Judge Janet L. Leal - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Janet L. Leal is a judge for the 103rd District Court of Texas in Cameron County. She was elected to the bench in 2006.

Prior to her election, Leal began her judicial career as a judge for the Cameron County Court at Law No. 1. She held that position for four years.

Leal earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas-Pan American in 1984. Then, in 1987, she completed a J.D. at South Texas College of Law Houston.

She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Janet L. Leal

Cameron County,South Texas Independent School District,City of San Benito,San Benito Consolidated Independent School District vs. Higinio Barron ,Maria Magdalena Barron (As to Tract 1 Only)

On May 28, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

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May 28, 2024

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103rd District Court

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Cameron County, TX

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May 28, 2024

In the Matter ofArturo Guajardo

On May 28, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

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May 28, 2024

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Pending

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103rd District Court

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Cameron County, TX

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Criminal

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Expunction

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May 28, 2024

Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. vs. Michelle Marie Salinas,Jose Luis Herrera,Crystal Herrera, The Unknown Heirs at Law of Hector Herrera, Deceased

On May 28, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

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May 28, 2024

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103rd District Court

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Cameron County, TX

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Property

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Quiet Title

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May 28, 2024

Brownsville Independent School District vs. Manuel Barragan,Sofia Barragan,Antonio Rodriguez,Manuel Barragan,,Margarita Barragan, DISCOVER BANK

On May 28, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

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May 28, 2024

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Pending

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103rd District Court

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Cameron County, TX

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May 28, 2024

Susana Morales,Robert Lewis vs. Daniel Gomez,Humberto Gomez

On May 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

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May 24, 2024

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Pending

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Cameron County, TX

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Cameron County, South Texas Independent School District, City of San Benito, San Benito Consolidated Independent School District vs. Salvador R Castillo ,Elizabeth L Castillo ,Demetrius Granado(as to year 2021)

On May 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

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May 24, 2024

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Cameron County, TX

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May 24, 2024

Cameron County, South Texas Independent School District, Rio Hondo Independent School District vs. Policarpo C Garcia ,Estela Garcia

On May 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

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May 24, 2024

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Cameron County, TX

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May 24, 2024

Cameron County,South Texas Independent School District,Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District vs. Ninfa Galvan Cantu

On May 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

2 Files

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May 24, 2024

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Pending

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103rd District Court

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Cameron County, TX

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May 28, 2024

City of La Feria, Brownsville Independent School District vs. Martha Sue Hockaday

On May 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

1 File

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May 24, 2024

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103rd District Court

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Cameron County, TX

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May 24, 2024

Cameron County,South Texas Independent School District,San Benito Consolidated Independent School District vs. Irma Paredes,Jesus Jacobo Araiza

On May 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

2 Files

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May 24, 2024

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Cameron County, TX

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May 24, 2024

LLM Holdings, LLC vs. Alice Arzola Brady

On May 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

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May 23, 2024

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103rd District Court

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Cameron County, TX

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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May 24, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS vs. JONATHAN ARMANDO LEDEZMA ARAGUZ, WENDY JANET PENA

On May 21, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

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May 21, 2024

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103rd District Court

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Cameron County, TX

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Family

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Child Support

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May 22, 2024

Ramon Jimminez vs Maria Juana Jimenez

On May 21, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

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May 21, 2024

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Cameron County, TX

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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May 21, 2024

Xiomara Arguelles Hernandez vs Joselyn Reyes

On May 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

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May 20, 2024

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Cameron County, TX

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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May 20, 2024

Pedro Guadalupe Rios Martinez vs Esmeralda Ruby Gonzalez

On May 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

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May 20, 2024

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Cameron County, TX

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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May 20, 2024

Raquel Aydee Gonzalez vs Jesus Gerardo Barrera

On May 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

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May 17, 2024

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103rd District Court

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Cameron County, TX

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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May 17, 2024

Paulene Garcia Reyna vs Homer Reyna, Jr.

On May 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

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May 17, 2024

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Cameron County, TX

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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May 18, 2024

Cameron County, South Texas Independent School District, Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, City of Harlingen vs. Orencio Martinez ,Ruby Cavazos

On May 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

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May 17, 2024

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May 18, 2024

Julie Martin vs. Charles Martin and Chrissy Martin

On May 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

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May 17, 2024

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103rd District Court

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Cameron County, TX

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Torts

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Automobile

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May 20, 2024

Adela Diaz FunezVSUnknown Father

On May 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

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May 16, 2024

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May 16, 2024

STATE OF TEXAS vs. JOSUE ZAMARRIPA, JR , MAYRA COLLINS

On May 15, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

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May 15, 2024

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Family

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May 16, 2024

Maricarmen Perez,Mia Arredondo vs. Lowe's Home Center, L.L.C,,Raul Quintero

On May 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

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May 13, 2024

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Cameron County, TX

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Torts

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May 13, 2024

Cameron County,South Texas Independent School District,Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District,City of Harlingen vs. Asencion Rodriguez (Deceased),Teresa Rodriguez

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

1 File

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May 10, 2024

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103rd District Court

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Cameron County, TX

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Tax

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General Tax

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May 10, 2024

LLM Holdings LLC vs. Transverse Insurance Company

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Leal, Janet presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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Active

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103rd District Court

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Cameron County, TX

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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May 13, 2024

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About

Janet L. Leal
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment 103rd District Court of Texas, Department 3rd Floor, Judicial Building	103rd District Court of Texas, Department 3rd Floor, Judicial Building
Election/Appointment 2006 - 103rd District Court; 2010- Re-elected; 2014- Re-elected; 2018- Re-elected; 2022- Re-elected	2006 - 103rd District Court; 2010- Re-elected; 2014- Re-elected; 2018- Re-elected; 2022- Re-elected
Previous Appointment Cameron County Court at Law No. 1	Cameron County Court at Law No. 1
Education Bachelor's degree, University of Texas-Pan American - 1984 J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston - 1987	Bachelor's degree, University of Texas-Pan American - 1984 J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston - 1987