Judge Gloria E. López - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Gloria E. López is a judge for the 308th District Court of Texas in Harris County. She was elected to the bench in 2018.

López presides over the Family Court.

She received a bachelor’s degree in government and Spanish from The University of Texas at Austin in 2008. López went on to complete a J.D. at Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 2010.

She worked for a civil litigation firm, The Hall Law Firm, in 2011. Then, in 2012, López was hired as an associate attorney in a family law firm. She went on to establish her own firm, the Law Office of Gloria E. Lopez, where her practice emphasized family law.

A native of McAllen, Texas, her mother is an immigrant and her father is a disabled veteran.

López is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Gloria E. López

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. PUENTES, MICHAEL

On April 9, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

Filed

Apr 09, 2024

Status

Active - Civil

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Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

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District

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Harris County, TX

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ESTABLISHMENT

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Family

Matter Type

Paternity

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Apr 11, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. ITZEP, HENRY VICENTE REAL

On April 8, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

Filed

Apr 08, 2024

Status

Active - Civil

Judge

Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

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District

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Harris County, TX

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ESTABLISHMENT

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Family

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Paternity

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Apr 10, 2024

MOTOYA, BRENDA JUDITH ALANIS vs. MORENO, FERMIN PAREDES

On April 1, 2024 a divorce with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

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Apr 01, 2024

Status

Active - Civil

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Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

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Harris County, TX

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DIVORCE WITH CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Apr 04, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. VARGAS, ROBERTO MIGUEL

On March 22, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2024

Status

Active - Civil

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Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

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Harris County, TX

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ESTABLISHMENT

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Family

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Paternity

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Mar 25, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. SANTOYO, KATHRINA ANDREA

On March 21, 2024 an interstate - no tx cause case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2024

Status

Active - Civil

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Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

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Harris County, TX

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INTERSTATE - NO TX CAUSE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

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Mar 25, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. CHINCHILLA, VALERIO SANTOS AGUIRRE

On March 18, 2024 an iv-d oag only-paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

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Mar 18, 2024

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Active - Civil

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Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

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Harris County, TX

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IV-D OAG ONLY-PATERNITY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

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Mar 20, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. MOSLEY, MICHAEL DAVID

On March 15, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2024

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Other

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Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

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District

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Harris County, TX

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Family

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Paternity

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Mar 18, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. LOPEZ, HECTOR DANIEL

On March 14, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2024

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Other

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Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

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Harris County, TX

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ESTABLISHMENT

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Family

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Paternity

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Mar 18, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. DOMINGUEZ, YEYNIER RAMAYO

On March 13, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

Filed

Mar 13, 2024

Status

Active - Civil

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Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

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District

County

Harris County, TX

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ESTABLISHMENT

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Family

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Paternity

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Mar 15, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. LOBO, CARLOS ALEXANDER

On March 13, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

Filed

Mar 13, 2024

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Other

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Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

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District

County

Harris County, TX

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ESTABLISHMENT

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Family

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Paternity

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Mar 15, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. SCOTT, MICHAEL C JR

On March 13, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

Filed

Mar 13, 2024

Status

Active - Civil

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Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

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District

County

Harris County, TX

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Family

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Paternity

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Mar 15, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. SEMIEN, JOEL QUINN JR

On March 11, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

Filed

Mar 11, 2024

Status

Active - Civil

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Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

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District

County

Harris County, TX

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ESTABLISHMENT

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Family

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Paternity

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Mar 15, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. BONILLA, DENNIS JOEL PINEDA

On March 4, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

Filed

Mar 04, 2024

Status

Active - Civil

Judge

Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

Court

308th

County

Harris County, TX

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ESTABLISHMENT

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Family

Matter Type

Paternity

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Mar 06, 2024

ESPINOSA, YOSELING GARCIA vs. ESPINO-TAMEZ, JUAN ALBERTO

On March 1, 2024 a divorce with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

Filed

Mar 01, 2024

Status

Active - Civil

Judge

Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

Court

308th

County

Harris County, TX

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DIVORCE WITH CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Mar 06, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. ATWATER, KHIREE DAVID LYNN

On February 29, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

Filed

Feb 29, 2024

Status

Active - Civil

Judge

Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

Court

308th

County

Harris County, TX

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ESTABLISHMENT

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Family

Matter Type

Paternity

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Mar 04, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. BREWER, KEDDRICK TRAMANE

On February 26, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

Filed

Feb 26, 2024

Status

Active - Civil

Judge

Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

Court

308th

County

Harris County, TX

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Category

ESTABLISHMENT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

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Mar 01, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. RAMOS, ROBERTO ARTURO

On February 12, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

Filed

Feb 12, 2024

Status

Active - Civil

Judge

Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

Court

308th

County

Harris County, TX

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Category

ESTABLISHMENT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

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Feb 12, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. PORTER, JERRY DEVERY JR

On February 12, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

Filed

Feb 12, 2024

Status

Active - Civil

Judge

Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

Court

308th

County

Harris County, TX

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Category

ESTABLISHMENT

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Family

Matter Type

Paternity

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Feb 12, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. ORTIZ, ANTONIO IVAN

On February 12, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

Filed

Feb 12, 2024

Status

Active - Civil

Judge

Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

Court

308th

County

Harris County, TX

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Category

ESTABLISHMENT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

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Feb 12, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. LAURANT, TEVELLE RASHEA

On February 12, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

Filed

Feb 12, 2024

Status

Active - Civil

Judge

Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

Court

308th

County

Harris County, TX

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Category

ESTABLISHMENT

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Family

Matter Type

Paternity

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Feb 12, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. BENEDICT, RYAN TAYLOR

On February 12, 2024 an interstate - no tx cause case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

Filed

Feb 12, 2024

Status

Active - Civil

Judge

Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

Court

308th

County

Harris County, TX

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Category

INTERSTATE - NO TX CAUSE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

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Feb 12, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. PRYOR, ANDRE K

On February 12, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

Filed

Feb 12, 2024

Status

Active - Civil

Judge

Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

Court

308th

County

Harris County, TX

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ESTABLISHMENT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

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Feb 12, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. MARQUEZ, ODELVIS GONZALEZ

On February 12, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

Filed

Feb 12, 2024

Status

Active - Civil

Judge

Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

Court

309th

County

Harris County, TX

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Category

ESTABLISHMENT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

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Feb 12, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. FORD, MCKEYTRICK DURAN

On February 12, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge GLORIA LOPEZ presiding.

Filed

Feb 12, 2024

Status

Active - Civil

Judge

Hon. GLORIA LOPEZ

Court

308th

County

Harris County, TX

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Category

ESTABLISHMENT

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2024

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About

Gloria E. López
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment 308th District Court of Texas, Department 8th Floor, 8-3	308th District Court of Texas, Department 8th Floor, 8-3
Election/Appointment 2018 - 308th District Court; 2022 - Re-elected	2018 - 308th District Court; 2022 - Re-elected
Education B.A., The University of Texas at Austin - 2008 J.D., Texas Southern University - 2010	B.A., The University of Texas at Austin - 2008 J.D., Texas Southern University - 2010

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	TX - 308th District Court of Texas
Clerk phone:	+1 (713) 274-4600

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate	The Hall Law Firm	None
Sole Practitioner	The Law Office of Gloria E. Lopez	Harris County, Texas
Judge	308th District Court of Texas	Harris County, Texas
Associate	Private Practice	Harris County, Texas