Judge Julia A. Maldonado: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

507th District Court of Texas, Department 15th Floor, 15-1

Biography

The Hon. Julia A. Maldonado is a judge for the 507th District Court of Texas in Harris County. She was elected to the bench in 2016.

Maldonado presides over the Family Court. During her judicial tenure, she also served as an administrative judge for the Family Law Division in Harris County.

Maldonado earned a B.B.A. in accounting from the University of Houston. She spent the next fifteen years working as an accountant. Then, in 1998, Maldonado completed a J.D. at Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law.

She is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2012).

After graduating from law school, Maldonado began her legal career as a sole practitioner, specializing in family, criminal, and probate law. Eight years later, she started the J. Maldonado Law Firm, a general legal practice representing clients in immigration, criminal, family, tax, and probate matters.

Her memberships have included the Houston Bar Association, the Mexican American Bar Association of Houston, and the Pasadena Bar Association. She also served as a member of the University Area Rotary Club and as counsel for the Rotary Firefighter Home Project.

Maldonado was born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and raised in Houston, Texas. She attended Robert E. Lee Elementary School, Cooley Elementary School, Hamilton Junior High School, and John R. Reagan High School. When not presiding over the bench, she enjoys gardening, construction, bicycling, baseball, and spending time with her family.

She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Julia A. Maldonado

MARTINEZ, ROBERTO CARLOS vs. INRE (ADULT ADOPTION)

On December 26, 2024 an adult adoption case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

Filed

Dec 26, 2024

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Adult Adoption

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Family

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Adoption

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Dec 30, 2024

HURTADO, CASSANDRA ELISE vs. HURTADO, RAY FERNANDO

On December 23, 2024 a divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

Filed

Dec 23, 2024

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Active - Civil

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DIVORCE

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Dec 26, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. BROOKS, CHASE ROSHAD

On December 23, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

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Dec 23, 2024

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Stipulated Judgment

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ESTABLISHMENT

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Family

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Paternity

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Dec 26, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. ROMERO, ISMAEL

On December 23, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

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Dec 23, 2024

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Other

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Dec 24, 2024

202341255E - BUSBY, MICHAEL vs. USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK

On December 20, 2024 a garnishment before judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

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Dec 20, 2024

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Active - Civil

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GARNISHMENT BEFORE JUDGMENT

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Dec 23, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. ANDRADE, DAVID ERNESTO

On December 20, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

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Dec 20, 2024

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Stipulated Judgment

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Dec 23, 2024

202341255D - BUSBY, MICHAEL vs. CHARLES SCHWAB & CO, INC

On December 20, 2024 a garnishment before judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

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Dec 20, 2024

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Active - Civil

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GARNISHMENT BEFORE JUDGMENT

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Dec 23, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. O'DONNELL, LAWSON TIMOTHY

On December 20, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

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Dec 20, 2024

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Stipulated Judgment

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Dec 23, 2024

202341255C - BUSBY, MICHAEL vs. NAVY FEDERAL FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

On December 20, 2024 a garnishment aft judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

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Dec 20, 2024

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Active - Civil

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GARNISHMENT AFT JUDGMENT

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Dec 23, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. HICKS, BLAKE MITCHELL

On December 20, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

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Dec 20, 2024

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Dec 23, 2024

202341255A - BUSBY, MICHAEL vs. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,

On December 19, 2024 a garnishment before judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

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Dec 19, 2024

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Active - Civil

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Dec 23, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. JULIO, CESAR

On December 19, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

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Dec 19, 2024

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Stipulated Judgment

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Dec 23, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. MARTIN, TERRENCE DEION

On December 19, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

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Dec 19, 2024

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Active - Civil

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Dec 23, 2024

202341255B - BUSBY, MICHAEL vs. FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

On December 18, 2024 a garnishment aft judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

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Dec 18, 2024

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Dec 19, 2024

SCHRAEDER, TAMMIE RENAE vs. SCHRAEDER, CHARLES D

On December 17, 2024 an other family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

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Dec 17, 2024

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Transfer

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Other Family

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Family

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General Family

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Dec 18, 2024

GAJDORUS, TIMOTHY M. vs. INRE (ADULT ADOPTION)

On December 17, 2024 an adult adoption case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

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Dec 17, 2024

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Active - Civil

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Adult Adoption

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Family

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Adoption

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Dec 18, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. TURNES, ALAIN CORDERO

On December 17, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

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Dec 17, 2024

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Stipulated Judgment

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Dec 18, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. LORENZO, ROLANDO MENENDEZ

On December 16, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

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Dec 16, 2024

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Stipulated Judgment

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Dec 18, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. RODRIGUEZ, SERGIO HUMBERTO

On December 9, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

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Dec 09, 2024

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Active - Civil

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Dec 10, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. SALINAS, JORGE ALBERTO JR

On December 6, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

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Dec 06, 2024

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Stipulated Judgment

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Dec 10, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. FLORES, FELIX ALFREDO

On December 4, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

Filed

Dec 04, 2024

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Stipulated Judgment

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Dec 05, 2024

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. BUSH, ANTHONY WAYNE

On December 3, 2024 an establishment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

Filed

Dec 03, 2024

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Active - Civil

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Dec 04, 2024

GUERRERO, ALEX IV vs. INRE (ADULT ADOPTION)

On December 3, 2024 an adult adoption case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

Filed

Dec 03, 2024

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Active - Civil

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Adult Adoption

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Family

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Adoption

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Dec 10, 2024

DIAMANT, JEFFREY NOLAN vs. INRE (ADULT ADOPTION)

On December 3, 2024 an adult adoption case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Julia A. Maldonado presiding.

Filed

Dec 03, 2024

Status

Active - Civil

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Adult Adoption

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Family

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Adoption

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Dec 05, 2024

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About

Julia A. Maldonado
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment 507th District Court of Texas, Department 15th Floor, 15-1	507th District Court of Texas, Department 15th Floor, 15-1
Election/Appointment 2016 - 507th District Court of Texas	2016 - 507th District Court of Texas
Education B.B.A., University of Houston J.D., Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law - 1998	B.B.A., University of Houston J.D., Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law - 1998

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	TX - 507th District Court of Texas
Clerk phone:	+1 (713) 274-4620

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	507th District Court of Texas	Harris County, Texas
Owner	J. Maldonado Law Firm, P.C.	Harris County, Texas
Sole Practitioner	Private Practice	Harris County, Texas