Bexar County Civil District Courts
Bexar County
Overview
Guide Overview
Civil District Courts hear all family and civil law issues including divorce cases, custody issues, child abuse and neglect (involving the Department of Family and Protective Services, or CPS) cases, cases involving title to land, and civil matters where the amount of money or damages involved is $200 or more.
This guide contains information on the District Courts in Bexar County.
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Common questions about Bexar County
The Bexar County Civil District Courts are in the Bexar County Courthouse 100 Dolorosa, San Antonio, Texas 78205.
You can find information about your case by using the Bexar County Odyssey Portal.
This portal will provide you with a court records search tool, a hearings search tool, and options for payment in criminal and traffic cases.
Another option is to contact the District Clerk or your Court Coordinator to ask for case information.
You can read How to E-File to learn about E-Filing.
You can also read more about E-Filing on the District Clerk's webpage.
Instructions & Forms
Instructions & Forms
Honorable Judge Nicole Garza
100 Dolorosa, 2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2515
Fax: (210) 335-0595
This information is current as of February 24, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes. | Zoom. | Evidentiary hearings and jury hearings are held in-person unless the parties submit a motion to conduct hearing via Zoom. |
You can visit the 37th District Court’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the District Clerk’s office (210) 335-2113 for updated procedures.
Also, Bexar County has published their Final COVID-19 Operations Plan that has up-to-date information on virtual court procedures.
The Texas Supreme Court has mandated all attorneys to electronically file documents in a Bexar County civil case through an electronic filing service provider certified by the Office of Court Administration. Pro Se litigants may still hand file their documents.
The Bexar County District Clerk suggests the use of E-FileTexas as a cost-saving tool for filing. To learn more about eFiling, review our article How to E-File or email dcefiling@bexar.org.
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238.
Bexar courts operate on a presiding system, meaning that the docket for pre-trial hearing is centralized among all district judges.
For criminal dockets, each Judge has the sole authority to set cases in the court.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants should set their matter with the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113. Visit the Bexar County Civil District Presiding Court page for more information.
All fiats, orders setting hearings, and orders to appear must include the following:
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The time announcement,
-
Telephone numbers for all attorneys or self-represented litigants,
-
Email addresses for all attorneys and self-represented litigants, and
-
Whether an interpreter is required and the desired language. For languages other than Spanish, make arrangements with court administration at (210) 335-2300.
Possibly. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for a sample Motion to Conduct Hearing via Zoom.
All evidentiary hearings will be heard in person unless the parties:
-
Agree in writing that the time required for their hearing is 2.5 hours or less and agree in writing to have the hearing held via Zoom; then
-
File a joint notice of hearings stating that the time required is 2.5 hours or less. The joint notice must be filed at least 2 days prior to the date set for hearing.
CivilDistrictPresiding@bexar.org is available to transmit documents to the Civil District Presiding Court while attorneys and parties are appearing in that court by Zoom. Agreed orders can also be submitted to this email. Do not contact this email for any other purposes.
Note: Evidentiary hearings will be held in-person unless the parties file a joint notice of Zoom hearing. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for virtual hearing requirements.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. Contact your court coordinator for more information on the submission of evidence.
Possibly; contact the Chief Trial Assignment Clerk at (210) 335-2520.
Yes; as of November 1, 2022, regardless of whether the parties and attorneys appear in person, witnesses may still be presented via Zoom. For emergencies and essential matters, contact the Monitoring Court at (210) 335-2520 or the District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
If you have questions, contact the 37th District Court at (210) 335-2515, or contact the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
For the most recent contact information, including email addresses, visit your court’s website.
45th District Court
Honorable Judge Mary Lou Alvarez
100 Dolorosa
4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2507
This information is current as of February 24, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes; subject to some exceptions. | Bexar Civil District Courts operate on Zoom/ | Evidentiary hearings and jury hearings are held in-person unless the parties submit a motion to conduct hearing via Zoom. |
You can visit the 45th District Court’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the District Clerk’s office (210) 335-2113 for updated procedures.
Also, Bexar County has published their Final COVID-19 Operations Plan that has up-to-date information on virtual court procedures.
The Texas Supreme Court has mandated all attorneys to electronically file documents in a Bexar County civil case through an electronic filing service provider certified by the Office of Court Administration. Pro Se litigants may still hand file their documents.
The Bexar County District Clerk suggests the use of E-FileTexas as a cost-saving tool for filing. To learn more about eFiling, review our article How to E-File or email dcefiling@bexar.org.
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238.
Bexar courts operate on a presiding system, meaning that the docket for pre-trial hearings is centralized and rotated among all district judges.
For criminal dockets, each Judge has the sole authority to set cases in the court.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants should set their matter with the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113. Visit the Bexar County Civil District Presiding Court page for more information.
All fiats, orders setting hearings, and orders to appear must include the following:
-
The time announcement,
-
Telephone numbers for all attorneys or self-represented litigants,
-
Email addresses for all attorneys and self-represented litigants, and
-
Whether an interpreter is required and the desired language. For languages other than Spanish, make arrangements with court administration at (210) 335-2300.
