Judge Arturo A. McDonald, Jr. - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Arturo A. McDonald, Jr. is a judge for the Cameron County Court at Law No. 1 in Texas. He was elected to the bench in 2006 and subsequently re-elected in 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022.

Prior to his election, McDonald served as a public defender for the 103rd District Court of Texas.

McDonald earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas-Pan American. Then, in 1998, he completed a J.D. at Oklahoma City University School of Law.

Recent Cases by Hon. Arturo A. McDonald, Jr.

American Express National Bank VS VALLEYWIDE PHARMACY AND DME, INC AND GEORGE ABAYOMI AKA ABAYOMI GEORGE AKA ANTHONY GEORGE

On May 28, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

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May 28, 2024

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Pending

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County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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May 28, 2024

Esequiel Enrique Salazar VS. Jose Rogelio Carcamo Chirinos

On May 28, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

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May 28, 2024

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Active

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County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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Torts

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Automobile

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May 28, 2024

Maricela Saldana Appellant Vs. Coare Fair Park Appellee

On May 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

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May 24, 2024

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County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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May 24, 2024

Maria Valdiviez A/N/F of A.G VS Domonique Joleen Solis

On May 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

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May 23, 2024

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Active

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County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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Torts

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Automobile

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May 23, 2024

RICARDO ESTRADA VS LOPEZ AUTO & RV SALES, INC

On May 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

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May 22, 2024

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Active

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County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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May 23, 2024

Monica Elizabeth Salinas v. Diego Alfredo Longoria

On May 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

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May 20, 2024

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County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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Torts

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Automobile

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May 20, 2024

Anzar Leonel Grimaldo VS Laura Patricia Baez

On May 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

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May 17, 2024

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Active

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County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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Torts

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Automobile

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May 17, 2024

Cristobal Garcia,Cleotilde Garcia,Eva Garcia VS Maria Rocha,Roberto Rocha

On May 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

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May 17, 2024

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Active

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County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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Torts

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Automobile

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May 17, 2024

Josvan Velez Torres and Stephanie Vargas Gordils VS. Ashley Ramirez and Solanjia Aguirre

On May 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

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May 16, 2024

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Active

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Court

County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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Torts

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Automobile

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May 16, 2024

TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC vs SPI CARMEN, LLC

On May 15, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

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May 15, 2024

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Active

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Court

County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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May 15, 2024

Ana Patricia Gutierrez vs Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Company

On May 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

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May 14, 2024

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Active

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Court

County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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May 14, 2024

Luis Villarreal VS Oscar Delgado,Jacqueline Delgado

On May 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Active

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Court

County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

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May 09, 2024

Michael Inguanti VS Margarita Cervantes, and Santos Cervantes

On May 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Active

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County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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May 15, 2024

THE STATE OF TEXAS v. EDWIN JAEL HERNANDEZ & ALLEGHENY CASUALTY COMPANY d/b/a LOPEZ BAIL BONDS INT'L

On May 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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Active

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Court

County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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May 08, 2024

THE STATE OF TEXAS v. EDWIN JAEL HERNANDEZ & ALLEGHENY CASUALTY COMPANY d/b/a LOPEZ BAIL BONDS INT'L

On May 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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Active

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County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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May 08, 2024

Berenice Cervantes- Castillo as Next Friend C.J., a Minor VS Sara Garcia-Espinosa, and Felipe Garcia

On May 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

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May 06, 2024

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Active

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County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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Torts

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Automobile

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May 07, 2024

Shiela Olivarez Individually, and As Next Friend Of H.R., H.S and A.S., Minors VS Ricardo Lopez

On May 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

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May 03, 2024

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Active

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County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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May 03, 2024

PNC Bank, National Association VS Carlos E Zapata Aka Carlos Zapata

On May 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

Filed

May 02, 2024

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Active

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Court

County Court at Law I

County

Cameron County, TX

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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May 02, 2024

CAPITAL ONE, N.A. vs GILBERTO SANCHEZ

On May 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

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May 01, 2024

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Active

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Court

County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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May 01, 2024

THE STATE OF TEXAS v. SAMUEL MORENO & ALLEGHENY CASUALTY COMPANY d/b/a ROQUE BAIL BONDS

On April 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 30, 2024

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Active

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Court

County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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May 01, 2024

American West Insurance Company a/s/o Elizabeth Heidinger VS Rafael Pena III and Karina Lopez

On April 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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Active

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County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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Torts

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Automobile

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Apr 30, 2024

SAN JUANITA HERRERA ALANIZ VS CHERI LYNN FONTENOT

On April 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 26, 2024

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Active

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Court

County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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Torts

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Automobile

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Apr 26, 2024

Amanda Resendez VS Lorraine Voigt and GEICO County Mutual Insurance Company

On April 25, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2024

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Active

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County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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Torts

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Automobile

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Apr 26, 2024

OSBALDO GUERRA VS ENRIQUE VALENZUELA

On April 25, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge McDonald, Arturo A., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2024

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Active

Judge

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Court

County Court at Law I

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Cameron County, TX

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Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

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About

Arturo A. McDonald, Jr.
Current Appointment Cameron County Court at Law No. 1	Cameron County Court at Law No. 1
Election/Appointment 2006 - Cameron County Court at Law No. 1; 2010 - Re-elected; 2014 - Re-elected; 2018 - Re-elected; 2022 - Re-elected	2006 - Cameron County Court at Law No. 1; 2010 - Re-elected; 2014 - Re-elected; 2018 - Re-elected; 2022 - Re-elected
Education Bachelor's degree, University of Texas-Pan American J.D., Oklahoma City University School of Law - 1998	Bachelor's degree, University of Texas-Pan American J.D., Oklahoma City University School of Law - 1998