Judge John D. Gabriel: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. John D. Gabriel (Ret.) served as a judge for the 131st (Civil) District Court in Bexar County, Texas. Gabriel was elected to the bench in 1992. He retired after his term expired in 2016.

Prior to his election, Gabriel worked as an attorney in private practice.

Gabriel earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1974. Then, in 1976, he completed a J.D. at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law.

His memberships have included the San Antonio Bar Association and the Personnel Committee of the Juvenile Board.

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T. A. ET AL VS American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Inc. ET AL

On May 4, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge John D. Gabriel presiding.

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May 04, 2023

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Bexar County, TX

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Breach of Contract

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Nov 14, 2025

2014-CI-18148

A case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge John D. Gabriel presiding.

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Nov 08, 2025

2023-CI-01431

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Bexar County

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Nov 04, 2025

2023-CI-26558

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Oct 23, 2025

2023-CI-21700

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Jan 08, 2026

2016-CI-16669

A case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge John D. Gabriel presiding.

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Bexar County

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Jul 24, 2025

2025-CV-03353

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Aug 05, 2025

2024-CI-06083

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Sep 17, 2025

2023-CV-02015

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About

John D. Gabriel
Current Appointment 131st District Court of Texas	131st District Court of Texas
Election/Appointment 1992 - 131st District Court; 1996 - Re-election; 2000 - Re-election; 2004 - Re-election; 2008 - Re-election; 2012 - Re-election	1992 - 131st District Court; 1996 - Re-election; 2000 - Re-election; 2004 - Re-election; 2008 - Re-election; 2012 - Re-election
Education Bachelor's degree, University of Texas at Austin - 1974 J.D., University of Texas at Austin School of Law - 1976	Bachelor's degree, University of Texas at Austin - 1974 J.D., University of Texas at Austin School of Law - 1976