Possibly. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for a sample Motion to Conduct Hearing via Zoom.
All evidentiary hearings will be heard in person unless the parties:
-
Agree in writing that the time required for their hearing is 2.5 hours or less and agree in writing to have the hearing held via Zoom; then
-
File a joint notice of hearings stating that the time required is 2.5 hours or less. The joint notice must be filed at least 2 days prior to the date set for hearing.
CivilDistrictPresiding@bexar.org is available to transmit documents to the Civil District Presiding Court while attorneys and parties are appearing in that court by Zoom. Agreed orders can also be submitted to this email. Do not contact this email for any other purposes.
Note: Evidentiary hearings will be held in-person unless the parties file a joint notice of Zoom hearing. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for virtual hearing requirements.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. Contact your court coordinator for more information on the submission of evidence.
Possibly; contact the Jury Assignment Clerk at (210) 335-2520.
Yes; as of November 1, 2022, regardless of whether the parties and attorneys appear in person, witnesses may still be presented via Zoom. For emergencies and essential matters, contact the Monitoring Court at (210) 335-2520 or the District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
If you have questions, contact your court coordinator at (210) 335-2507, or contact the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
For the most recent contact information, including email addresses, visit your court’s website.
Honorable Judge Antonio Arteaga
100 Dolorosa, 4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2531
This information is current as of February 24, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes; subject to some exceptions. | Bexar Civil District Courts operate on Zoom/ | Evidentiary hearings and jury hearings are held in-person unless the parties submit a motion to conduct hearing via Zoom. |
You can visit the 57th District Court’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the District Clerk’s office (210) 335-2113 for updated procedures.
Also, Bexar County has published their Final COVID-19 Operations Plan that has up-to-date information on virtual court procedures.
The Texas Supreme Court has mandated all attorneys to electronically file documents in a Bexar County civil case through an electronic filing service provider certified by the Office of Court Administration. Pro Se litigants may still hand file their documents.
The Bexar County District Clerk suggests the use of E-FileTexas as a cost-saving tool for filing. To learn more about eFiling, review our article How to E-File or email dcefiling@bexar.org.
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238.
Bexar courts operate on a presiding system, meaning that the docket for pre-trial hearings is centralized and rotated among all district judges.
For criminal dockets, each Judge has the sole authority to set cases in the court.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants should set their matter with the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113. Visit the Bexar County Civil District Presiding Court page for more information.
All fiats, orders setting hearings, and orders to appear must include the following:
-
The time announcement,
-
Telephone numbers for all attorneys or self-represented litigants,
-
Email addresses for all attorneys and self-represented litigants, and
-
Whether an interpreter is required and the desired language. For languages other than Spanish, make arrangements with court administration at (210) 335-2300.
Possibly. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for a sample Motion to Conduct Hearing via Zoom.
All evidentiary hearings will be heard in person unless the parties:
-
Agree in writing that the time required for their hearing is 2.5 hours or less and agree in writing to have the hearing held via Zoom; then
-
File a joint notice of hearings stating that the time required is 2.5 hours or less. The joint notice must be filed at least 2 days prior to the date set for hearing.
CivilDistrictPresiding@bexar.org is available to transmit documents to the Civil District Presiding Court while attorneys and parties are appearing in that court by Zoom. Agreed orders can also be submitted to this email. Do not contact this email for any other purposes.
Note: Evidentiary hearings will be held in-person unless the parties file a joint notice of Zoom hearing. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for virtual hearing requirements.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. Contact your court coordinator for more information on the submission of evidence.
Possibly; contact the Chief Trial Assignment Clerk at (210) 335-2520.
Yes; as of November 1, 2022, regardless of whether the parties and attorneys appear in person, witnesses may still be presented via Zoom. For emergencies and essential matters, contact the Monitoring Court at (210) 335-2520 or the District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
If you have questions, contact your court coordinator at (210) 335-2531, or contact the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
Honorable Judge David A. Canales
100 Dolorosa, 4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2523
Fax: (210) 335-1008
This information is current as of February 24, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes, subject to some exceptions. | Bexar Civil District Courts operate on Zoom. | Evidentiary hearings and jury hearings are held in-person unless the parties submit a motion to conduct hearing via Zoom. |
You can visit the 73rd District Court’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the District Clerk’s office (210) 335-2113 for updated procedures.
Also, Bexar County has published their Final COVID-19 Operations Plan that has up-to-date information on virtual court procedures.
The Texas Supreme Court has mandated all attorneys to electronically file documents in a Bexar County civil case through an electronic filing service provider certified by the Office of Court Administration. Pro Se litigants may still hand file their documents.
The Bexar County District Clerk suggests the use of E-FileTexas as a cost-saving tool for filing. To learn more about eFiling, review our article How to E-File or email dcefiling@bexar.org.
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238.
