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Carlos Alberto Aguayo received a bachelor's degree in economics from The University of Texas-Pan American and a law degree from the South Texas College of Law Houston. He is married.

Carlos is an assistant district attorney for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. He is also lawyer and solo practitioner who specializes in criminal defense.

Carlos Alberto Aguayo's campaign for Judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law #3 is his second run for public office. He previously ran for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 5 in 2022 and did not win.

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Carlos's campaign for judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law #3 is his second run for public office. He previously ran for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 5 in 2022 and did not win.

Believes having practiced law as a prosecutor and defense attorney allows him to be "truly impartial."

Handles thousands of cases and tried 22 jury trials, including murder cases and other first-degree felonies.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecutes civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervises legal and clerical staff, and conducts interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- Believes having practiced law as a prosecutor and defense attorney allows him to be "truly impartial."
- Handles thousands of cases and tried 22 jury trials, including murder cases and other first-degree felonies.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecutes civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervises legal and clerical staff, and conducts interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

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Judicial Administration

Running for judge to bring "fairness, balance, and integrity to the courtroom."

Promises to "uphold the Constitution, ensure equal justice for all, and make our county courts a place where fairness is not just promised, but delivered."

- Running for judge to bring "fairness, balance, and integrity to the courtroom."
- Promises to "uphold the Constitution, ensure equal justice for all, and make our county courts a place where fairness is not just promised, but delivered."

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Part of the Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus.

- Part of the Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus.

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Carlos Alberto Aguayo

Carlos is an Assistant District Attorney for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. He is also lawyer and solo practicioner who specializes in criminal defense.

- Believes having practiced law as a prosecutor and defense attorney allows him to be "truly impartial."
- Handles thousands of cases and tried 22 jury trials, including murder cases and other first-degree felonies.

Carlos is an attorney. He has experience as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney.

Carlos previously ran for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 5 in 2022 but did not win. 

Carlos Alberto Aguayo previously ran for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 5 in 2022 and did not win.

I have practiced law from both sides, as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney. Over the course of my career, I’ve handled thousands of cases and tried 22 jury trials, including many murder cases and other serious first-degree felonies.

Carlos is an attorney. He works in private practice, where he has handled thousands of cases and tried 22 jury trials, including many murder cases and other serious first-degree felonies. He previously worked as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney.

Carlos Alberto Aguayo's campaign for Judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law #3 is his first entry into politics.