El Paso County Justice of the Peace Courts
El Paso County
Overview
Guide Overview
Justice of the Peace (JP) Courts handle civil and criminal cases, including small claims (amount 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 El Paso 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 El Paso County Court Administrator:
Common questions about El Paso County
The El Paso County Justice of the Peace Courts are located in seven precincts across El Paso County. The El Paso JP website provides a Search Tool to search for your precinct using your address.
You can use the El Paso County’s Record Search tool available on the County webpage.
You can read How to E-File to learn about E-Filing.
You can also read more about E-Filing in JP Courts on the county website.
You can use El Paso County’s Citation Search/On-line Payment tool to make payments. If your ticket does not display, contact the Justice Court listed on your ticket.
Instructions & Forms
Instructions & Forms
Honorable Robert T. Pearson
424 Executive Center Boulevard
Suite 100
El Paso, Texas 79902
Phone: (915) 534-3917
Hours: Monday–Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.), Friday; 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Watch Precinct 1’s court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of April 7, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Possibly | Zoom | Contact the court for more information on virtual hearings. |
You can visit Justice Court Pct. 1's webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through the El Paso County Justice of the Peace Court Payment Portal.
All documents must be e-filed or filed in person or by mail with the court. Contact the court for information on filing a case.
Contact the court to schedule a hearing.
Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.
Court staff will contact you after your hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.
Contact the court for more information regarding virtual jury trials.
Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Coordinator at (915) 534-3917 or by emailing msilvas@epcounty.com.
Honorable Brian J. Haggerty
4641 Cohen Avenue
Suite A
El Paso, Texas 79924
Phone: (915) 538-1633
Hours: Monday–Thursday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Watch Precinct 2’s court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of April 7, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Possibly | Zoom | Contact the court for more information on virtual hearings. |
You can visit Justice Court Pct. 2's webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through the El Paso County Justice of the Peace Court Payment Portal.
All documents must be e-filed or filed in person or by mail with the court. Contact the court for information on filing a case.
Contact the court to schedule a hearing.
Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.
Court staff will contact you after your hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.
Contact the court for more information regarding virtual jury trials.
Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court at (915) 538-1633 or by emailing jp2general@epcounty.com.
Honorable Josh Herrera
500 E. San Antonio
3rd Floor, Suite 308
El Paso, Texas 79901
Phone: (915) 546-2170
Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
Watch Precinct 3’s court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of April 7, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Possibly | Zoom | Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 is using all reasonable efforts to conduct proceedings remotely. Contact the court staff for more information. |
You can visit Justice Court Pct. 3's webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Also read JP3 Operation Plan While Addressing COVID-19.
Yes. You can make payments online through the El Paso County Justice of the Peace Court Payment Portal.
All documents must be e-filed or filed in person or by mail with the court. Contact the court for information on filing a case.
Contact the court to schedule a hearing.
Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.
Court staff will contact you after your hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.
Contact the court for more information regarding virtual jury trials.
Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Coordinator at (915) 546-2170 or by emailing mcarmona@epcounty.com.
Honorable Rebecca Bustamante
2350 George Dieter
Suite A
El Paso, Texas 79936
Phone: (915) 538-1600
Hours: Monday–Wednesday; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Closed to the Public)
Watch Precinct 4’s court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of April 7, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes | Zoom | Yes. Contact the court for exceptions. |
You can visit Justice Court Pct. 4's webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Also, read How to Use Zoom to prepare for your case via Zoom.
Yes. You can make payments online through the El Paso County Justice of the Peace Court Payment Portal.
All documents must be e-filed or filed in person or by mail with the court. Contact the court for information on filing a case.
Contact the court to schedule a hearing.
Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.
Court staff will contact you after your hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.
Contact the court for more information regarding virtual jury trials.
Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Coordinator Alice Rosas at (915) 538-1600 or by emailing arosas@epcounty.com.
Honorable Lucilla Najera
9521 Socorro Road
Suite B2
El Paso, Texas 79927
Phone: (915) 859-3744
Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
This information is current as of April 7, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Possibly | Zoom | Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 is using all reasonable efforts to conduct proceedings remotely. Contact the court for more information on virtual hearings. |
You can visit Justice Court Pct. 5's webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Alsop read JP5 Operation While Addressing COVID-19.
Yes. You can make payments online through the El Paso County Justice of the Peace Court Payment Portal.
All documents must be e-filed or filed in person or by mail with the court. Contact the court for information on filing a case. v
Contact the court to schedule a hearing.
Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.
Court staff will contact you after your hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.
Contact the court for more information regarding virtual jury trials.
Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Coordinator Ashley Calderon at (915) 859-3744 ext. 28 or by emailing as.calderon@epcounty.com.
Honorable Ruben Lujan
190 North San Elizario Road
Clint, Texas 79835
Phone: (915) 851-2019
Hours: Monday–Thursday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday; 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
This information is current as of April 7, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Possibly | Zoom | Contact the court for more information on virtual hearings. |
You can visit Justice Court Pct. 6 Place 1's webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through the El Paso County Justice of the Peace Court Payment Portal.
All documents must be e-filed or filed in person or by mail with the court. Contact the court for information on filing a case.
Contact the court to schedule a hearing.
Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.
Court staff will contact you after your hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.
Contact the court for more information regarding virtual jury trials.
Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Coordinator Margie Kalnas at (915) 851-2019 or by emailing mkalnas@epcounty.com.
Honorable Enedina Nina Serna
14603 Greg Drive
El Paso, Texas 79938
Phone: (915) 855-3062
Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
Watch Precinct 6 Place 2’s court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of April 7, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Possibly | Zoom | Contact the court for more information on virtual hearings. |
You can visit Justice Court Pct. 6 Place 1's webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through the El Paso County Justice of the Peace Court Payment Portal.
All documents must be e-filed or filed in person or by mail with the court. Contact the court for information on filing a case.
Contact the court to schedule a hearing.
Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.
Court staff will contact you after your hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.
Contact the court for more information regarding virtual jury trials.
Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Coordinator Margie Salcido at (915) 855-3062 or by emailing jp62@epcounty.com or msalcido@epcounty.com.
Honorable Humberto Enriquez
435 East Vinton Road
Suite C
Vinton, Texas 79821
Phone: (915) 886-2598
Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This information is current as of April 7, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Possibly | Zoom | Justice of the Peace Precinct 7 is using all reasonable efforts to conduct proceedings remotely. Contact the court for more information. |
You can visit Justice Court Pct. 7's webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Also read JP7 Operation While Addressing COVID-19.
Yes. You can make payments online through the El Paso County Justice of the Peace Court Payment Portal.
All documents must be e-filed or filed in person or by mail with the court. Contact the court for information on filing a case.
Contact the court to schedule a hearing.
Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.
Court staff will contact you after your hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.
Contact the court for more information regarding virtual jury trials.
Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Coordinator Claudio Ibarra at (915) 886-2598 ext. 1027 or by emailing cibarra@epcounty.com.
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