Bexar courts operate on a presiding system, meaning that the docket for pre-trial hearings is centralized and rotated among all district judges.
For criminal dockets, each Judge has the sole authority to set cases in the court.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants should set their matter with the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113. Visit the Bexar County Civil District Presiding Court page for more information.
All fiats, orders setting hearings, and orders to appear must include the following:
-
The time announcement,
-
Telephone numbers for all attorneys or self-represented litigants,
-
Email addresses for all attorneys and self-represented litigants, and
-
Whether an interpreter is required and the desired language. For languages other than Spanish, make arrangements with court administration at (210) 335-2300.
Possibly. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for a sample Motion to Conduct Hearing via Zoom.
All evidentiary hearings will be heard in person unless the parties:
-
Agree in writing that the time required for their hearing is 2.5 hours or less and agree in writing to have the hearing held via Zoom; then
-
File a joint notice of hearings stating that the time required is 2.5 hours or less. The joint notice must be filed at least 2 days prior to the date set for hearing.
CivilDistrictPresiding@bexar.org is available to transmit documents to the Civil District Presiding Court while attorneys and parties are appearing in that court by Zoom. Agreed orders can also be submitted to this email. Do not contact this email for any other purposes.
Note: Evidentiary hearings will be held in-person unless the parties file a joint notice of Zoom hearing. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for virtual hearing requirements.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. Contact your court coordinator for more information on the submission of evidence.
Possibly; contact the Chief Trial Assignment Clerk at (210) 335-2520.
Yes; as of November 1, 2022, regardless of whether the parties and attorneys appear in person, witnesses may still be presented via Zoom. For emergencies and essential matters, contact the Monitoring Court at (210) 335-2520 or the District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
If you have questions, contact your court clerk at (210) 335-2523, or contact the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
For the most recent contact information, including email addresses, visit your court’s website.
Honorable Judge Norma Gonzalez
100 Dolorosa, 2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2521
This information is current as of February 24, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes, subject to some exceptions. | Bexar Civil District Courts operate on Zoom. | Evidentiary hearings and jury hearings are held in-person unless the parties submit a motion to conduct hearing via Zoom. |
You can visit the 131st District Court’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the District Clerk’s office (210) 335-2113 for updated procedures.
Also, Bexar County has published their Final COVID-19 Operations Plan that has up-to-date information on virtual court procedures.
The Texas Supreme Court has mandated all attorneys to electronically file documents in a Bexar County civil case through an electronic filing service provider certified by the Office of Court Administration. Pro Se litigants may still hand file their documents.
The Bexar County District Clerk suggests the use of E-FileTexas as a cost-saving tool for filing. To learn more about eFiling, review our article How to E-File or email dcefiling@bexar.org.
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238.
Bexar courts operate on a presiding system, meaning that the docket for pre-trial hearings is centralized and rotated among all district judges.
For criminal dockets, each Judge has the sole authority to set cases in the court.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants should set their matter with the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113. Visit the Bexar County Civil District Presiding Court page for more information.
All fiats, orders setting hearings, and orders to appear must include the following:
-
The time announcement,
-
Telephone numbers for all attorneys or self-represented litigants,
-
Email addresses for all attorneys and self-represented litigants, and
-
Whether an interpreter is required and the desired language. For languages other than Spanish, make arrangements with court administration at (210) 335-2300.
Possibly. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for a sample Motion to Conduct Hearing via Zoom.
All evidentiary hearings will be heard in person unless the parties:
-
Agree in writing that the time required for their hearing is 2.5 hours or less and agree in writing to have the hearing held via Zoom; then
-
File a joint notice of hearings stating that the time required is 2.5 hours or less. The joint notice must be filed at least 2 days prior to the date set for hearing.
CivilDistrictPresiding@bexar.org is available to transmit documents to the Civil District Presiding Court while attorneys and parties are appearing in that court by Zoom. Agreed orders can also be submitted to this email. Do not contact this email for any other purposes.
Note: Evidentiary hearings will be held in-person unless the parties file a joint notice of Zoom hearing. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for virtual hearing requirements.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. Contact your court coordinator for more information on the submission of evidence.
Possibly; contact the Chief Trial Assignment Clerk at (210) 335-2520.
Yes; as of November 1, 2022, regardless of whether the parties and attorneys appear in person, witnesses may still be presented via Zoom. For emergencies and essential matters, contact the Monitoring Court at (210) 335-2520 or the District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
If you have questions, contact your court coordinator at (210) 335-2521, or contact the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
For the most recent contact information, including email addresses, visit your court’s website.
Honorable Judge Monique Diaz
100 Dolorosa, 2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2533
Fax: (210) 335-3264
This information is current as of February 24, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes, subject to some exceptions. | Bexar Civil District Courts operate on Zoom. | Evidentiary hearings and jury hearings are held in-person unless the parties submit a motion to conduct hearing via Zoom. |
You can visit the 150th District Court’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the District Clerk’s office (210) 335-2113 for updated procedures.
Also, Bexar County has published their Final COVID-19 Operations Plan that has up-to-date information on virtual court procedures.
