Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Oscar O.J. Hale Jr. is a judge of the 406th District Court of Texas in Webb County. He was elected to the bench in 2004.

Over the course of his judicial career, Hale is credited with being the first judge in Webb County to openly allow cameras in the courtroom, granting the media more access to the courts and making court proceedings more transparent. He also established the Let's All Rise to the Challenge Program (an intervention measure for young adults at risk of developing drug and alcohol addiction), the Drug Court Program (a chemical dependency treatment program for adults who commit drug-related crimes), the Veterans Treatment Program, and the Courts in Schools Program.

Hale earned a B.A. from Laredo State University in 1991. He then completed a J.D. at Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 1995.

After graduating from law school, Hale entered into private practice. He worked in that capacity until 1997, at which time he became an assistant district attorney for the Webb County District Attorney’s Office. In that capacity, he helped create the warrant enforcement division for Webb County, and he helped revise the Local Rules for Webb County.

His memberships have included the State Bar of Texas Criminal Jury Panel (2009 to 2012).

He is a recipient of the Pioneer Award from the Webb County Domestic Violence Coalition (2008).

Hale is a registered Democrat.

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2024FLG000659D4

On April 24, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Webb County. Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding.

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Apr 24, 2024

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Webb County, TX

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On April 19, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Webb County. Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding.

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Apr 19, 2024

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Webb County, TX

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SIEMENS FINANCIAL SERVICES INCVS.DUBAI TRUCK LINES INC,JORGE ARCE, Jr.

On April 11, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Webb County. Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding.

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Apr 11, 2024

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Webb County, TX

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May 20, 2024

Ivan MendezVS.State of Texas

On April 2, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Webb County. Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding.

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Apr 02, 2024

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Webb County, TX

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Apr 06, 2024

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On April 2, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Webb County. Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding.

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Apr 02, 2024

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Webb County, TX

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Apr 29, 2024

Timothy Duckworth VS. The State of Texas

On March 26, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Webb County. Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding.

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Mar 26, 2024

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Webb County, TX

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Apr 04, 2024

Paulina Salinas VS. THE STATE OF TEXAS

On March 25, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Webb County. Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding.

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Mar 25, 2024

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Webb County, TX

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Apr 15, 2024

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On March 22, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Webb County. Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding.

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Mar 22, 2024

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Webb County, TX

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May 15, 2024

EMETRIO MENDEZ-VALLE VS. IN THE MATTER OF

On March 21, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Webb County. Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding.

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Mar 21, 2024

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Webb County, TX

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Apr 04, 2024

ANDRES DELGADO HERNANDEZ VS. GERARDO ALFREDO OJEDA,LEE ROY VILLEGAS

On March 19, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Webb County. Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding.

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Mar 19, 2024

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Webb County, TX

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Apr 29, 2024

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On March 18, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Webb County. Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding.

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Mar 18, 2024

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Webb County, TX

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Apr 15, 2024

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On March 15, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Webb County. Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding.

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Mar 15, 2024

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Apr 17, 2024

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On March 13, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Webb County. Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding.

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Mar 13, 2024

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Webb County, TX

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May 16, 2024

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Mar 12, 2024

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Mar 26, 2024

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On March 11, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Webb County. Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding.

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Mar 11, 2024

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Apr 29, 2024

CARINA MEZA ANF OF C.R., A MINORVS.ALFREDO JOSE GARCIA, Jr.,ALFREDO GARCIA, III

On March 8, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Webb County. Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding.

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Mar 08, 2024

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Apr 15, 2024

THE CITY OF LAREDOVS.RAMIRO HERNANDEZ, Jr.

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Mar 05, 2024

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Mar 28, 2024

ALAN SANCHEZ VS. IN THE MATTER OF

On March 4, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Webb County. Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding.

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Mar 04, 2024

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Webb County, TX

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Mar 14, 2024

2024CVJ000386D4

On February 28, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Webb County. Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding.

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Feb 28, 2024

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Webb County, TX

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Mar 26, 2024

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On February 20, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Webb County. Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding.

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Feb 20, 2024

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May 16, 2024

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On February 7, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Webb County. Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding.

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Feb 07, 2024

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Webb County, TX

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Apr 15, 2024

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On February 6, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Webb County. Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding.

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Feb 06, 2024

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Webb County, TX

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Apr 13, 2024

Melina Marie Robles anf of T. R., A Minor VS. Oscar Beltran Lopez

On February 5, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Webb County. Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding.

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Feb 05, 2024

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Webb County, TX

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Apr 18, 2024

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On February 1, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Webb County. Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding.

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Feb 01, 2024

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Relief Denied

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Webb County

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Webb County, TX

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About

Oscar J. Hale, Jr.
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment 406th District Court of Texas, Department Suite 402	406th District Court of Texas, Department Suite 402
Election/Appointment 2004 - 406th District Court; 2008 - Re-elected; 2012 - Re-elected; 2016 - Re-elected; 2020 - Re-elected	2004 - 406th District Court; 2008 - Re-elected; 2012 - Re-elected; 2016 - Re-elected; 2020 - Re-elected
Education B.A., Laredo State University - 1991 J.D., Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law - 1995	B.A., Laredo State University - 1991 J.D., Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law - 1995

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	TX - 406th District Court of Texas
Clerk phone:	+1 (956) 523-4954
Fax:	+1 (956) 523-5074

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	406th District Court of Texas	Webb County, Texas
Assistant District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	Webb County, Texas
Attorney	Private Practice	None