Bexar County Courts at Law
Bexar County
Overview
Guide Overview
County Courts at Law hear civil cases where the amount in controversy is $500-$25,000, eminent domain cases, protective orders under Texas Family Code chapter 71, class A or B misdemeanor criminal offenses, and appeals of:
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Final rulings and decisions of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission,
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Bexar County Justice of the Peace and Municipal Courts, and
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State Office of Administrative Hearings concerning Administrative License Revocations.
County Courts at Law also have jurisdiction in probate and mental health matters, but those cases are primarily heard by Bexar County Probate Courts No. 1 and 2.
This guide contains information on Bexar County Civil Courts at Law Numbers 1-15.
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Research Tips
Read our articles on Zoom and how to use it to prepare for your hearing. You should also read the following documents uploaded by the Bexar County District Clerk:
Common questions about Bexar County
The Bexar County 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 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 Helen Petry Stowe
300 Dolorosa, 1st Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210)-335-2571
Fax: (210)-335-3211
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes, subject to some exceptions. | Bexar County Courts operate on Zoom. | As of May 23, 2022, only Monday and Friday dockets will be held via Zoom. All other dockets are held in-person. |
You can visit the County Court 1’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the office of the court at (210)-335-2571 for updated procedures.
In criminal cases, electronic filing is mandatory effective July 1, 2017.
Pro se defendants may file electronically, but electronic filing is not required.
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 hearing is rotating between judges.
For criminal dockets, each Judge has the sole authority to set cases in the court.
To schedule a hearing, you will need to contact the court coordinator. County Court 1’s court coordinator can be reached at (210) 335-2019. Visit the court’s webpage for the most up-to-date contact information.
Monday and Friday dockets are held via Zoom for pleas and motions. You can contact the court coordinator to request or arrange the Zoom information.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. Contact your court coordinator for more information on the submission of evidence.
No. As of May 23, 2022, all jury trials will be held in-person.
Possibly. Contact the court if you need to testify virtually.
If you have any questions concerning a virtual hearing, contact the County Clerk’s central filing office or County Court 1’s court coordinator at (210) 335-2019 or by emailing yrocha@bexar.org.
Honorable Judge Melissa Saenz
300 Dolorosa, 1st Floor
San Antonio TX, 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2573
Fax: (210) 335-2649
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 County Courts operate on Zoom. | Parties to the suit can appear in person by filing a Zoom waiver. |
You can visit the County Court 2’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the office of the court at (210) 335-2573 for updated procedures.
You will also receive the virtual court information in your notice of hearing or fiat.
In criminal cases, electronic filing is mandatory effective July 1, 2017.
Pro se defendants may file electronically, but electronic filing is not required.
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 hearing is rotating between judges.
For criminal dockets, each Judge has the sole authority to set cases in the court.
To schedule a hearing, you will need to contact the court coordinator. County Court 2’s court coordinator can be reached at (210) 335-2573. Visit the court’s webpage for the most up-to-date contact information.
Bexar County Court 2, as part of the presiding criminal docket, will hold all non-jury hearings via Zoom, unless the parties submit a Zoom waiver. You can contact the court coordinator to request or arrange the Zoom information.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. Contact your court coordinator for more information on the submission of evidence.
No. As of May 23, 2022, all jury trials will be held in-person.
Possibly. Contact the court if you need to testify virtually.
If you have any questions concerning a virtual hearing, contact the County Clerk’s central filing office or County Court 1’s court coordinator at (210) 335-2573 or by emailing amanda.infante@bexar.org.
Honorable Judge David J. Rodriguez
100 Dolorosa, Basement, Suite B.21
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2575
Fax: (210) 335-3945
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes, motions and non-jury matters will be conducted via Zoom. | Bexar County Courts operate on Zoom. | Zoom settings are subject to the court's discretion. |
You can visit the County Court 3’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the office of the court at (210) 335-2575 for updated procedures.
You will also receive the virtual court information in your notice setting hearing.
Direct all questions regarding civil matters to Civil Central Filing at (210) 335-2231.
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.
All Fiats or Orders setting hearings on Motions, injunctions, receiverships, etc., shall be set by the Presiding Judge. This means you will have an appointed time to appear before the judge.
If you are having errors problems your trial setting, contact the court coordinator at (210) 335-2231.
All non-jury civil matters will be conducted via Zoom, subject to ordering in-person hearings or non-jury trials on a case-by-case basis. You can contact the court coordinator to request or arrange the Zoom information.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. Contact your court coordinator for more information on the submission of evidence.
No. As of May 23, 2022, all jury trials will be held in-person.
Possibly. Contact the court if you need to testify virtually.