The Texas Supreme Court has mandated all attorneys to electronically file documents in a Bexar County civil case through an electronic filing service provider certified by the Office of Court Administration. Pro Se litigants may still hand file their documents.
The Bexar County District Clerk suggests the use of E-FileTexas as a cost-saving tool for filing. To learn more about eFiling, review our article How to E-File or email dcefiling@bexar.org.
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238.
Bexar courts operate on a presiding system, meaning that the docket for pre-trial hearings is centralized and rotated among all district judges.
For criminal dockets, each Judge has the sole authority to set cases in the court.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants should set their matter with the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113. Visit the Bexar County Civil District Presiding Court page for more information.
All fiats, orders setting hearings, and orders to appear must include the following:
-
The time announcement,
-
Telephone numbers for all attorneys or self-represented litigants,
-
Email addresses for all attorneys and self-represented litigants, and
-
Whether an interpreter is required and the desired language. For languages other than Spanish, make arrangements with court administration at (210) 335-2300.
Possibly. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for a sample Motion to Conduct Hearing via Zoom.
All evidentiary hearings will be heard in person unless the parties:
-
Agree in writing that the time required for their hearing is 2.5 hours or less and agree in writing to have the hearing held via Zoom; then
-
File a joint notice of hearings stating that the time required is 2.5 hours or less. The joint notice must be filed at least 2 days prior to the date set for hearing.
CivilDistrictPresiding@bexar.org is available to transmit documents to the Civil District Presiding Court while attorneys and parties are appearing in that court by Zoom. Agreed orders can also be submitted to this email. Do not contact this email for any other purposes.
Note: Evidentiary hearings will be held in-person unless the parties file a joint notice of Zoom hearing. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for virtual hearing requirements.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. Contact your court coordinator for more information on the submission of evidence.
Possibly; contact the Chief Trial Assignment Clerk at (210) 335-2520.
Yes; as of November 1, 2022, regardless of whether the parties and attorneys appear in person, witnesses may still be presented via Zoom. For emergencies and essential matters, contact the Monitoring Court at (210) 335-2520 or the District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
If you have questions, contact your court clerk at (210) 335-2533, or contact the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
For the most recent contact information, including email addresses, visit your court’s website.
Honorable Judge Laura Salinas
100 Dolorosa, 4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2501
This information is current as of February 1, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes, subject to some exceptions. | Bexar Civil District Courts operate on Zoom. | Evidentiary hearings and jury hearings are held in-person unless the parties submit a motion to conduct hearing via Zoom. |
You can visit the 166th District Court’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the District Clerk’s office (210) 335-2113 for updated procedures.
Also, Bexar County has published their Final COVID-19 Operations Plan that has up-to-date information on virtual court procedures.
The Texas Supreme Court has mandated all attorneys to electronically file documents in a Bexar County civil case through an electronic filing service provider certified by the Office of Court Administration. Pro Se litigants may still hand file their documents.
The Bexar County District Clerk suggests the use of E-FileTexas as a cost-saving tool for filing. To learn more about eFiling, review our article How to E-File or email dcefiling@bexar.org.
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238. v
Bexar courts operate on a presiding system, meaning that the docket for pre-trial hearings is centralized and rotated among all district judges.
For criminal dockets, each Judge has the sole authority to set cases in the court.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants should set their matter with the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113. Visit the Bexar County Civil District Presiding Court page for more information.
All fiats, orders setting hearings, and orders to appear must include the following:
-
The time announcement,
-
Telephone numbers for all attorneys or self-represented litigants,
-
Email addresses for all attorneys and self-represented litigants, and
-
Whether an interpreter is required and the desired language. For languages other than Spanish, make arrangements with court administration at (210) 335-2300.
Possibly. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for a sample Motion to Conduct Hearing via Zoom.
All evidentiary hearings will be heard in person unless the parties:
-
Agree in writing that the time required for their hearing is 2.5 hours or less and agree in writing to have the hearing held via Zoom; then
-
File a joint notice of hearings stating that the time required is 2.5 hours or less. The joint notice must be filed at least 2 days prior to the date set for hearing.
CivilDistrictPresiding@bexar.org is available to transmit documents to the Civil District Presiding Court while attorneys and parties are appearing in that court by Zoom. Agreed orders can also be submitted to this email. Do not contact this email for any other purposes.
Note: Evidentiary hearings will be held in-person unless the parties file a joint notice of Zoom hearing. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for virtual hearing requirements.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. Contact your court coordinator for more information on the submission of evidence.
Possibly; contact the Chief Trial Assignment Clerk at (210) 335-2520.
Yes; as of November 1, 2022, regardless of whether the parties and attorneys appear in person, witnesses may still be presented via Zoom. For emergencies and essential matters, contact the Monitoring Court at (210) 335-2520 or the District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
If you have questions, contact your court coordinator at (210) 335-2501, or contact the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
For the most recent contact information, including email addresses, visit your court’s website.
