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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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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Cynthia Marie Chapa

Cynthia Marie Chapa graduated from St. Mary’s University in 2002 with a B.A. in Political Science and from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2006. None.

Cynthia Marie Chapa has served as District Court Judge in the 288th Court for 5 years and is currently in her second term. She opened her own law firm in 2007 and successfully ran it until she was elected in November of 2018.

Cynthia Marie Chapa has served as District Court Judge in the 288th Court for 5 years and is currently in her second term. She is running for appellate judge in Place 3 of the 4th Court of Appeals.

Supports Judge Chapa’s race for appellate judge, saying "she judged each case fairly on the merits and did so even under the difficult restrictions of COVID."

Served as District Court Judge in the 288th Court for 5 years, and is currently in her second term.

Believes in electing public servants committed to family values and possessing the experience and knowledge to create community changes that protect children and families.

Believes in the importance of community involvement and family values, and supports public servants who demonstrate commitment to these principles.

Supports community involvement through the Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation.

- 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 based on population across the 14 districts.
- Courts with more than three justices decide cases in rotating panels of three.
- Justices are elected in partisan elections for six-year terms.
- The yearly salary for a Court of Appeals justice in Texas is between $192,500 and $255,050 based on the total number of years they have served.

Hears appeals on orders and decisions made by lower trial courts.