If you have any questions concerning a virtual hearing, contact the County Clerk’s civil filing office at (210) 335-2621 or contact the court coordinator at (210) 335-2231.
Honorable Judge Alfredo Ximinez
300 Dolorosa, 2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2426
Fax: (210) 335-2088
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes, in limited situations. | Bexar County Courts operate on Zoom. | Motions and non-jury matters will be conducted via Zoom. |
You can visit the County Court 4’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the office of the court at (210) 335-2426 for updated procedures.
You will also receive the virtual court information in your notice setting hearing.
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238.
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.
All Fiats or Orders setting hearings on Motions, injunctions, receiverships, etc., shall be set by the Presiding Judge. This means you will have an appointed time to appear before the judge.
If you are having errors problems your trial setting, contact the court coordinator at (210) 335-2401.
Bexar County Court 4, as part of the presiding criminal docket, will hold all non-jury hearings via Zoom, unless the parties submit a Zoom waiver. You can contact the court coordinator to request or arrange the Zoom information.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. For questions regarding submission of evidence, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238 or your court coordinator at (210) 335-2401.
No. As of May 23, 2022, all jury trials will be held in-person.
Possibly. Contact the court if you need to testify virtually.
If you have any questions concerning a virtual hearing, contact your court coordinator at (210) 335-2401.
Honorable Judge Andrea Arevalos
300 Dolorosa, 4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2549
Fax: (210) 335-3212
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| No. | N/A. | As of May 23, 2022, all court matters are being conducted in-person. |
You can visit the County Court 5’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the office of the court at (210) 335-2426 for updated procedures.
You will also receive the court information in your notice setting hearing.
Direct all questions regarding civil matters to Civil Central Filing at (210) 335-2231.
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.
All Fiats or Orders setting hearings on Motions, injunctions, receiverships, etc., shall be set by the Presiding Judge. This means you will have an appointed time to appear before the judge.
If you are having errors problems your trial setting, contact the court coordinator at (210) 335-2231.
No; as of May 23, 2022, all court matters are being conducted in person. Contact your court coordinator at (210) 335-2172 for further information.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. Contact your court coordinator for more information on the submission of evidence.
No. As of May 23, 2022, all jury trials will be held in-person.
Possibly. Contact the court if you need to testify virtually.
If you have any questions concerning a virtual hearing, contact the County Clerk’s civil filing office at (210) 335-2621 or contact the court coordinator at (210) 335-2401.
Honorable Judge Erica Dominguez
300 Dolorosa, 2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2156
Fax: (210) 335-2275
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| No. | Bexar County Courts operate on Zoom. | As of June 6, 2022, County Court at Law Number 6 will resume in-person operations |
You can visit the County Court 6’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the office of the court at (210) 335-2156 for updated procedures.
You will also receive the virtual court information in your notice setting hearing.
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238.
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.
All Fiats or Orders setting hearings on Motions, injunctions, receiverships, etc., shall be set by the Presiding Judge. This means you will have an appointed time to appear before the judge.
If you are having errors problems your trial setting, contact the court coordinator at (210) 335-2182.
No; as of June 6, 2022, all court matters are being conducted in person. Contact your court coordinator at (210) 335-2182 for further information.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. For questions regarding submission of evidence, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238 or your court coordinator at (210) 335-2182.
No. As of May 23, 2022, all jury trials will be held in-person.
Possibly. Contact the court if you need to testify virtually.
If you have any questions concerning a virtual hearing, contact your court coordinator at (210) 335-2182.
Honorable Judge Melanie Lira
300 Dolorosa, 3rd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2002
Fax: (210) 335-1640
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes, subject to some exceptions. | Bexar County Courts operate on Zoom. | Parties to the suit can appear in person by filing a Zoom waiver. |
You can visit the County Court 7’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the office of the court at (210) 335-2426 for updated procedures.
You will also receive the virtual court information in your notice setting hearing.
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238.
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.
All Fiats or Orders setting hearings on Motions, injunctions, receiverships, etc., shall be set by the Presiding Judge. This means you will have an appointed time to appear before the judge.
If you are having errors problems your trial setting, contact the court coordinator at (210) 335-2032.
Bexar County Court 7, as part of the presiding criminal docket, will hold all non-jury hearings via Zoom, unless the parties submit a Zoom waiver. You can contact the court coordinator to request or arrange the Zoom information.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. For questions regarding submission of evidence, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238 or your court coordinator at (210) 335-2032.
No. As of May 23, 2022, all jury trials will be held in-person.
Possibly. Contact the court if you need to testify virtually.
If you have any questions concerning a virtual hearing, contact your court coordinator at (210) 335-2032.