Honorable Judge Marisa Flores
100 Dolorosa, 2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2132
Fax: (210) 335-2833
This information is current as of February 24, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes, subject to some exceptions. | Bexar Civil District Courts operate on Zoom. | Evidentiary hearings and jury hearings are held in-person unless the parties submit a motion to conduct hearing via Zoom. |
You can visit the 224th District Court’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the District Clerk’s office (210) 335-2113 for updated procedures.
Also, Bexar County has published their Final COVID-19 Operations Plan that has up-to-date information on virtual court procedures.
The Texas Supreme Court has mandated all attorneys to electronically file documents in a Bexar County civil case through an electronic filing service provider certified by the Office of Court Administration. Pro Se litigants may still hand file their documents.
The Bexar County District Clerk suggests the use of E-FileTexas as a cost-saving tool for filing. To learn more about eFiling, review our article How to E-File or email dcefiling@bexar.org.
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238.
Bexar courts operate on a presiding system, meaning that the docket for pre-trial hearings is centralized and rotated among all district judges.
For criminal dockets, each Judge has the sole authority to set cases in the court.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants should set their matter with the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113. Visit the Bexar County Civil District Presiding Court page for more information.
All fiats, orders setting hearings, and orders to appear must include the following:
-
The time announcement,
-
Telephone numbers for all attorneys or self-represented litigants,
-
Email addresses for all attorneys and self-represented litigants, and
-
Whether an interpreter is required and the desired language. For languages other than Spanish, make arrangements with court administration at (210) 335-2300.
Possibly. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for a sample Motion to Conduct Hearing via Zoom.
All evidentiary hearings will be heard in person unless the parties:
-
Agree in writing that the time required for their hearing is 2.5 hours or less and agree in writing to have the hearing held via Zoom; then
-
File a joint notice of hearings stating that the time required is 2.5 hours or less. The joint notice must be filed at least 2 days prior to the date set for hearing.
CivilDistrictPresiding@bexar.org is available to transmit documents to the Civil District Presiding Court while attorneys and parties are appearing in that court by Zoom. Agreed orders can also be submitted to this email. Do not contact this email for any other purposes.
Note: Evidentiary hearings will be held in-person unless the parties file a joint notice of Zoom hearing. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for virtual hearing requirements.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. Contact your court coordinator for more information on the submission of evidence.
Possibly; contact the Chief Trial Assignment Clerk at (210) 335-2520.
Yes; as of November 1, 2022, regardless of whether the parties and attorneys appear in person, witnesses may still be presented via Zoom. For emergencies and essential matters, contact the Monitoring Court at (210) 335-2520 or the District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
If you have questions, contact your court coordinator at (210) 335-2132, or contact the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
Honorable Judge Christine Vasquez-Hortick
100 Dolorosa, 2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2233
This information is current as of February 24, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes, subject to some exceptions. | Bexar Civil District Courts operate on Zoom. | Evidentiary hearings and jury hearings are held in-person unless the parties submit a motion to conduct hearing via Zoom. |
You can visit the 225th District Court’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the District Clerk’s office (210) 335-2113 for updated procedures.
Also, Bexar County has published their Final COVID-19 Operations Plan that has up-to-date information on virtual court procedures.
The Texas Supreme Court has mandated all attorneys to electronically file documents in a Bexar County civil case through an electronic filing service provider certified by the Office of Court Administration. Pro Se litigants may still hand file their documents.
The Bexar County District Clerk suggests the use of E-FileTexas as a cost-saving tool for filing. To learn more about eFiling, review our article How to E-File or email dcefiling@bexar.org.
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238.
Bexar courts operate on a presiding system, meaning that the docket for pre-trial hearings is centralized and rotated among all district judges.
For criminal dockets, each Judge has the sole authority to set cases in the court.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants should set their matter with the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113. Visit the Bexar County Civil District Presiding Court page for more information.
All fiats, orders setting hearings, and orders to appear must include the following:
-
The time announcement,
-
Telephone numbers for all attorneys or self-represented litigants,
-
Email addresses for all attorneys and self-represented litigants, and
-
Whether an interpreter is required and the desired language. For languages other than Spanish, make arrangements with court administration at (210) 335-2300.
Possibly. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for a sample Motion to Conduct Hearing via Zoom.
All evidentiary hearings will be heard in person unless the parties:
-
Agree in writing that the time required for their hearing is 2.5 hours or less and agree in writing to have the hearing held via Zoom; then
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File a joint notice of hearings stating that the time required is 2.5 hours or less. The joint notice must be filed at least 2 days prior to the date set for hearing.
CivilDistrictPresiding@bexar.org is available to transmit documents to the Civil District Presiding Court while attorneys and parties are appearing in that court by Zoom. Agreed orders can also be submitted to this email. Do not contact this email for any other purposes.
Note: Evidentiary hearings will be held in-person unless the parties file a joint notice of Zoom hearing. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for virtual hearing requirements.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. Contact your court coordinator for more information on the submission of evidence.
