State Bar of Texas Judicial Poll Winner (2026)

Selected by lawyers across Texas as the preferred

choice, among all candidates in her race, for re-election to the First Court of Appeals.

 

Judicial Leadership Award (2025)

Recognized by the National Hispanic Bar Foundation for outstanding

achievements in the legal profession and distinguished service as a judge.

 

Judge of the Year Award (2024)

Recognized by the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston for

exemplary judicial service and meaningful contributions to the legal community.

 

Rated “Excellent” in HBA Judicial Evaluation Questionnaire

(2021, 2023, 2025 - conducted every odd year)

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Rated “excellent” by a majority of bar members in her ability to

write “well-reasoned, clearly-written” opinions, interactions with counsel

during oral arguments, ability to determine “legal issues impartially and

based on thorough and proper application of the law to the facts”, and work ethic.