Carlo is from San Antonio, Texas. He attended Azle High School and Marshall High School. He has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Texas A&M University and a juris doctor from Baylor University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Jamie, and their two teenage sons, Christian and Alex.

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Carlo Rodriguez Key is from San Antonio, Texas. He has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Texas A&M University and a law degree from Baylor University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Jamie, and their two teenage sons, Christian and Alex.

Carlo previously worked as a prosecutor and a defense attorney.

Carlo currently serves as a County Court Judge for Texas, Bexar County. He was first elected in 2010.

Has 24 years of legal experience, serving as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and County Court Judge for 12 years.

As a county court judge, oversees cases involving minor criminal offenses and the administration of county government. He is currently the most senior criminal County Court Judge seeking re-election.

As an assistant district attorney, 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 criminal defense attorney, ensured defendants' rights were not violated by the government, gathered evidence, and represented defendants during pre-trial and trial proceedings.

- As a county court judge, oversees cases involving minor criminal offenses and the administration of county government. He is currently the most senior criminal County Court Judge seeking re-election.
- As an assistant district attorney, 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 criminal defense attorney, ensured defendants' rights were not violated by the government, gathered evidence, and represented defendants during pre-trial and trial proceedings.

Legal Experience

Believes that justice must remain accessible to all citizens, regardless of their socioeconomic status or access to technology.

- Believes that justice must remain accessible to all citizens, regardless of their socioeconomic status or access to technology.

Judicial Philosophy

For Candidate Carlo Rodriguez Key on Issue judicial-administration: Maintains a zero trial backlog.

For Candidate Carlo Rodriguez on Issue judicial-administration:  
Stepped up to take on family violence cases to help reduce the pandemic-era backlog.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, was one of only three judges in the county to continue working in person to assist residents without internet access. He also volunteered to handle family violence cases to reduce the pandemic-related backlog. 

- Maintains a zero trial backlog.
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, was one of only three judges in the county to continue working in person to assist residents without internet access. He also volunteered to handle family violence cases to reduce the pandemic-related backlog. 

Judicial Administration

As of January 22, 2026, Carlo Rodriguez Key’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Leads the Bexar Gives Back Program in collaboration with Sheriff Salazar.

- Leads the Bexar Gives Back Program in collaboration with Sheriff Salazar.

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Carlo Rodriguez Key

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Carlo has 24 years of legal experience and previously worked as a prosecutor and a defense attorney.

Carlo Rodriguez Key currently serves as a County Court Judge for Texas, Bexar County. He was first elected in 2010.