Possibly; contact the Chief Trial Assignment Clerk at (210) 335-2520.
Yes; as of November 1, 2022, regardless of whether the parties and attorneys appear in person, witnesses may still be presented via Zoom. For emergencies and essential matters, contact the Monitoring Court at (210) 335-2520 or the District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
If you have questions, contact your court coordinator at (210) 335-2233, or contact the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
For the most recent contact information, including email addresses, visit your court’s website.
Honorable Judge Nadine Melissa Nieto
100 Dolorosa, 4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2086
This information is current as of February 24, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes, subject to some exceptions. | Bexar Civil District Courts operate on Zoom. | Evidentiary hearings and jury hearings are held in-person unless the parties submit a motion to conduct hearing via Zoom. |
You can visit the 285th District Court’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the District Clerk’s office (210) 335-2113 for updated procedures.
Also, Bexar County has published their Final COVID-19 Operations Plan that has up-to-date information on virtual court procedures.
The Texas Supreme Court has mandated all attorneys to electronically file documents in a Bexar County civil case through an electronic filing service provider certified by the Office of Court Administration. Pro Se litigants may still hand file their documents.
The Bexar County District Clerk suggests the use of E-FileTexas as a cost-saving tool for filing. To learn more about eFiling, review our article How to E-File or email dcefiling@bexar.org.
Bexar courts operate on a presiding system, meaning that the docket for pre-trial hearings is centralized and rotated among all district judges.
For criminal dockets, each Judge has the sole authority to set cases in the court.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants should set their matter with the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113. Visit the Bexar County Civil District Presiding Court page for more information.
All fiats, orders setting hearings, and orders to appear must include the following:
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The time announcement,
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Telephone numbers for all attorneys or self-represented litigants,
-
Email addresses for all attorneys and self-represented litigants, and
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Whether an interpreter is required and the desired language. For languages other than Spanish, make arrangements with court administration at (210) 335-2300.
Possibly. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for a sample Motion to Conduct Hearing via Zoom.
All evidentiary hearings will be heard in person unless the parties:
-
Agree in writing that the time required for their hearing is 2.5 hours or less and agree in writing to have the hearing held via Zoom; then
-
File a joint notice of hearings stating that the time required is 2.5 hours or less. The joint notice must be filed at least 2 days prior to the date set for hearing.
CivilDistrictPresiding@bexar.org is available to transmit documents to the Civil District Presiding Court while attorneys and parties are appearing in that court by Zoom. Agreed orders can also be submitted to this email. Do not contact this email for any other purposes.
Note: Evidentiary hearings will be held in-person unless the parties file a joint notice of Zoom hearing. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for virtual hearing requirements.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. Contact your court coordinator for more information on the submission of evidence.
Possibly; contact the Chief Trial Assignment Clerk at (210) 335-2520.
Yes; as of November 1, 2022, regardless of whether the parties and attorneys appear in person, witnesses may still be presented via Zoom. For emergencies and essential matters, contact the Monitoring Court at (210) 335-2520 or the District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
If you have questions, contact your court coordinator at (210) 335-2086, or contact the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
For the most recent contact information, including email addresses, visit your court’s website.
Honorable Judge Cynthia Marie Chapa
101 W. Nueva, 4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2663
This information is current as of February 24, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes, subject to some exceptions. | Bexar Civil District Courts operate on Zoom. | Evidentiary hearings and jury hearings are held in-person unless the parties submit a motion to conduct hearing via Zoom. |
You can visit the 288th District Court’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the District Clerk’s office (210) 335-2113 for updated procedures.
Also, Bexar County has published their Final COVID-19 Operations Plan that has up-to-date information on virtual court procedures.
The Texas Supreme Court has mandated all attorneys to electronically file documents in a Bexar County civil case through an electronic filing service provider certified by the Office of Court Administration. Pro Se litigants may still hand file their documents.
The Bexar County District Clerk suggests the use of E-FileTexas as a cost-saving tool for filing. To learn more about eFiling, review our article How to E-File or email dcefiling@bexar.org.
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238.
Bexar courts operate on a presiding system, meaning that the docket for pre-trial hearings is centralized and rotated among all district judges.
For criminal dockets, each Judge has the sole authority to set cases in the court.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants should set their matter with the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113. Visit the Bexar County Civil District Presiding Court page for more information.
All fiats, orders setting hearings, and orders to appear must include the following:
-
The time announcement,
-
Telephone numbers for all attorneys or self-represented litigants,
-
Email addresses for all attorneys and self-represented litigants, and
-
Whether an interpreter is required and the desired language. For languages other than Spanish, make arrangements with court administration at (210) 335-2300.
Possibly. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for a sample Motion to Conduct Hearing via Zoom.
All evidentiary hearings will be heard in person unless the parties:
-
Agree in writing that the time required for their hearing is 2.5 hours or less and agree in writing to have the hearing held via Zoom; then
-
File a joint notice of hearings stating that the time required is 2.5 hours or less. The joint notice must be filed at least 2 days prior to the date set for hearing.
