Cameron County Justice of the Peace Courts
Cameron County
Overview
Guide Overview
Justice of the Peace (JP) Courts handle misdemeanor cases punishable by fine only, most civil cases, including small claims (amount in controversy is $20,000 or less) justice court, and administrative hearings. These are lawsuits over debts, evictions, car accidents, unlawful towing, and property issues. Most JP’s perform marriage ceremonies as well.
This guide contains information on all Cameron County JP Courts.
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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 from the Cameron County Court Administrator:
Common questions about Cameron County
The Cameron County Justice of the Peace Courts are in 5 precincts across Cameron County. The city website provides a county map showing each precinct’s geographic area of jurisdiction.
You can use the Hidalgo County Court Records Inquiry search. You can also visit the Justice Court your case is in to view your case documents in person.
You can read How to E-File and the guide I want to electronically file (e-file) my documents to learn about E-Filing.
This will differ in each Justice Court. Check your Justice Court’s page to see if you can make an online payment in your case.
Check your Justice Court’s webpage to find their 2023 docket.
Instructions & Forms
Instructions & Forms
Honorable Benito “Bo” Ochoa IV
505 Hwy 100
Port Isabel, Texas 78578
Phone: (956) 943-2520
Fax: (956) 943-0191
Watch Precinct One’s court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of February 14, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Unknown. | Unknown. | Contact the court for information. |
You can visit the Justice Court Pct. 1 webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through the Cameron County JP 1 Payment Portal.
After filing your case, the court staff may provide you with court procedures for filing. Contact the court for this information.
Contact the court for this information.
Possibly. Contact the court for this information.
After your case is set for a hearing, court staff will contact you with information about the hearing including procedures for evidence.
Possibly. Contact the court for this information.
Possibly. Contact the court if you have concerns.
If you have any questions or need more information, contact the office of the court at (956) 943-2520.
Honorable Linda Salazar
835 E. Levee Street
2nd Floor
Brownsville, Texas 78520
Phone: (956) 544-0857
Fax: (956) 548-9573
Watch Precinct 2-1's court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of February 14, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Unknown. | Unknown. | Contact the court for information. |
You can visit the Justice Court Pct. 2-1 webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through the Cameron County JP 2-1 Payment Portal.
After filing your case, the court staff may provide you with court procedures for filing. Contact the court for this information.
Contact the court for this information.
Possibly. Contact the court for this information.
After your case is set for a hearing, court staff will contact you with information about the hearing including procedures for evidence.
Possibly. Contact the court for this information.
Possibly. Contact the court if you have concerns.
For civil cases, contact Court Assistant II Cristina Ramirez at Cristina.Ramirez@co.cameron.tx.us.
For traffic cases, contact Court Assistant I Maria “Connie” Meza at Maria.Meza01@co.cameron.tx.us.
For other inquiries, send an email to jp2-1@co.cameron.tx.us.
Honorable Cyndi M. Hinojosa
835 E. Levee Street
2nd Floor
Brownsville, Texas 78520
Phone: (956) 544-0858
Fax: (956) 550-1467
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Watch Precinct 2-2's court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of February 14, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Unknown. | Unknown. | Contact the court for information. |
You can visit the Justice Court Pct. 2-2 webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through the Cameron County JP 2-2 Payment Portal.
After filing your case, the court staff may provide you with court procedures for filing. Contact the court for this information.
Contact the court for this information.
Possibly. Contact the court for this information.
After your case is set for a hearing, court staff will contact you with information about the hearing including procedures for evidence.
Possibly. Contact the court for this information.
Possibly. Contact the court if you have concerns.
Court Administrator Silvia Aldape at (956) 550-1466 or Silvia.Aldape@co.cameron.tx.us.
Court Coordinator Bellanira Leal at (956) 544-0858 or Bellanira.Leal@co.cameron.tx.us.
Court Assistant I Jenika Sanchez at (956) 574-8146 or Jenika.Sanchez01@co.Cameron.tx.us.
Court Assistant II Cynthia Rodriguez at (956) 547-7033 or Cynthia.Rodriguez03@co.Cameron.tx.us.
Honorable Mary Esther Sorola
835 E. Levee Street
2nd Floor
Brownsville, Texas 78520
Phone: (956) 547-7068
Fax: (956) 547-7067
Watch Precinct 2-3's court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of February 14, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Unknown. | Unknown. | Contact the court for information. |
You can visit the Justice Court Pct. 2-3 webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through the Cameron County JP 2-3 Payment Portal. Justice Court 2-3 also accepts payment in the form of credit/debit cards, money orders, and cash payments. Cash payments but be in the exact amount/change.
After filing your case, the court staff may provide you with court procedures for filing. Contact the court for this information.
Contact the court for this information.
Possibly. Contact the court for this information.
After your case is set for a hearing, court staff will contact you with information about the hearing including procedures for evidence.
Possibly. Contact the court for this information.
Possibly. Contact the court if you have concerns.
Court Administrator Oralia Cisneros at (956) 547-7068 or oralia.cisneros@co.cameron.tx.us.
Court Coordinator Diamantina Alvarado at (956) 547-7068 or diamantina.alvarado01@co.cameron.tx.us.
Court Clerk Margarita Villarreal at (956) 547-7068 or margarita.villarreal@co.cameron.tx.us.
Court Clerk Blanca Alarcon at (956) 547-7068 or blanca.alarcon01@co.cameron.tx.us.
