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Barbie received her bachelor's degree from Brandeis University and her law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law.

Barbie has previously worked as an associate judge and as an attorney at Scharf-Zeldes Law.

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Barbie Scharf-Zeldes currently serves as the Probate Court Judge in Bexar County in Texas. She was first appointed in 2023 and is running for her first elected term. She previously ran for Probate Court Judge in 2010 and 2014 but did not win either election.

As a probate court judge, she administers the wills and estates of deceased persons, appoints guardians to incapacitated adults and minors, commits individuals for involuntary treatment of addiction to drugs or alcohol and mental illness, issues marriage licenses, and oversees certain cases dealing with criminal conduct.

Was an associate judge for the Mental Health Court at San Antonio State Hospital.

As an attorney at Scharf-Zeldes Law, she researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in family law, probate, oil and gas, employment, real estate, digital assets, stocks, life insurance, investments, accounting, business, creditors, Social Security, Medicaid, IRS, Medicare, and cemeteries.

- As a probate court judge, she administers the wills and estates of deceased persons, appoints guardians to incapacitated adults and minors, commits individuals for involuntary treatment of addiction to drugs or alcohol and mental illness, issues marriage licenses, and oversees certain cases dealing with criminal conduct.
- Was an associate judge for the Mental Health Court at San Antonio State Hospital.
- As an attorney at Scharf-Zeldes Law, she researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in family law, probate, oil and gas, employment, real estate, digital assets, stocks, life insurance, investments, accounting, business, creditors, Social Security, Medicaid, IRS, Medicare, and cemeteries.

Legal Experience

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Judicial Administration

Said, “I protect families...I fairly adjudicate every case that comes before me with careful listening and patience. I work hard to educate our community about how they can protect themselves and their loved ones by planning ahead.”

- Said, “I protect families...I fairly adjudicate every case that comes before me with careful listening and patience. I work hard to educate our community about how they can protect themselves and their loved ones by planning ahead.”

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Ethics & Conduct

Recipient of the Joel A. Toubin Award from the Jewish Federation and the San Antonio Police Officer’s Association Award for Profound Contributions and Dedicated Service to the San Antonio Police Officers Association.

Member of the San Antonio Bar Association, San Antonio Family Law Section of the Bar, San Antonio Elder Law Section of the Bar, State Bar of Texas.

Former member of the District Courts Committee of the San Antonio Bar Association and former mentor for the Community Justice Program.

- Recipient of the Joel A. Toubin Award from the Jewish Federation and the San Antonio Police Officer’s Association Award for Profound Contributions and Dedicated Service to the San Antonio Police Officers Association.
- Member of the San Antonio Bar Association, San Antonio Family Law Section of the Bar, San Antonio Elder Law Section of the Bar, State Bar of Texas.
- Former member of the District Courts Committee of the San Antonio Bar Association and former mentor for the Community Justice Program.

Community Involvement

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Barbie Scharf-Zeldes

- Texas county probate judges handle all cases in probate, including estate administration, wills, guardianships, and incapacitation cases.
- There are a total of 24 probate judges across 12 counties within the state.
- They are paid an annual salary between $158,000 and $193,400.

Bexar Probate Court Judge

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