2026 Texas General Election

Andrea Arevalos, a Corpus Christi native, moved to San Antonio in 2006 to pursue her college education. She earned a Criminal Justice degree from UTSA in 2008 and gained firsthand legal experience as a Victim's Advocate at the Bexar County District Attorney's Office. Her time there solidified her passion for law, leading her to Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where she graduated with honors in 2013.

Andrea Arevalos for Judge | About

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband of 15 years, their daughter, and their two dogs. They are parishioners at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

Andrea Arevalos is a Corpus Christi native who moved to San Antonio in 2006 to pursue her college education. She earned a degree in criminal justice from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2008 and graduated with honors from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 2013. She and her husband of 15 years have a daughter and are parishioners at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

Andrea is a Corpus Christi native who moved to San Antonio in 2006 to pursue her college education. She earned a degree in criminal justice from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2008 and graduated with honors from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 2013. She and her husband of 15 years have a daughter and are parishioners at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

Although I learned a great deal, after one year I returned to public service, accepting a position as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney in Bexar County. For eight years I worked as a prosecutor. I handled thousands of cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies and served in multiple divisions, giving me broad experience within the criminal justice system.

Andrea Arevalos | 2026 candidate for Bexar County Court at Law No. 5 - San Antonio Report

Andrea Arevalos previously worked as a prosecutor.

Meet the judicial candidates in Bexar County's March primary

Andrea previously worked as a prosecutor.

In 2022, I was elected Judge of County Court at Law No. 5 and was sworn in on January 1, 2023. County Court at Law No. 5 is a criminal misdemeanor court that handles low-level, non-violent offenses. Many of the individuals who appear before my court are first-time offenders with little or no prior criminal history.

BEXAR COUNTY COURTS-AT-LAW

County Courts
County Court 5
Judge Andrea Arevalos (D)
Ph: 210-335-2549
Term: 4 Years
Expires: 2026

...

County Courts at Law | Bexar County

Andrea currently serves as judge of Bexar County Court at Law No. 5. She was elected in 2022.

Bexar County Courts-at-Law

Andrea Arevalos currently serves as judge of Bexar County Court at Law No. 5. She was elected in 2022.

I graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2008, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Legal Studies. Following graduation, I worked for approximately two years at the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office as a victims’ advocate. That experience gave me firsthand exposure to the justice system and solidified my commitment to pursuing a legal career.

I began my legal career at a large Texas personal injury firm, where I gained valuable experience in civil litigation. Although I learned a great deal, after one year I returned to public service, accepting a position as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney in Bexar County.

Worked as a victims’ advocate at the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office for approximately two years.

Worked at a Texas personal injury law firm, gaining experience in civil litigation.

Served as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney in Bexar County, prosecuting misdemeanor and felony cases for eight years.

Serves as judge of Bexar County Court at Law No. 5, a criminal misdemeanor court handling low-level, nonviolent offenses.

- Worked as a victims’ advocate at the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office for approximately two years.
- Worked at a Texas personal injury law firm, gaining experience in civil litigation.
- Served as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney in Bexar County, prosecuting misdemeanor and felony cases for eight years.
- Serves as judge of Bexar County Court at Law No. 5, a criminal misdemeanor court handling low-level, nonviolent offenses.

Legal Experience

I believe accountability and rehabilitation go hand in hand. Many individuals who appear in County Court at Law No. 5 are good people who made poor choices and are charged with low-level, non-violent offenses. When guilt is established, accountability is essential—but it should be purposeful and effective.

Restitution matters, and victims deserve to see responsibility taken and harm acknowledged. At the same time, meaningful interventions are often the best way to prevent future offenses. I focus on outcomes that require individuals to accept responsibility, learn from their mistakes, and move forward in a productive way.

I focus on outcomes that require individuals to accept responsibility, learn from their mistakes, and move forward in a productive way. When appropriate, I use available resources such as treatment, counseling, or education to address underlying issues that contributed to the offense.

This balanced approach respects victims, protects public safety, and promotes fairness. By holding individuals accountable while offering a path toward rehabilitation, the justice system can reduce repeat behavior and strengthen the community as a whole.

JOIN US
First Name
Last Name
Email
I'M IN
"As Judge of Bexar County Court at Law No. 5, I am committed to upholding the Constitution, protecting the constitutional rights of all individuals, and enforcing the rule of law in a fair and impartial manner. I humbly ask for your vote in the Democratic primary in 2026."

Andrea Arevalos for Judge

Believes accountability and rehabilitation should work together for people convicted of low-level, nonviolent offenses.

Uses treatment, counseling, or education when appropriate to address issues contributing to an offense.

Commits to upholding the Constitution, protecting constitutional rights, and enforcing the rule of law fairly and impartially.

- Believes accountability and rehabilitation should work together for people convicted of low-level, nonviolent offenses.
- Uses treatment, counseling, or education when appropriate to address issues contributing to an offense.
- Commits to upholding the Constitution, protecting constitutional rights, and enforcing the rule of law fairly and impartially.

Judicial Philosophy

My professional background in private practice, prosecution, and the judiciary has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the law and the real-world impact of judicial decisions. It strengthens my commitment to fairness, consistency, and thoughtful case management.

Commits to fairness, consistency, and thoughtful case management.

- Commits to fairness, consistency, and thoughtful case management.

Judicial Administration

As of July 22, 2026, Andrea Arevalos’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

My commitment to community involvement is rooted in public service. My family and I have volunteered at our local food bank, and I proudly support local veteran and LGBTQ+ organizations. I also regularly speak with students at various schools and universities, sharing my experiences in public service and the legal profession.

Volunteers with her family at a local food bank.

- Volunteers with her family at a local food bank.
- Supports local veteran organizations.
- Supports local LGBTQ+ organizations.

Community Involvement

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

Andrea Arevalos

- Commits to upholding the Constitution, protecting constitutional rights, and enforcing the rule of law fairly and impartially.

Andrea is from Corpus Christi, Texas. She attended the University of Texas at San Antonio. She has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a law degree from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law. She lives with her husband and daughter in San Antonio. She attends Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

"Andrea is a judge at Bexar County Court at Law No. 5. She has been in this role since 2022. She previously worked at a large Texas personal injury firm as an attorney handling civil injury claims; and at the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office as a victim’s advocate and then for eight years as an assistant criminal district attorney prosecuting misdemeanor and felony cases."

Buket Urgen

Mauricio Mendez

- 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.

Handles civil and criminal cases from District Courts.

Bexar County Court-At-Law Judge, Post 5

Candidates (1)