Honorable Jesus T. “Chuy” Garcia Jr.
1390 W. Expressway 83
San Benito, Texas 78586
Phone: (956) 361-4618
Fax: (956) 361-4620
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This information is current as of February 14, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Unknown. | Unknown. | Contact the court for information. |
You can visit the Justice Court Pct. 3-1 webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through the Cameron County JP 3-1 Payment Portal. Justice Court 3-1 does not accept cash or check payments.
After filing your case, the court staff may provide you with court procedures for filing. Contact the court for this information.
Contact the court for this information.
Possibly. Contact the court for this information.
After your case is set for a hearing, court staff will contact you with information about the hearing including procedures for evidence.
Possibly. Contact the court for this information.
Possibly. Contact the court if you have concerns.
Court Administrator Brenda Jalomo Hernandez at brenda.jalomo@co.cameron.tx.us.
Court Assistant II Nora N. Gonzalez at ngonzalez@co.cameron.tx.us.
Court Assistant II Sumre R. Olivares at Sumre.olivares01@co.cameron.tx.us.
Honorable David Garza
1390 W. Expressway 83
San Benito, Texas 78586
Phone: (956) 361-8257
Fax: (956) 361-8242
This information is current as of February 14, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Unknown. | Unknown. | Contact the court for information. |
You can visit the Justice Court Pct. 3-2 webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through the Cameron County JP 3-2 Payment Portal.
After filing your case, the court staff may provide you with court procedures for filing. Contact the court for this information.
After filing your case, the court staff may provide you with court procedures for filing. Contact the court for this information.
Civil suits may be filed Monday–Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Possibly. Contact the court for this information.
After your case is set for a hearing, court staff will contact you with information about the hearing including procedures for evidence.
Possibly. Contact the court for this information.
Possibly. Contact the court if you have concerns.
If you have any questions or need more information, contact the office of the court at (956) 361-8257.
Honorable Juan Mendoza Jr.
Luis Romero Building
745 W. Ocean Blvd.
Los Fresnos, Texas 78566
Phone: (956) 233-6150
Fax: (956) 233-6151
This information is current as of February 14, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Unknown. | Unknown. | Contact the court for information. |
You can visit the Justice Court Pct. 4 webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through the Cameron County JP 4 Payment Portal.
After filing your case, the court staff may provide you with court procedures for filing. Contact the court for this information.
After filing your case, the court staff may provide you with court procedures for filing. Contact the court for this information.
Civil suits may be filed Monday–Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Possibly. Contact the court for this information.
After your case is set for a hearing, court staff will contact you with information about the hearing including procedures for evidence.
Possibly. Contact the court for this information.
Possibly. Contact the court if you have concerns.
If you have any questions or need more information, contact the office of the court at (956) 233-6150.
Honorable Sallie Gonzalez
Harlingen Annex
3302 W. Wilson Road
Harlingen, Texas 78552
Phone: (956) 427-8057
Fax: (956) 412-2457
This information is current as of February 14, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Unknown. | Unknown. | Contact the court for information. |
You can visit the Justice Court Pct. 5-1 webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through the Cameron County JP 5-1 Payment Portal.
After filing your case, the court staff may provide you with court procedures for filing. Contact the court for this information.
After filing your case, the court staff may provide you with court procedures for filing. Contact the court for this information.
Civil suits may be filed Monday–Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Possibly. Contact the court for this information.
After your case is set for a hearing, court staff will contact you with information about the hearing including procedures for evidence.
Possibly. Contact the court for this information.
Possibly. Contact the court if you have concerns.
If you have any questions or need more information, contact the office of the court at (956) 427-8057.
Honorable Eloy Cano Jr.
Harlingen Annex
3302 W. Wilson Road
Harlingen, Texas 78552
Phone: (956) 427-8058
Fax: (956) 427-8034
Watch Precinct 5-2's court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of February 14, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Unknown. | Unknown. | Contact the court for information. |
You can visit the Justice Court Pct. 5-2 webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through the Cameron County JP 5-2 Payment Portal.
After filing your case, the court staff may provide you with court procedures for filing. Contact the court for this information.
After filing your case, the court staff may provide you with court procedures for filing. Contact the court for this information.
Civil suits may be filed Monday–Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Possibly. Contact the court for this information.
After your case is set for a hearing, court staff will contact you with information about the hearing including procedures for evidence.
Possibly. Contact the court for this information.
Possibly. Contact the court if you have concerns.
If you have any questions or need more information, contact the office of the court at (956) 427-8058.
Honorable Juanita “Janie” Jaimez
200 Industrial Way
La Feria, Texas 78559
Phone: (956) 797-1887
Fax: (956) 797-9359
Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This information is current as of February 14, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Unknown. | Unknown. | Contact the court for information. |
You can visit the Justice Court Pct. 5-3 webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through the Cameron County JP 5-3 Payment Portal.
After filing your case, the court staff may provide you with court procedures for filing. Contact the court for this information.
After filing your case, the court staff may provide you with court procedures for filing. Contact the court for this information.
Civil suits may be filed Monday–Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Possibly. Contact the court for this information.
After your case is set for a hearing, court staff will contact you with information about the hearing including procedures for evidence.
Possibly. Contact the court for this information.
Possibly. Contact the court if you have concerns.
If you have any questions or need more information, contact the office of the court at (956) 797-1887.
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