Velia Meza

Velia Meza earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Columbia University in 1995 and a J.D. degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in 2000. Her career experience includes working as an attorney, judge, and adjunct professor. Meza has practiced in federal courts in the Western District of Texas, Southern District of Texas, and in the Southern District of Illinois.[1][2][3]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have effectively served as a Criminal District Court Judge for Bexar County over the last five years, diligently applying the law to complex legal and factual issues, relying on established legal precedents. Furthermore, my rulings have undergone scrutiny by Texas Courts of Appeals and have been consistently upheld. I ask for your vote in the Texas Democratic Primary for Justice of the 4th Court of Appeals, Place 2, as the future of South Texas requires a Justice with extensive experience in criminal matters.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Prior to being a Judge I was an Attorney in private practice and I represented citizens throughout South Texas.As both a Criminal District Court Judge and an Attorney, I have successfully presided over and participated in over 100 jury trials.I am dedicated to upholding the Rule of Law.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

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Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My mother is my greatest source of inspiration, and I greatly admire her.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

As judges, we play a crucial role on the front lines alongside law enforcement, responsible for authorizing the issuance of search warrants

Velia Meza did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.