective order cases.

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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.