Jessica A. Gonzalez

Democratic

On ballot as: Jessica A. Gonzalez
Current role: Criminal defense attorney
Background: B.A. in history, Old Dominion University (2000)
Law degree, St. Mary's University School of Law (2004)
Licensed Texas attorney (since 2004)
Volunteer, Junior League of San Antonio (per candidate)
Executive board member, San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (per candidate)
Experience: Defense attorney for adults and juveniles accused of crimes (last 13 years, per candidate)
Prosecutor, Bexar County District Attorney's office (nearly eight years)
As a prosecutor, helped draft legislation denying bail in certain family violence cases (per candidate)
Democratic primary (March 2026): won three-way race
Top priorities: Says "an independent, fair, and competent judiciary will interpret and apply the laws that govern"
Says she hopes "to bring a speciality court to address the needs of young offenders in Bexar County"
Cites her "commitment to due process and promise to protect the fundamental rights of all persons"
Tidbits: Judicial philosophy: In a San Antonio Report questionnaire, cites the canon that "an independent, fair, and competent judiciary will interpret and apply the laws that govern"
Court administration: In a San Antonio Report questionnaire, says she hopes "to bring a speciality court to address the needs of young offenders in Bexar County"
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: jessicagonzalezforjudge.com

Judge, County Court at Law No. 9