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Travis County, TX, County Court #8

Carlos earned a degree from Georgetown University and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. He is married to his wife DeeDee, and they have 2 sons.

Carlos has worked as an assistant county and district attorney and criminal defense attorney.

Carlos H. Barrera is a county court-at-law judge in Travis County. He was named in 2008 and is serving his 4th term. 

As judge, manages the Special Reduction Docket which provides consideration of defendants’ mental health issues relating to criminal conduct, with a goal of reducing recidivism and improving lives through appropriate treatment and services.

- As judge, manages the Special Reduction Docket which provides consideration of defendants’ mental health issues relating to criminal conduct, with a goal of reducing recidivism and improving lives through appropriate treatment and services.

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As of September 7, 2024, Carlos H. Barrera did not have a website or any information online.

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Carlos H. Barrera

- A County Court-At-Law judge handles misdemeanors, such as assault of a family member, property theft between $750 and $2,500, and using force against a law enforcement officer. They also handle civil cases where the amount in question does not exceed $200,000. 
- County Court-At-Law judges conduct arraignments, pre-trial hearings, and jury trials, as well as accept guilty pleas. 
- They are elected in a partisan, county-wide election to a four-year term. 
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 25 years old, have been a Texas and county resident for at least 24 consecutive months, a practicing lawyer and/or judge in Texas for at least four years, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for County Court-At-Law Judges ranges from $174,000 to $244,500, depending on years of service and how much they receive as a county supplement.