Judge Lisa Gonzales: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Nueces County Court at Law No. 2, Department 7th Floor, Room 702

Biography

The Hon. Lisa Gonzales is a judge for the Nueces County Court at Law No. 2 in Texas. She was elected to the bench in 2002.

Gonzales earned a bachelor's degree from Yale University in 1984. Then, in 1987, she completed a J.D. at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law.

After graduating from law school, Gonzales began her legal career as an assistant attorney general in the Insurance, Banking & Securities Division of the Office of the Texas Attorney General. Three years later, she transferred to the Texas Banking Department, where she served as assistant general counsel for two years.

Gonzales joined the Office of the Nueces County Attorney in 1992. She spent the next four years as an assistant county attorney, eventually leaving to preside as a Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 in Nueces County. Then, in 1999, she began working as an assistant district attorney in the Nueces County District Attorney's Office. She held that position until her election to the bench.

Born and raised in Nueces County, Gonzales graduated from Mary Carroll High School in 1980.

She is registered as a Democrat.

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In the Estate of Andrew Boyd, Sr.

On October 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Lisa Gonzales presiding.

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In the Estate of Mary Helen Curiel

On October 21, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Lisa Gonzales presiding.

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In the Estate of Sheryl Lynn Danielsen

On October 21, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Lisa Gonzales presiding.

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In the Estate of Violanda Hill Martinez

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Oct 17, 2026

In the Estate of Guadalupe V. Ochoa, Sr.

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Oct 17, 2026

In the Estate of Paul A. Bailey, Jr.

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Oct 17, 2026

In the Estate of Dennis Lee Brown

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Oct 16, 2026

In the Estate of Donna Candelaria Wallace

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Oct 15, 2026

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Oct 16, 2026

In the Estate of Anita L Yard

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Oct 14, 2026

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Oct 16, 2026

In the Estate of Robert H. Huffman

On October 9, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Lisa Gonzales presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

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On October 7, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Lisa Gonzales presiding.

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In the Estate of RL Lightfoot

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Oct 09, 2026

In the Estate of Alma Perez

On October 5, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Lisa Gonzales presiding.

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Oct 05, 2026

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Oct 06, 2026

In the Estate of RUBEN HERNANDEZ

On October 2, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Lisa Gonzales presiding.

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Oct 02, 2026

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Oct 04, 2026

In the Estate of Carole Patricia Connell

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In the Estate of Haynie Key Glasgow

On September 29, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Lisa Gonzales presiding.

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Sep 29, 2026

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Oct 15, 2026

In the Estate of Ronald W. Pierson

On September 28, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Lisa Gonzales presiding.

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Sep 28, 2026

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Oct 15, 2026

In the Estate of Adelita V. Everett

On September 24, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Lisa Gonzales presiding.

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Sep 24, 2026

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Oct 03, 2026

In the Estate of Maria Ofelia Cabello Reyes

On September 23, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Lisa Gonzales presiding.

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Sep 23, 2026

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In the Estate of Maria Guadalupe Hernandez

On September 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Lisa Gonzales presiding.

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Sep 22, 2026

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Oct 03, 2026

Last Will and Testament of: Bonnie N Tilton

On September 21, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Lisa Gonzales presiding.

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Sep 21, 2026

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In the Estate of Jose G. Gomez

On September 18, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Lisa Gonzales presiding.

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Sep 18, 2026

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Last Will and Testament of: Mary Anne Sinclair

On September 16, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Lisa Gonzales presiding.

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Sep 16, 2026

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In the Estate of Billy Carrol Steere

On September 14, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Lisa Gonzales presiding.

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Sep 14, 2026

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About

Lisa Gonzales
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment Nueces County Court at Law No. 2, Department 7th Floor, Room 702	Nueces County Court at Law No. 2, Department 7th Floor, Room 702
Election/Appointment 2002 - Nueces County Court at Law No. 2; 2006 - Re-elected; 2010 - Re-elected; 2014 - Re-elected; 2018 - Re-elected; 2022 - Re-elected	2002 - Nueces County Court at Law No. 2; 2006 - Re-elected; 2010 - Re-elected; 2014 - Re-elected; 2018 - Re-elected; 2022 - Re-elected
Education J.D., University of Texas at Austin School of Law - 1987 Bachelor's degree, Yale University - 1984	J.D., University of Texas at Austin School of Law - 1987 Bachelor's degree, Yale University - 1984

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	TX - Nueces County Court at Law No. 2
Clerk phone:	+1 (361) 888-0630
Court Reporter:	+1 (361) 888-0628
Court Manager:	+1 (361) 888-0596

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	Nueces County, Texas
Justice of the Peace	Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1	Nueces County, Texas
Judge	Nueces County Court at Law No. 2	Nueces County, Texas
Assistant County Attorney	Office of the County Attorney	Nueces County, Texas
Assistant General Counsel	Texas Department of Banking	None
Assistant Attorney General	Office of the Texas Attorney General	None