Hon. Rogelio Valdez
Harlingen, Texas
Education + -
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Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law
J.D. 1979 -
Texas A&I University
B.A. Political Science 1976
Experience + -
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13th Court of Appeals
Chief Justice 2001 - 2018 -
Cameron County
Local Administrative District Judge 1990 - 2000 -
357th District Court of Cameron & Willacy Counties
Judge 1987 - 2000 -
Cameron County Court at Law #1
Judge 1983 - 1986 -
Cameron County
Local Administrative County Court at Law Judge 1983 - 1986 -
Cameron County Office of District Attorney
Assistant DA 1980 - 1981 -
Private Practice
1979 - 1980; 1981 - 1983
Memberships & Affiliations + -
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National Conference of Chief Judges
Board Member -
Newsletter for National Conference of Chief Judges
Editor -
State Council of Chief Judges
Former Chairman -
Texas Center for Judiciary
Former Director -
American Bar Association
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Cemeron County Bar Association
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Mexican - American Bar Association
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Texas Bar Association
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Texas Judges Association
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Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program
Appointed by President of State Bar of Texas -
Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council
Advisory Committee Member -
Texas Knights of Columbs
4th Degree Knight -
Texas Lion's Club
Member -
Texas Jaycees
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Texas A&I University
Former Student Body President
Honors & Awards + -
- Alumnus of the Year, Thurgood Marshall School of Law
- Hispanic of the Year, Image Brownsville
- Outstanding Citizen, Harlingen Jaycees
- Pro Bono Honoree, Cameron County Pro Bono Project
- Exemplary Former Migrant Student, Texas Education Agency
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NAACP President's Award
2014 & 2018