Bexar County Court at Law No. 8
Honorable Judge Mary Roman
300 Dolorosa, 4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2005
Fax: (210) 335-0539
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes. | Bexar County Courts operate on Zoom. | Parties to the suit can appear in-person by filing a Zoom waiver. |
You can visit the County Court 8’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the office of the court at (210) 335-2005 for updated procedures.
You will also receive the virtual court information in your notice setting hearing.
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238.
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.
All Fiats or Orders setting hearings on Motions, injunctions, receiverships, etc., shall be set by the Presiding Judge. This means you will have an appointed time to appear before the judge.
If you are having errors problems your trial setting, contact the court coordinator at (210) 335-2006.
Bexar County Court 8, as part of the presiding criminal docket, will hold all non-jury hearings via Zoom, unless the parties submit a Zoom waiver. You can contact the court coordinator to request or arrange the Zoom information.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. For questions regarding submission of evidence, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238 or your court coordinator at (210) 335-2006.
No. As of May 23, 2022, all jury trials will be held in-person.
Possibly. Contact the court if you need to testify virtually.
If you have any questions concerning a virtual hearing, contact your court coordinator at (210) 335-2006.
Honorable Judge Gloria Saldana
300 Dolorosa, 4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2008
Fax: (210) 335-3958
Checklist Steps
Is this court doing virtual hearings?What platform are they using?Are there any exceptions?
Yes.Bexar County Courts operate on Zoom.Parties to the suit can appear in-person by filing a Zoom waiver.
You can visit the County Court 9’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the office of the court at (210) 335-2008 for updated procedures.
You will also receive the virtual court information in your notice setting hearing.
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238.
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.
All Fiats or Orders setting hearings on Motions, injunctions, receiverships, etc., shall be set by the Presiding Judge. This means you will have an appointed time to appear before the judge.
If you are having errors problems your trial setting, contact the court coordinator at (210) 335-2009.
Bexar County Court 9, as part of the presiding criminal docket, will hold all non-jury hearings via Zoom, unless the parties submit a Zoom waiver. You can contact the court coordinator to request or arrange the Zoom information.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. For questions regarding submission of evidence, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238 or your court coordinator at (210) 335-2009.
No. As of May 23, 2022, all jury trials will be held in-person.
Possibly. Contact the court if you need to testify virtually.
If you have any questions concerning a virtual hearing, contact your court coordinator at (210) 335-2009.
Honorable Judge Cesar Garcia
100 Dolorosa, Basement
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2947
Fax: (210) 335-2908
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes. | Bexar County Courts operate on Zoom. | Motions and non-jury matters will be conducted via Zoom, subject to the court's discretion. |
You can visit the County Court 10’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the office of the court at (210) 335-2947 for updated procedures.
You will also receive the virtual court information in your notice setting hearing.
Direct all questions regarding civil matters to Civil Central Filing at (210) 335-2231.
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.
All Fiats or Orders setting hearings on Motions, injunctions, receiverships, etc., shall be set by the Presiding Judge. This means you will have an appointed time to appear before the judge.
If you are having errors problems your trial setting, contact the court coordinator at (210) 335-2948.
All non-jury civil matters will be conducted via Zoom, subject to ordering in-person hearings or non-jury trials on a case-by-case basis. You can contact the court coordinator to request or arrange the Zoom information.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. For questions regarding submission of evidence, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238 or your court coordinator at (210) 335-2948.
No. As of May 23, 2022, all jury trials will be held in-person.
Possibly. Contact the court if you need to testify virtually.
If you have any questions concerning a virtual hearing, contact the County Clerk’s civil filing office at (210) 335-2621 or contact the court coordinator at (210) 335-2948.
Honorable Judge Eric Pena
300 Dolorosa, 1st Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2023
Fax: (210) 335-2040
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes. | Bexar County Courts operate on Zoom. | Parties to the suit can appear in-person by filing a Zoom waiver. |
You can visit the County Court 11’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the office of the court at (210) 335-2023 for updated procedures.
You will also receive the virtual court information in your notice setting hearing.
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238.
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.
All Fiats or Orders setting hearings on Motions, injunctions, receiverships, etc., shall be set by the Presiding Judge. This means you will have an appointed time to appear before the judge.
If you are having errors problems your trial setting, contact the court coordinator at (210) 335-2025.
Bexar County Court 11, as part of the presiding criminal docket, will hold all non-jury hearings via Zoom, unless the parties submit a Zoom waiver. You can contact the court coordinator to request or arrange the Zoom information.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. For questions regarding submission of evidence, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238 or your court coordinator
No. As of May 23, 2022, all jury trials will be held in-person.
Possibly. Contact the court if you need to testify virtually.
If you have any questions concerning a virtual hearing, contact your court coordinator at (210) 335-2025.
