Cynthia earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law.

Cynthia worked as a private practice attorney prior to her election.

Cynthia Marie Chapa is a judge in the 288th Civil District Court. She was elected in 2018 and is currently in her second term.

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As an attorney, specializes in areas like real estate, criminal law, family law, and personal injury.

- As an attorney, specializes in areas like real estate, criminal law, family law, and personal injury.

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As of September 7, 2024, Cynthia Marie Chapa’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Participates in various civic activities and engages with her alma mater, St. Mary's University.

Served as president of the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association.

Earned a pro-bono certificate for clinical work at the Center for Legal and Social Justice Immigration Clinic.

- Participates in various civic activities and engages with her alma mater, St. Mary's University.
- Served as president of the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association.
- Earned a pro-bono certificate for clinical work at the Center for Legal and Social Justice Immigration Clinic.

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Todd lives in San Antonio. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance from The University of Texas at Austin and a law degree St. Mary’s University School of Law. He is a member of the Church of Christ. 

Todd currently works as a managing partner of the Law Office H. Todd McCray. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney of the Bexar County District Attorney's office and as an assistant county attorney of the Grayson County Attorney's office.

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Todd McCray ran for Place 6 Judge of the Texas 4th District Court of Appeals in 2022 and state district court judge in District 226 in 2018, but he did not win either race. 

As a managing partner of the Law Office H. Todd McCray for 26 years, McCray oversees finances and budgeting, shapes and enforces firm culture, helps attract new clients, manages and mentors legal associates, and guides growth in the firm’s legal practice areas.

Has trial experience in over 100 jury trials and 1,000’s of cases resolved including cases ranging from Aggravated Assault, Sexual Assault, Aggravated Robbery, Juvenile cases, Murder and including Capital Murder cases.

As a private practice attorney, McCray researches, drafts, and files legal documents and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in aggravated assault, sexual assault, aggravated robbery, juvenile cases, murder, and capital murder cases.

As a lead prosecutor in the Grayson County and Bexar County District Attorney Offices, represented the State of Texas in misdemeanor and felony cases and appeals.

As an assistant district attorney of the Bexar County District Attorney offices for 3 years, McCray prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As a managing partner of the Law Office H. Todd McCray for 26 years, McCray oversees finances and budgeting, shapes and enforces firm culture, helps attract new clients, manages and mentors legal associates, and guides growth in the firm’s legal practice areas.
- As a private practice attorney, McCray researches, drafts, and files legal documents and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in aggravated assault, sexual assault, aggravated robbery, juvenile cases, murder, and capital murder cases.
- As an assistant district attorney of the Bexar County District Attorney offices for 3 years, McCray prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

SAN ANTIONIO REPORT, Todd McCray | 2022 candidate for 4th Court of Appeals Place 6 

Believed the most significant issue during the 2022 Court of Appeals election was the judicial system not promoting the amount and availability of services and accessibility to state residents.

- Believed the most significant issue during the 2022 Court of Appeals election was the judicial system not promoting the amount and availability of services and accessibility to state residents.

As of September 7, 2024, Todd McCray’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- In Texas, appeals from district and county courts, except death penalty cases, go to one of 14 intermediate courts of appeal.
- There are a total of 80 appellate court seats, distributed variably among the courts as defined by law.
- Courts with more than three justices decide cases in rotating panels of three.
- Justices are elected in partisan elections for six-year terms.
- The annual salary for intermediate court justices is approximately $170,000.