CivilDistrictPresiding@bexar.org is available to transmit documents to the Civil District Presiding Court while attorneys and parties are appearing in that court by Zoom. Agreed orders can also be submitted to this email. Do not contact this email for any other purposes.
Note: Evidentiary hearings will be held in-person unless the parties file a joint notice of Zoom hearing. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for virtual hearing requirements.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. Contact your court coordinator for more information on the submission of evidence.
Possibly; contact the Chief Trial Assignment Clerk at (210) 335-2520.
Yes; as of November 1, 2022, regardless of whether the parties and attorneys appear in person, witnesses may still be presented via Zoom. For emergencies and essential matters, contact the Monitoring Court at (210) 335-2520 or the District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
If you have questions, contact your court clerk at (210) 335-2663, or contact the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
For the most recent contact information, including email addresses, visit your court’s website.
Honorable Judge Tina Torres
100 Dolorosa, 5th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2462
This information is current as of February 24, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes, subject to some exceptions. | Bexar Civil District Courts operate on Zoom. | Evidentiary hearings and jury hearings are held in-person unless the parties submit a motion to conduct hearing via Zoom. |
You can visit the 407th District Court’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the District Clerk’s office (210) 335-2113 for updated procedures.
Also, Bexar County has published their Final COVID-19 Operations Plan that has up-to-date information on virtual court procedures.
What are the filing rules?
The Texas Supreme Court has mandated all attorneys to electronically file documents in a Bexar County civil case through an electronic filing service provider certified by the Office of Court Administration. Pro Se litigants may still hand file their documents.
The Bexar County District Clerk suggests the use of E-FileTexas as a cost-saving tool for filing. To learn more about eFiling, review our article How to E-File or email dcefiling@bexar.org.
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238.
Bexar courts operate on a presiding system, meaning that the docket for pre-trial hearings is centralized and rotated among all district judges.
For criminal dockets, each Judge has the sole authority to set cases in the court.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants should set their matter with the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113. Visit the Bexar County Civil District Presiding Court page for more information.
All fiats, orders setting hearings, and orders to appear must include the following:
-
The time announcement,
-
Telephone numbers for all attorneys or self-represented litigants,
-
Email addresses for all attorneys and self-represented litigants, and
-
Whether an interpreter is required and the desired language. For languages other than Spanish, make arrangements with court administration at (210) 335-2300.
Possibly. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for a sample Motion to Conduct Hearing via Zoom.
All evidentiary hearings will be heard in person unless the parties:
-
Agree in writing that the time required for their hearing is 2.5 hours or less and agree in writing to have the hearing held via Zoom; then
-
File a joint notice of hearings stating that the time required is 2.5 hours or less. The joint notice must be filed at least 2 days prior to the date set for hearing.
CivilDistrictPresiding@bexar.org is available to transmit documents to the Civil District Presiding Court while attorneys and parties are appearing in that court by Zoom. Agreed orders can also be submitted to this email. Do not contact this email for any other purposes.
Note: Evidentiary hearings will be held in-person unless the parties file a joint notice of Zoom hearing. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for virtual hearing requirements.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. Contact your court coordinator for more information on the submission of evidence.
Possibly; contact the Chief Trial Assignment Clerk at (210) 335-2520.
Yes; as of November 1, 2022, regardless of whether the parties and attorneys appear in person, witnesses may still be presented via Zoom. For emergencies and essential matters, contact the Monitoring Court at (210) 335-2520 or the District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
If you have questions, contact your court clerk at (210) 335-2462, or contact the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
For the most recent contact information, including email addresses, visit your court’s website.
Honorable Judge Angelica Jimenez
100 Dolorosa, 3rd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2831
This information is current as of February 24, 2023.
Checklist Steps
Is this court doing virtual hearings?What platform are they using?Are there any exceptions?
Yes, subject to some exceptions.Bexar Civil District Courts operate on Zoom.Evidentiary hearings and jury hearings are held in-person unless the parties submit a motion to conduct hearing via Zoom.
You can visit the 408th District Court’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the District Clerk’s office (210) 335-2113 for updated procedures.
Also, Bexar County has published their Final COVID-19 Operations Plan that has up-to-date information on virtual court procedures.
The Texas Supreme Court has mandated all attorneys to electronically file documents in a Bexar County civil case through an electronic filing service provider certified by the Office of Court Administration. Pro Se litigants may still hand file their documents.
The Bexar County District Clerk suggests the use of E-FileTexas as a cost-saving tool for filing. To learn more about eFiling, review our article How to E-File or email dcefiling@bexar.org.
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238.
Bexar courts operate on a presiding system, meaning that the docket for pre-trial hearings is centralized and rotated among all district judges.
For criminal dockets, each Judge has the sole authority to set cases in the court.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants should set their matter with the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113. Visit the Bexar County Civil District Presiding Court page for more information.
