Judge Laura L. Salinas: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

166th District Court of Texas,

Biography

The Hon. Laura L. Salinas is a judge for the 166th (Civil) District Court in Bexar County, Texas. She was elected to the bench in 2012.

Salinas earned a bachelor's degree from Incarnate Word College. Then, in 1997, she completed a J.D. at Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law. As a law student, Salinas worked as a law clerk in the Law Office of Reynaldo Diaz from 1996 to 1997.

After graduating from law school, Salinas entered into private practice. She first worked as an associate in the Law Office of Virgil Yanta. Two years later, she started her own private practice as a sole practitioner. She worked in that capacity until 2006.

Salinas was elected to the Bexar County Court at Law No. 9 in 2006. After serving for one term, she failed to secure re-election to the bench. Salinas then returned to private practice, where she worked until 2012.

Her memberships have included the San Antonio Bar Association's Community Justice Program and the Courts in Schools Program.

She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Laura L. Salinas

United Methodist Rio Texas Board of Trustees VS First Methodist Church of Alice, Texas ET AL

On May 16, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge Laura L. Salinas presiding.

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May 16, 2023

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Dec 10, 2025

ADRIAN ROGERS VS LIBERTY COUNTY MUTUAL INURANCE COMPANY

On January 11, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge Laura L. Salinas presiding.

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Jan 11, 2022

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166th District Court

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Bexar County, TX

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Torts

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Automobile

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Oct 31, 2024

MICHAEL A POORE VS ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY

On November 19, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge Laura L. Salinas presiding.

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Nov 19, 2021

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Closed

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166th District Court

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Bexar County, TX

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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Jun 19, 2025

MARSHA L DEPALO VS RICHARD W HADDAD

On November 15, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge Laura L. Salinas presiding.

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Nov 15, 2019

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Aug 29, 2025

ANGELICA J ALBANESE VS ALEX TANNOUS

On August 15, 2018 a divorce with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge Laura L. Salinas presiding.

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Aug 15, 2018

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Divorce With Children

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Aug 29, 2025

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Nov 07, 2025

A case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge Laura L. Salinas presiding.

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Oct 17, 2025

A case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge Laura L. Salinas presiding.

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Jul 02, 2025

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Sep 23, 2025

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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May 10, 2025

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Jan 03, 2026

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Aug 21, 2025

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Bexar County

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Aug 30, 2025

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Bexar County, TX

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Nov 21, 2025

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Bexar County, TX

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May 23, 2025

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Bexar County, TX

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About

Laura L. Salinas
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment 166th District Court of Texas	166th District Court of Texas
Election/Appointment 2012 - 166th District Court; 2016 - Re-election; 2020 - Re-election	2012 - 166th District Court; 2016 - Re-election; 2020 - Re-election
Previous Appointment Bexar County Court at Law No. 9	Bexar County Court at Law No. 9
Education Bachelor's degree, Incarnate Word College J.D., Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law - 1997	Bachelor's degree, Incarnate Word College J.D., Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law - 1997
Official Website www.bexar.org	www.bexar.org

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	TX - 166th District Court of Texas
Previous Court:	TX - Bexar County Court at Law No. 9
Clerk phone:	+1 (210) 335-2501

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Sole Practitioner	Law Office of Laura L. Salinas	Bexar County, Texas
Judge	County Court at Law No. 9	Bexar County, Texas
Sole Practitioner	Law Office of Laura L. Salinas	None
Associate	Law Office of Virgil Yanta	None
Judge	166th Civil District Court of Texas	Bexar County, Texas
Law Clerk	Law Office of Reynaldo Diaz	None

Articles About Laura L. Salinas:

Ballotpedia: Laura Salinas

San Antonio Express-News: Judicial Questionnaire/2012

State Bar of Texas: Ms. Laura L. Salinas

San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association: Laura Salinas for Judge 166th

Courtroom Rules

Bexar County District Courts - Local Rules

Texas Judicial Branch Forms

Texas Judicial Branch Rules and Standards

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