Honorable Judge Yolanda Huff
300 Dolorosa, 2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2750
Fax: (210) 335-3047
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes. | Bexar County Courts operate on Zoom. | Parties to the suit can appear in-person by filing a Zoom waiver. |
You can visit the County Court 12’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the office of the court at (210) 335-2750 for updated procedures.
You will also receive the virtual court information in your notice setting hearing.
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238.
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.
All Fiats or Orders setting hearings on Motions, injunctions, receiverships, etc., shall be set by the Presiding Judge. This means you will have an appointed time to appear before the judge.
If you are having problems your trial setting, contact the court coordinator at (210) 335-2894.
Bexar County Court 12, as part of the presiding criminal docket, will hold all non-jury hearings via Zoom, unless the parties submit a Zoom waiver. You can contact the court coordinator to request or arrange the Zoom information.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. For questions regarding submission of evidence, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238 or your court coordinator at (210) 335-2894.
No. As of May 23, 2022, all jury trials will be held in-person.
Possibly. Contact the court if you need to testify virtually.
If you have any questions concerning a virtual hearing, contact your court coordinator at (210) 335-2894.
Honorable Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez
300 Dolorosa, 3rd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2625
Fax: (210) 335-1639
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes. | Bexar County Courts operate on Zoom. | Parties to the suit can appear in-person by filing a Zoom waiver. |
You can visit the County Court 13’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the office of the court at (210) 335-2625 for updated procedures.
You will also receive the virtual court information in your notice setting hearing.
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238.
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.
All Fiats or Orders setting hearings on Motions, injunctions, receiverships, etc., shall be set by the Presiding Judge. This means you will have an appointed time to appear before the judge.
If you are having errors problems your trial setting, contact the court coordinator at (210) 335-1637.
Bexar County Court 13, as part of the presiding criminal docket, will hold all non-jury hearings via Zoom, unless the parties submit a Zoom waiver. You can contact the court coordinator to request or arrange the Zoom information.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. For questions regarding submission of evidence, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238 or your court coordinator at (210) 335-1637.
No. As of May 23, 2022, all jury trials will be held in-person.
Possibly. Contact the court if you need to testify virtually.
If you have any questions concerning a virtual hearing, contact the County Clerk’s civil filing office at (210) 335-2621 or contact the court coordinator at (210) 335-1637.
Honorable Judge Carlo Key
300 Dolorosa, 2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-1670
Fax: (210 335-1675
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes. | Bexar County Courts operate on Zoom. | Parties to the suit can appear in-person by filing a Zoom waiver. |
You can visit the County Court 14’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the office of the court at (210) 335-1670 for updated procedures.
You will also receive the virtual court information in your notice setting hearing.
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238.
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.
All Fiats or Orders setting hearings on Motions, injunctions, receiverships, etc., shall be set by the Presiding Judge. This means you will have an appointed time to appear before the judge.
If you are having errors problems your trial setting, contact the court coordinator at (210) 335-1671.
Bexar County Court 14, as part of the presiding criminal docket, will hold all non-jury hearings via Zoom, unless the parties submit a Zoom waiver. You can contact the court coordinator to request or arrange the Zoom information.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. For questions regarding submission of evidence, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238 or your court coordinator at (210) 335-1671.
No. As of May 23, 2022, all jury trials will be held in-person.
Possibly. Contact the court if you need to testify virtually.
If you have any questions concerning a virtual hearing, contact your court coordinator at (210) 335-1671.
Honorable Judge Melissa Vara
300 Dolorosa, 4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-1245
Fax: (210) 335-1219
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes. | Bexar County Courts operate on Zoom. | Parties to the suit can appear in-person by filing a Zoom waiver. |
You can visit the County Court 4’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also contact the office of the court at (210) 335-2426 for updated procedures.
You will also receive the virtual court information in your notice setting hearing.
What are the filing rules?
For questions regarding filing, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238.
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.
All Fiats or Orders setting hearings on Motions, injunctions, receiverships, etc., shall be set by the Presiding Judge. This means you will have an appointed time to appear before the judge.
If you are having errors problems your trial setting, contact the court coordinator at (210) 335-1621.
Bexar County Court 15, as part of the presiding criminal docket, will hold all non-jury hearings via Zoom, unless the parties submit a Zoom waiver. You can contact the court coordinator to request or arrange the Zoom information.
Bexar County uses Odyssey to manage cases. For questions regarding submission of evidence, contact the Bexar County Clerk at (210) 335-2238 or your court coordinator at (210) 335-1621.
No. As of May 23, 2022, all jury trials will be held in-person.
Possibly. Contact the court if you need to testify virtually.
If you have any questions concerning a virtual hearing, contact your court coordinator at (210) 335-1621.
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