All fiats, orders setting hearings, and orders to appear must include the following:
-
The time announcement,
-
Telephone numbers for all attorneys or self-represented litigants,
-
Email addresses for all attorneys and self-represented litigants, and
-
Whether an interpreter is required and the desired language. For languages other than Spanish, make arrangements with court administration at (210) 335-2300.
Possibly. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for a sample Motion to Conduct Hearing via Zoom.
All evidentiary hearings will be heard in person unless the parties:
-
Agree in writing that the time required for their hearing is 2.5 hours or less and agree in writing to have the hearing held via Zoom; then
-
File a joint notice of hearings stating that the time required is 2.5 hours or less. The joint notice must be filed at least 2 days prior to the date set for hearing.
CivilDistrictPresiding@bexar.org is available to transmit documents to the Civil District Presiding Court while attorneys and parties are appearing in that court by Zoom. Agreed orders can also be submitted to this email. Do not contact this email for any other purposes.
Note: Evidentiary hearings will be held in-person unless the parties file a joint notice of Zoom hearing. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for virtual hearing requirements.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. Contact your court coordinator for more information on the submission of evidence.
Possibly; contact the Chief Trial Assignment Clerk at (210) 335-2520.
Yes; as of November 1, 2022, regardless of whether the parties and attorneys appear in person, witnesses may still be presented via Zoom. For emergencies and essential matters, contact the Monitoring Court at (210) 335-2520 or the District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
If you have questions, contact your court clerk at (210) 335-2831, or contact the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
For the most recent contact information, including email addresses, visit your court’s website.
Honorable Judge Rosie Alvarado
100 Dolorosa,
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-0448
This information is current as of February 24, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes, subject to some exceptions. | Bexar Civil District Courts operate on Zoom. | Evidentiary hearings and jury hearings are held in-person unless the parties submit a motion to conduct hearing via Zoom. |
You can visit the 438th District Court’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the District Clerk’s office (210) 335-2113 for updated procedures.
Also, Bexar County has published their Final COVID-19 Operations Plan that has up-to-date information on virtual court procedures.
The Texas Supreme Court has mandated all attorneys to electronically file documents in a Bexar County civil case through an electronic filing service provider certified by the Office of Court Administration. Pro Se litigants may still hand file their documents.
The Bexar County District Clerk suggests the use of E-FileTexas as a cost-saving tool for filing. To learn more about eFiling, review our article How to E-File or email dcefiling@bexar.org.
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238.
Bexar courts operate on a presiding system, meaning that the docket for pre-trial hearings is centralized and rotated among all district judges.
For criminal dockets, each Judge has the sole authority to set cases in the court.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants should set their matter with the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113. Visit the Bexar County Civil District Presiding Court page for more information.
All fiats, orders setting hearings, and orders to appear must include the following:
-
The time announcement,
-
Telephone numbers for all attorneys or self-represented litigants,
-
Email addresses for all attorneys and self-represented litigants, and
-
Whether an interpreter is required and the desired language. For languages other than Spanish, make arrangements with court administration at (210) 335-2300.
Possibly. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for a sample Motion to Conduct Hearing via Zoom.
All evidentiary hearings will be heard in person unless the parties:
-
Agree in writing that the time required for their hearing is 2.5 hours or less and agree in writing to have the hearing held via Zoom; then
-
File a joint notice of hearings stating that the time required is 2.5 hours or less. The joint notice must be filed at least 2 days prior to the date set for hearing.
CivilDistrictPresiding@bexar.org is available to transmit documents to the Civil District Presiding Court while attorneys and parties are appearing in that court by Zoom. Agreed orders can also be submitted to this email. Do not contact this email for any other purposes.
Note: Evidentiary hearings will be held in-person unless the parties file a joint notice of Zoom hearing. See the Final Amended COVID-19 Operations Plan for virtual hearing requirements.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. Contact your court coordinator for more information on the submission of evidence.
Possibly; contact the Chief Trial Assignment Clerk at (210) 335-2520.
Yes; as of November 1, 2022, regardless of whether the parties and attorneys appear in person, witnesses may still be presented via Zoom. For emergencies and essential matters, contact the Monitoring Court at (210) 335-2520 or the District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
If you have questions, contact your court coordinator at (210) 335-0448, or contact the Presiding Civil District Clerk at (210) 335-2113.
For the most recent contact information, including email addresses, visit your court’s website.
Articles
Articles in this guide
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Civil Litigation in Texas: The Basics
This article explains the basics of civil lawsuits in Texas. -
Justice 101: The Client's Guide to Texas Civil Litigation
This article contains a link to a video that provides some background on the civil litigation system in Texas. -
Virtual Court
Some Texas courts will hold hearings by videoconference, usually using Zoom. -
Asking to Appear in Court by Video App or Phone During COVID-19 (SAPCR and Modification)
You can ask the court to appear by videoconference (like Zoom) or telephone; to allow "unsworn declarations" as evidence; to interview the children... -
Civil Trial Preparation
If your case is contested, then you will need to spend a lot of time preparing for trial.