Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Estela Vasquez-Chavez is a judge for the Cameron County Court at Law No. 5 in Texas. She was elected to the bench on November 8, 2016.

Vasquez-Chavez earned a B.A. in government from the University of Texas at Brownsville in 2000. She spent the next three years working as a public school teacher. Then, in 2006, she completed a J.D. at Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law.

After graduating from law school, Vasquez-Chavez entered into private practice as a sole practitioner. She worked as an attorney, a mediator, and a parent facilitator, specializing in criminal defense, family law, and immigration matters. For much of this time, she also served as City Commissioner for the City of Brownsville (2011 to 2016).

Recent Cases by Hon. Estela Chavez-Vasquez

Lvnv Funding Llc Plaintiff vs Pete Munoz Defendant

On February 17, 2026 a debt/contract - debt/collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Feb 17, 2026

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Cameron County - County Clerk

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Cameron County, TX

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Debt/Contract - Debt/Collection

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Feb 19, 2026

Synchrony Bank vs James Franks

On February 16, 2026 a debt/contract - debt/collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Feb 16, 2026

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Feb 19, 2026

Galaxy International Purchasing, Llc vs Jennifer Valdez

On February 16, 2026 a debt/contract - debt/collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Feb 16, 2026

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Feb 18, 2026

Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc Plaintiff vs Ricardo Barrientes Defendant

On February 12, 2026 a debt/contract - debt/collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Feb 12, 2026

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Feb 14, 2026

Midland Credit Management Inc. Plaintiff vs Araceli Alegria Defendant

On February 12, 2026 a debt/contract - debt/collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Feb 12, 2026

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Feb 14, 2026

Marina Villanueva VS Family Dollar ,Family Dollar Inc.,Family Dollar Stores of Texas, LLC ,Dollar Tree

On February 9, 2026 an other injury or damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Feb 09, 2026

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Other Injury or Damage

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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Feb 12, 2026

Laura Arroyo Miniel VS Owen Roofing Co., LLC

On February 3, 2026 a debt/contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Feb 03, 2026

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Debt/Contract - Other

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Feb 05, 2026

The State of Texas Plaintiff VS George Gist Defendant

On February 2, 2026 an occupational driver's license case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Feb 02, 2026

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Occupational Driver's License

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Criminal

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Criminal Related (Civil)

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Feb 05, 2026

Westlake Services, Llc, Dba Westlake Financial Services Plaintiff vs Fernanda R Lopez Defendant

On February 2, 2026 a debt/contract - debt/collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Feb 02, 2026

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Feb 04, 2026

Capital One, N.a., Successor By Merger To Discover Bank Plaintiff vs Carlos Moreno Defendant

On February 2, 2026 a debt/contract - debt/collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Feb 02, 2026

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Feb 04, 2026

CITIBANK, N.A. Plaintiff vs KEITH R BOHLER AKA RONALD BOHLER Defendant

On January 30, 2026 a debt/contract - debt/collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Jan 30, 2026

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Feb 01, 2026

The State of Texas,The state of Texas VS Robert Leftwich

On January 29, 2026 an occupational driver's license case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Jan 29, 2026

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Occupational Driver's License

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Criminal

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Criminal Related (Civil)

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Jan 31, 2026

Harlingen Waterworks System, a Department of the City of Harlingen, Texas Plaintiff VS Mikson Ehimika Defendant

On January 28, 2026 an other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Jan 28, 2026

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Other Civil

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Jan 30, 2026

MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT INC. Plaintiff vs MELISSA A GARCIA Defendant

On January 28, 2026 a debt/contract - debt/collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Jan 28, 2026

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Jan 30, 2026

Velocity Investments, Llc Plaintiff vs Jose Rodriguez Defendant

On January 27, 2026 a debt/contract - debt/collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Jan 27, 2026

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Jan 29, 2026

Velocity Investments, Llc Plaintiff vs Miriam Villarreal Defendant

On January 27, 2026 a debt/contract - debt/collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Jan 27, 2026

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Jan 29, 2026

Angel Padilla ,Maria Padilla Plaintiff VS Kayla Oropeza ,Serenity Special Services, Inc. Defendant

On January 27, 2026 a motor vehicle accident case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Jan 27, 2026

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Motor Vehicle Accident

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jan 30, 2026

Amur Equipment Finance, Inc. Plaintiff vs Ramon Garza Defendant

On January 24, 2026 a debt/contract - debt/collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Jan 24, 2026

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Jan 28, 2026

Td Bank Usa, N.a. Plaintiff vs Nydia C Pena Defendant

On January 24, 2026 a debt/contract - debt/collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Jan 24, 2026

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Jan 28, 2026

Midland Credit Management Inc. vs Julio Romo

On January 23, 2026 a debt/contract - debt/collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Jan 23, 2026

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Jan 25, 2026

Velocity Investments, Llc Plaintiff vs Gypsy Easterly Defendant

On January 22, 2026 a debt/contract - debt/collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Jan 22, 2026

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Jan 24, 2026

Citibank, N.a. Plaintiff vs Yocelyn Greenwood Defendant

On January 20, 2026 a debt/contract - debt/collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Jan 20, 2026

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Jan 22, 2026

Capital One, N.a., Successor By Merger To Discover Bank Plaintiff vs Anita E Fuentes Defendant

On January 20, 2026 a debt/contract - debt/collection case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Jan 20, 2026

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Jan 22, 2026

Yolanda Ahumado Navarro Plaintiff VS Dollar Tree ,Amerco Real Estate Company Defendant

On January 19, 2026 an other injury or damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Estela Chavez-Vasquez presiding.

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Jan 19, 2026

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Other Injury or Damage

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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Jan 23, 2026

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About

Estela Chavez-Vasquez
Current Appointment Cameron County Court at Law No. 5	Cameron County Court at Law No. 5
Election/Appointment November 8, 2016 - Cameron County Court at Law No. 5; 2020 - Re-election	November 8, 2016 - Cameron County Court at Law No. 5; 2020 - Re-election
Education J.D., Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law - 2006 B.A., University of Texas at Brownsville - 2000	J.D., Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law - 2006 B.A., University of Texas at Brownsville - 2000

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	TX - Cameron County Court at Law No. 5
Clerk phone:	+1 (956) 356-6567

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Cameron County Court at Law No. 5	Cameron County, Texas
City Commissioner	City of Brownsville	Cameron County, Texas
Sole Practitioner	Law Office of Estela Chavez Vasquez	Cameron County, Texas