Arevalos is running unopposed for County Court at Law No. 5 after beating the incumbent in the Democratic primary and has been practicing law for nine years. She has been a prosecutor in the Bexar County District Attorney’s office since 2015.
Hear from the candidate
Why should voters choose you?
I do not have a Republican opponent in the November general election. Therefore, I am the judge-elect and will take the bench in January 2023. However, I do bring recent relevant criminal trial experience to the bench of County Court at Law No. 5. Additionally, I will uphold the constitution, protect the constitutional rights of all individuals, and enforce the rule of law in a fair and impartial manner.
What do you see as the top challenge facing our local court system, and how should it be addressed?
We are still working through the backlog of pending cases created by COVID-19, many of which are family violence cases. Unfortunately, cases have lingered for years without resolution. County Court at Law No. 5 has continuously been a court with one of the highest active caseloads. Dockets need to be prioritized to ensure that offenders and victims have their day in court. It is important that Judges be present and ready to push cases to trial if no resolution is in sight.
