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Judge Linda Rodriguez

Judge Linda Rodriguez, County Court of Law #2


Judge Linda A. Rodriguez serves on the Hays County Court at Law #2, a position she has held since 1990.

The two County Courts at Law in Hays County have jurisdiction over criminal misdemeanor cases, civil cases, probate of wills and estates, guardianships, juvenile cases, mental and substance abuse commitments and land condemnations. They also share jurisdiction with the District Courts on family law cases.

A fifth generation resident of Hays County, Judge Rodriguez graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Journalism in 1978 and from U.T. Law School in 1982. During her years in law school, she worked as a constituent caseworker for the late U.S. Congressman J.J. Pickle. Prior to her election, she was in private practice as an attorney handling criminal, probate and family law cases. She also served as Legal Aid Attorney for Community Action, Students Legal Advisor at Texas State University, and an Assistant Criminal District Attorney for four years in Hays County and a year in Caldwell County.

Her career is a series of “firsts”: She was the first female and first Hispanic prosecutor in both Hays and Caldwell Counties, as well as the first female or Hispanic judicial candidate elected countywide in Hays County. She is past president of the Hays County Bar Association, past president of the Gary Community Relations Council and a former board member of the Hays County Women’s Center.

She has served on campus and district leadership teams at Hays CISD, but most enjoys speaking to area students about careers in law and the dangers of driving while intoxicated. She is a frequent guest speaker at “Shattered Dreams” at Hays High School and Dripping Springs High School.

“It’s been an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Hays County, and I remind myself daily of this public trust. Seeking truth and justice in the courtroom continues to be exciting and fulfilling because every case is unique. As our county grows, so does our caseload, but I look forward to the challenges of another four years.”

Judge Rodriguez lives outside of Kyle with her three children, a daughter attending U.T., a son recently graduated from Hays High School, and a son attending Wallace Middle School.

Term expires Dec. 31, 2010



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