Judge Marla Cuellar: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

State Bar of Texas Bar #: 00796421 (11/01/1996)

Biography

The Hon. Marla Cuellar is a judge for the 275th District Court in Hidalgo County, Texas. She was elected to the bench in 2018, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Juan R. Partida.

Prior to her election, Cuellar worked as an attorney in private practice for more than twenty years. She unsuccessfully ran for judge of Hidalgo County Court at Law 8 in 2014.

Cuellar earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas-Pan American. She spent the next few years working as a special agent for the Motor Carrier Division of the United States Department of Transportation. She then completed a J.D. at St. Mary's University School of Law in 1996.

Born and raised in Weslaco, Texas, Cuellar graduated from Weslaco High School. She resided in Mission, Texas, at the time of her election.

She is a registered Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Marla Cuellar

The State of Texas VS. JULIAN MARTINEZ

On February 4, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

4 Files

Filed

Feb 04, 2026

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Court

275th District Court

County

Hidalgo County, TX

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Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Feb 07, 2026

The State of Texas VS. ADRIAN ESTRADA

On January 27, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

8 Files

Filed

Jan 27, 2026

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

275th District Court

County

Hidalgo County, TX

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Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Feb 12, 2026

The State of Texas VS. ADOLFO SALAZAR

On January 26, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

13 Files

Filed

Jan 26, 2026

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Court

275th District Court

County

Hidalgo County, TX

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Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Feb 05, 2026

The State of Texas VS. JUAN GARZA

On January 21, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

5 Files

Filed

Jan 21, 2026

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Judge

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Court

275th District Court

County

Hidalgo County, TX

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Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Jan 27, 2026

The State of Texas VS. SAUL OVIEDO

On January 20, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

6 Files

Filed

Jan 20, 2026

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Court

275th District Court

County

Hidalgo County, TX

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Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Feb 06, 2026

The State of Texas VS. ISIDRO RETA, III

On January 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

8 Files

Filed

Jan 15, 2026

Status

Closed

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Court

275th District Court

County

Hidalgo County, TX

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Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Jan 27, 2026

EX PARTE JOSE GARCIA, WITNESS IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDING IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

On January 13, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Jan 13, 2026

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275th District Court

County

Hidalgo County, TX

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Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

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Jan 29, 2026

The State of Texas VS. CHRISTIAN LOZANO

On December 10, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

8 Files

Filed

Dec 10, 2025

Status

Closed

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Court

275th District Court

County

Hidalgo County, TX

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Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Jan 08, 2026

CARLOS BARAJAS JR VS MICHAEL J. SCHROEDER, AS A SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE AND CONNIE COBB AS SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

On December 2, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

8 Files

Filed

Dec 02, 2025

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275th District Court

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Dec 17, 2025

The State of Texas VS. ISAIAS CAN

On December 1, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

8 Files

Filed

Dec 01, 2025

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275th District Court

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Dec 16, 2025

City of McAllen VS. Mayela Del Pilar Parra, Victor Parra, Noxx, LLC, TBE Tax & Notary, LLC, Martin Hinojosa, III, Janice Martinez

On December 1, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

8 Files

Filed

Dec 01, 2025

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275th District Court

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Dec 19, 2025

The State of Texas VS. IZAIAH GONZALEZ

On November 25, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

5 Files

Filed

Nov 25, 2025

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Court

275th District Court

County

Hidalgo County, TX

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Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Dec 19, 2025

Brenda Lee Fox-Garcia VS. Felipe Escobedo, Jr.

On November 24, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

4 Files

Filed

Nov 24, 2025

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

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Court

275th District Court

County

Hidalgo County, TX

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Family

Matter Type

General Family

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Dec 11, 2025

The State of Texas VS. ARMANDO LERMA

On November 18, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

6 Files

Filed

Nov 18, 2025

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Court

275th District Court

County

Hidalgo County, TX

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Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Nov 21, 2025

The State of Texas VS. JESUS GOMEZ

On November 18, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

6 Files

Filed

Nov 18, 2025

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Court

275th District Court

County

Hidalgo County, TX

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Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Dec 02, 2025

The State of Texas VS. ERMANDO DE JESUS

On November 12, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

8 Files

Filed

Nov 12, 2025

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Court

275th District Court

County

Hidalgo County, TX

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Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Dec 10, 2025

The State of Texas VS. EMILIO PEREZ

On November 5, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

7 Files

Filed

Nov 05, 2025

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Marla Cuellar 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Marla Cuellar

Court

275th District Court

County

Hidalgo County, TX

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Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Dec 12, 2025

The State of Texas VS. GRACIELA CHAVEZ

On November 5, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

7 Files

Filed

Nov 05, 2025

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Court

275th District Court

County

Hidalgo County, TX

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Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Nov 11, 2025

GORENA REAL ESTATE, LLC FORMERLY KNOWN AS G&T REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT, LLC VS JACQUES E. TREVINO

On November 4, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

5 Files

Filed

Nov 04, 2025

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Court

275th District Court

County

Hidalgo County, TX

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Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

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Jan 14, 2026

The State of Texas VS. ANGEL PUGA, Jr.

On November 3, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

5 Files

Filed

Nov 03, 2025

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

275th District Court

County

Hidalgo County, TX

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Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Nov 11, 2025

NOE MORENO VS. DELFINA MORENO

On November 3, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

13 Files

Filed

Nov 03, 2025

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Court

275th District Court

County

Hidalgo County, TX

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Property

Matter Type

General Property

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Dec 31, 2025

IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF MANUEL GALLEGOS VS. AMANDA PEREZ GALLEGOS

On October 29, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

8 Files

Filed

Oct 29, 2025

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Court

275th District Court

County

Hidalgo County, TX

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Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Feb 11, 2026

IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF EVELYN ROCHA VS. JOSEPH GUERRA II

On October 29, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

6 Files

Filed

Oct 29, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Marla Cuellar 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Marla Cuellar

Court

275th District Court

County

Hidalgo County, TX

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Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Feb 11, 2026

The State of Texas VS. RODRIGO BANDA

On October 28, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Marla Cuellar presiding.

9 Files

Filed

Oct 28, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Marla Cuellar 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Marla Cuellar

Court

275th District Court

County

Hidalgo County, TX

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Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 19, 2025

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About

Marla Cuellar
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment 275th District Court of Texas	275th District Court of Texas
Election/Appointment 2018 - 275th District Court; 2022 - Re-election	2018 - 275th District Court; 2022 - Re-election
Education J.D., St. Mary's University School of Law - 1996 Bachelor's degree, University of Texas-Pan American	J.D., St. Mary's University School of Law - 1996 Bachelor's degree, University of Texas-Pan American
Official Website www.hidalgocounty.us	www.hidalgocounty.us