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Alex is a judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 1 in Texas. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney in Fort Bend County and Walker County.

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Alex previously worked as an assistant district attorney in Fort Bend County and Walker County.

Alex Salgado is currently the judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 1 in Texas. He was first elected in 2018 and is currently serving his second term.

As of January 22, 2026, Alex Salgado did not have a website or any information online.

Legal Experience

Judicial Q&A: Judge Alex Salgado | Off the Kuff

When a case reaches the 200-day mark, he requires both the State and defense to approach the bench to justify further resets, a method he claims has significantly reduced the pending case count in his court.

- When a case reaches the 200-day mark, he requires both the State and defense to approach the bench to justify further resets, a method he claims has significantly reduced the pending case count in his court.

Judicial Administration

Believes that the justice system must treat all individuals fairly and equally.

Rejects what he calls an "archaic mindset" where defendants are forced to take guilty pleas just to be released from jail because they cannot afford bail.

- Believes that the justice system must treat all individuals fairly and equally.
- Rejects what he calls an "archaic mindset" where defendants are forced to take guilty pleas just to be released from jail because they cannot afford bail.

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Alex Salgado

Alex Salgado is currently the judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 1 representing Harris County. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his second term.

Alex Salgado has a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University and a law degree from Texas Southern University.

Alex is a judge for the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 1. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney for Fort Bend County and Walker County. 

Alex is currently a judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 1. He was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. His current term ends in 2026.

Alex is a judge for the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 1. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney for Fort Bend County and Walker County.

Alex is currently a judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 1. He was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022.

Alex Salgado has a bachelor 27s degree from Texas Tech University and a law degree from Texas Southern University.

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- Handles cases for Class A misdemeanors–including assault of a family member, property theft between $750 and $2,500, and using force against a law enforcement officer when resisting or evading arrest–and Class B misdemeanors–including criminal mischief and property theft between $100 and $750.
- Serves as an appellate judge for cases from local courts. They work on all cases they receive until they are closed or appealed to a higher court.
- County criminal court-at-law judges 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 criminal 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 various misdemeanors and criminal appeals from local courts.

Harris County Criminal Court at Law Judge, Post 1, Democratic Primary

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