Jessica A. Gonzalez

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Jessica Gonzalez is from Houston, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University and a law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law. She has lived in San Antonio for 24 years. She has a dog named Olive.

Jessica Gonzalez (Bexar County, Texas) - Ballotpedia

Jessica is an attorney. She is the owner of her private practice, the Law Office of Jessica Gonzalez, where she specializes in criminal defense. She previously worked as a criminal prosecutor at the Bexar County District Attorney's Office. She also serves as an associate judge for juvenile courts.

Jessica previously ran for Bexar County Court at Law No. 14 in 2014 and for Bexar County Court at Law No. 9 in 2022, but did not win. 

As a prosecutor for over 8 years, handled various legal cases on behalf of the district attorney's office.

As a defense attorney for over 12 years, provided legal representation and counsel in criminal defense cases.

As a legal professional, Gonzalez has tried over 45 criminal cases to a jury.

As a legal professional, drafted legislation amending the Texas Constitution, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Texas Penal Code to protect victims of family violence.

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As of January 22, 2026, Jessica A. Gonzalez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Volunteers for the Junior League of San Antonio.

Volunteered with various community organizations, chaired a major fundraiser for non-profits, and mentored new members in a community league.

Volunteers for the Courts in School program, participates as an attorney in Drug Court, Re-Entry Court, and STRIVE specialty court, and mentors law students.

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Lizz Lane

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Lizz Lane's campaign for Bexar County Court-at-Law Judge, Democratic Primary, is her first time running for public office.

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

Maritza Perez-Stewart

Maritza Perez-Stewart is from San Antonio, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree from the University of the Incarnate Word, a master 27s degree from St. Mary 27s University, and a law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. She and her husband, Jason, have two children.

Maritza is a prosecutor, defense attorney, and judicial advisor. She previously worked as a prosecutor for the Bexar County District Attorney's Office, a defense attorney for the Law Office of J.M. Perez-Stewart, and a staff attorney for Bexar County Courts at Law. She also served as the chief of the Family Justice Unit at the Guadalupe County Attorney's Office and taught trial advocacy as a professor at St. Mary's University School of Law.

Maritza is currently a staff attorney for the Bexar County Courts at Law. She previously served as a prosecutor in the Bexar County District Attorney's Office.

As of January 22, 2026, Maritza Perez-Stewart’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Maritza Perez-Stewart's campaign for the Number 9 judge seat of the Bexar County Court at Law is her first entry into politics.

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As a candidate for judge, Maritza Perez-Stewart has extensive legal experience, although specific details about her background are not provided in the available quotes.

Believes in upholding integrity by making rulings based on law, not politics.

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Aims to deliver efficient justice by moving cases forward without delay.

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