Judge Velia J. Meza - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Velia J. Meza is a judge for the 226th District Court in Bexar County, Texas. She was elected to the bench in 2018 and re-elected in 2022.

Prior to her election, Meza was a sole practitioner in her own private practice, a law firm she opened in 2001. In that capacity, she represented individuals in criminal and family law cases.

Meza earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Columbia University in 1995. She then completed a J.D. at St. Mary's University School of Law in 2000.

Raised in El Paso, Texas, Meza and her husband, Cesar, have three children. Cesar works as a financial advisor, serving small business owners and their families in South Texas. The family attends Life Church.

She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Velia J. Meza

The State of Texas VS JOE DAVID RAMIREZ, ET AL

On November 30, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

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Nov 30, 2021

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Nisi Order

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Sep 11, 2023

The State of Texas VS IRVING LOPEZ, ET AL

On November 30, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

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Nov 30, 2021

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Stipulated Judgment

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

The State of Texas VS NARCISO RICARTE III, ET AL

On November 30, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

Filed

Nov 30, 2021

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Nisi Order

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

The State of Texas VS JOHN CRUTCHFIELD, ET AL

On November 30, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

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Nov 30, 2021

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Stipulated Judgment

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

The State of Texas VS EVELYN MARIE SALINAS,ET AL

On November 22, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

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Nov 22, 2021

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Stipulated Judgment

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

The State of Texas VS JOE MICHAEL HERNANDEZ,ET AL

On November 22, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

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Nov 22, 2021

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Stipulated Judgment

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

The State of Texas VS JOHN DAVID HERNANDEZ,ET AL

On November 22, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

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Nov 22, 2021

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Stipulated Judgment

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

The State of Texas VS RAYMOND JESSE III GARZA,ET AL

On November 22, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

Filed

Nov 22, 2021

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Stipulated Judgment

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

The State of Texas VS JOHN CRUTCHFIELD,ET AL

On November 22, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

Filed

Nov 22, 2021

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Stipulated Judgment

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

The State of Texas VS EVELYN MARIE SALINAS,ET AL

On November 22, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

Filed

Nov 22, 2021

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Stipulated Judgment

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

The State of Texas VS SYLVIA RAMIREZ

On November 1, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

Filed

Nov 01, 2021

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Stipulated Judgment

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

The State of Texas VS SYLVIA RAMIREZ

On November 1, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

Filed

Nov 01, 2021

Status

Nisi Order

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Sep 10, 2023

The State of Texas VS FRANCISCO JAVIER GARZA,ET AL

On October 15, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

Filed

Oct 15, 2021

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Stipulated Judgment

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

The State of Texas VS CHEYENNE CAN MITCHELL FRAZIER

On October 11, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

Filed

Oct 11, 2021

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Stipulated Judgment

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

The State of Texas VS LETICIA GALAN,ET AL

On October 5, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

Filed

Oct 05, 2021

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Stipulated Judgment

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

The State of Texas VS NICHOLAS FLORES,ET AL

On October 5, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

Filed

Oct 05, 2021

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Stipulated Judgment

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

The State of Texas VS LETICIA BUGARIN,AT AL

On October 5, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

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Oct 05, 2021

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Stipulated Judgment

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

The State of Texas VS VICENTE LOPEZ,ET AL

On September 17, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

Filed

Sep 17, 2021

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Stipulated Judgment

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

The State of Texas VS BRIAN LEE BOLES,ET AL

On September 17, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

Filed

Sep 17, 2021

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Stipulated Judgment

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

The State of Texas VS JUSTIN DONNELL VASQUEZ,ET AL

On August 27, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

Filed

Aug 27, 2021

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Stipulated Judgment

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

The State of Texas VS LORI ANN ROBERTS,ET AL

On August 27, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

Filed

Aug 27, 2021

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Stipulated Judgment

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

The State of Texas VS DANIEL CASILLAS,ET AL

On August 20, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

Filed

Aug 20, 2021

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Stipulated Judgment

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

The State of Texas VS JOSHUA ADAM HALL,ET AL

On August 20, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

Filed

Aug 20, 2021

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

The State of Texas VS GENIE MARIE ZAVALA, ET AL

On July 8, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bexar County. Judge MEZA, VELIA J presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2021

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

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Bexar County

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Bexar County, TX

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

About

Velia J. Meza
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment 226th District Court of Texas, Department 226th Criminal District Court	226th District Court of Texas, Department 226th Criminal District Court
Election/Appointment 2018 - 226th District Court of Texas; 2022 - Re-election	2018 - 226th District Court of Texas; 2022 - Re-election
Education Bachelor's degree, Columbia University - 1995 J.D., St. Mary's University School of Law - 2000	Bachelor's degree, Columbia University - 1995 J.D., St. Mary's University School of Law - 2000
Official Website www.bexar.org	www.bexar.org