Judge Diane Navarrete: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

El Paso County Criminal District Court No. 1, Department Suite 469, 4th Floor

Biography

The Hon. Diane Navarrete is a judge for the El Paso County Criminal District Court No. 1 in Texas. She was elected to the bench in 2012 and re-elected in 2016 and 2020.

Prior to her election, Navarrete was an assistant district attorney with the El Paso County District Attorney’s Office, a position to which she was named in 1998.

Navarrete earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Texas at El Paso. She then completed a J.D. at the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1995.

She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Diane Navarrete

State of Texas vs. MANUEL ANTONIO HURTADO

On December 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

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Dec 11, 2024

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Mar 18, 2025

IN RE: ABEL NATHAN GARCIA

On August 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

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Aug 30, 2024

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El Paso County, TX

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Mar 18, 2025

Ex-Parte: Deborah Pinedale

On October 30, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

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Oct 30, 2023

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El Paso County

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El Paso County, TX

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Nov 01, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS VS Two Thousand Four Hundred Forty Dollars In United States Currency ($2,440.00)

On August 2, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

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Aug 02, 2023

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Default Judgment

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El Paso County

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El Paso County, TX

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Oct 01, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS V. Three Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Six Dollars In United States Currency ($3,896.00)

On July 21, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

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Jul 21, 2023

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Default Judgment

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El Paso County

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El Paso County, TX

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Oct 01, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS VS Nine Thousand Fifty Dollars In United States Currency ($9,050.00)

On July 18, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

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Jul 18, 2023

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Stipulated Judgment

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El Paso County

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El Paso County, TX

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Oct 02, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS VS Eight Thousand Six Hundred Nineteen Dollars and Four Cents In United States Currency ($8,619.04)

On July 5, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

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Jul 05, 2023

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Default Judgment

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El Paso County

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El Paso County, TX

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Oct 01, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS VS. Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Five Dollars In United States Currency ($8,795.00)

On June 30, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

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Jun 30, 2023

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El Paso County

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El Paso County, TX

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Oct 01, 2023

IN RE: ANGELICA HERNANDEZ

On June 14, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

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Jun 14, 2023

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El Paso County

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El Paso County, TX

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Oct 02, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS VS Ten Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Seven Dollars In United States Currency ($10,367.00)

On June 13, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

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Jun 13, 2023

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El Paso County

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El Paso County, TX

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Oct 01, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS VS. Forty Six Thousand Five Hundred Seven Dollars in United States Currency ($46,507.00)

On June 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

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Jun 12, 2023

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Default Judgment

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El Paso County

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El Paso County, TX

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Oct 02, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS VS Eighty Nine Thousand Forty Six Dollars In United States Currency ($89,046.00)

On June 9, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

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Jun 09, 2023

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Stipulated Judgment

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Sep 28, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS vs. Four Thousand Three Hundred Forty One Dollars In United States Currency ($4,341.00)

On May 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2023

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Default Judgment

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El Paso County

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El Paso County, TX

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Oct 02, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS VS. Thirty Nine Thousand Four Hundred Forty One Dollars In United States Currency ($39,441.00)

On May 15, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

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May 15, 2023

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Default Judgment

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El Paso County

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El Paso County, TX

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Oct 02, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS VS. Five Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Six Dollars In United States Currency ($5,236)

On May 2, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

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May 02, 2023

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Default Judgment

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El Paso County

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El Paso County, TX

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Oct 02, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS V. Thirty One Thousand Twenty Eight Dollars In United States Currency ($31,028.00)

On April 28, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

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Apr 28, 2023

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El Paso County

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El Paso County, TX

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Oct 02, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS VS. THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN DOLLARS IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY ($3,637.00) AND (ONE) "CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN" LIGHT PINK SUEDE HEELS AND (ONE) "CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN" RED PATENT LEATHER HEELS AND (ONE) "CHRISTIAN LOUBOUT…

On April 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

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Apr 24, 2023

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El Paso County

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El Paso County, TX

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Oct 02, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS V. Twenty Five Thousand Five Hundred Fifteen Dollars In United States Currency ($25,515.00)

On April 17, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2023

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Stipulated Judgment

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El Paso County

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El Paso County, TX

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Oct 01, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS VS. Sixteen Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Dollars And Fifty Three Cents In United States Currency ($16,330.53)

On April 13, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

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Apr 13, 2023

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El Paso County

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El Paso County, TX

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Oct 02, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS VS Three Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Five Dollars In United States Currency ($3,495)

On April 6, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

Filed

Apr 06, 2023

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Default Judgment

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El Paso County

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El Paso County, TX

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Oct 01, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS VS Three Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Four Dollars In United States Currency ($3,224.00)

On April 3, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 2023

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Default Judgment

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El Paso County

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El Paso County, TX

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Oct 02, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS VS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

On March 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

Filed

Mar 24, 2023

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Other

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El Paso County

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El Paso County, TX

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Mar 30, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS VS Three Thousand Five Hundred Twelve Dollars In United States Currency ($3,512.00)

On March 21, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2023

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El Paso County

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El Paso County, TX

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Oct 02, 2023

THE STATE OF TEXAS V. Twenty Three Thousand One Hundred Nineteen Dollars In United States Currency ($23,119.00)

On March 20, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Paso County. Judge Diane Navarrete presiding.

Filed

Mar 20, 2023

Status

Stipulated Judgment

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El Paso County

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El Paso County, TX

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Oct 01, 2023

About

Diane Navarrete
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment El Paso County Criminal District Court No. 1, Department Suite 469, 4th Floor	El Paso County Criminal District Court No. 1, Department Suite 469, 4th Floor
Election/Appointment 2012 - El Paso County Criminal District Court No. 1; 2016 - Re-election; 2020 - Re-election	2012 - El Paso County Criminal District Court No. 1; 2016 - Re-election; 2020 - Re-election
Education J.D., University of Nebraska College of Law - 1995 Bachelor's degree, University of Texas at El Paso	J.D., University of Nebraska College of Law - 1995 Bachelor's degree, University of Texas at El Paso
Official Website www.epcounty.com	www.epcounty.com