Rosie is from Brownsville, Texas. She attended St. Mary’s University. She has a bachelor’s degree in political science and government from St. Mary’s University. She has a Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. She attended the Women’s Campaign School at Yale University. She lives in San Antonio, Texas.

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Hon. Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez

Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez is from Brownsville, Texas. She has a bachelor’s degree in political science and government and a law degree from St. Mary’s University. She lives in San Antonio, Texas.

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Rosie previously worked in private legal practice and provided pro-bono work for family violence victims. Before that she was a social worker and probation officer.

Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez is currently the judge for Bexar County Court at Law No. 13. She was elected in 2018 and is serving her first term.

Rosie is currently the judge for Bexar County Court at Law No. 13. She was elected in 2018 and is serving her second term.

As an attorney, has experience as a child abuse investigator, gang counselor, juvenile probation officer, and operates her own law practice.

- As an attorney, has experience as a child abuse investigator, gang counselor, juvenile probation officer, and operates her own law practice.

Legal Experience

For Candidate Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez on Issue judicial-philosophy: Advocates for health and public wellness through education and service provision to reduce re-victimization of women and children in domestic violence cases, aiming to eliminate disparities in accessibility and protection.

Advocates for health and public wellness through education and service provision to reduce re-victimization of women and children in domestic violence cases, aiming to eliminate disparities in accessibility and protection.

- Advocates for health and public wellness through education and service provision to reduce re-victimization of women and children in domestic violence cases, aiming to eliminate disparities in accessibility and protection.

Judicial Philosophy

For Candidate Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez on Issue judicial-administration:  
Dedicates her time on the bench to addressing the increasing judicial needs in the city.

Dedicates her time on the bench to addressing the increasing judicial needs in the city.

Founded REFLEJO COURT, a specialty court for first-time domestic violence offenders with substance abuse histories that allows defendants to have their cases dismissed and expunged upon successful completion.

- Dedicates her time on the bench to addressing the increasing judicial needs in the city.
- Founded REFLEJO COURT, a specialty court for first-time domestic violence offenders with substance abuse histories that allows defendants to have their cases dismissed and expunged upon successful completion.

Judicial Administration

Speedlin Gonzalez arrested

Opposes accepting campaign contributions, stating, "I did not and do not accept any contributions from anyone."

Was arrested February 2026 and booked on charges of official oppression and unlawful restraint stemming from an incident in her courtroom.

- Opposes accepting campaign contributions, stating, "I did not and do not accept any contributions from anyone."
- Was arrested February 2026 and booked on charges of official oppression and unlawful restraint stemming from an incident in her courtroom.

Ethics & Conduct

Served on the Bexar County Small, Minority, and Women Business Enterprise Advisory Committee, advocating for the inclusion of LGBT firms in county contracting policies.

- Served on the Bexar County Small, Minority, and Women Business Enterprise Advisory Committee, advocating for the inclusion of LGBT firms in county contracting policies.

Community Involvement

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Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez

Rosie is from Brownsville, Texas. She attended St. Mary’s University. She has a bachelor’s degree in political science and government from St. Mary’s University. She has a Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. She lives in San Antonio, Texas.

Rosie previously worked as a social worker and probation officer for 11 years, followed by 17 years in private legal practice and provided pro-bono work for family violence victims.

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Founded REFLEJO COURT, a specialty court for first-time domestic violence offenders with substance abuse histories. This 9–12 month trauma-informed program allows defendants to have their cases dismissed and expunged upon successful completion. She also co-authored HB 3529, which was signed into law by Governor Abbott to facilitate the creation of this specialty court.

- Dedicates her time on the bench to addressing the increasing judicial needs in the city.
- Founded REFLEJO COURT, a specialty court for first-time domestic violence offenders with substance abuse histories. This 9–12 month trauma-informed program allows defendants to have their cases dismissed and expunged upon successful completion. She also co-authored HB 3529, which was signed into law by Governor Abbott to facilitate the creation of this specialty court.

Was arrested Febuary 2026 and booked on charges of official oppression and unlawful restraint stemming from an incident in her courtroom. Speedlin Gonzalez turned herself in Thursday and was booked into the Bexar County Jail. She was released on a personal recognizance bond.

- Opposes accepting campaign contributions, stating, "I did not and do not accept any contributions from anyone."
- Was arrested Febuary 2026 and booked on charges of official oppression and unlawful restraint stemming from an incident in her courtroom. Speedlin Gonzalez turned herself in Thursday and was booked into the Bexar County Jail. She was released on a personal recognizance bond.