Leticia Martinez Mendoza Runs for Webb County Court at Law No. 1 Judge

Longtime attorney and associate judge highlights experience and plans to address border community challenges.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Leticia Martinez Mendoza, a 65-year-old attorney with over 40 years of legal experience, is running for the position of Webb County Court at Law No. 1 Judge. Mendoza has served as an associate judge for the past 7 years and has advocated on both sides of the courtroom, handling a wide range of cases. As a border community, Laredo faces unique challenges that Mendoza plans to address if elected, including the growing issue of youth vaping, recurring domestic violence offenders, and high failure to appear rates.

Why it matters

The Webb County Court at Law No. 1 Judge plays a critical role in overseeing cases in the Laredo area, which faces distinct challenges as a border community. Mendoza's extensive legal experience and time as an associate judge provide her with unique insights into the court's operations and the needs of the local population.

The details

Mendoza has a diverse legal background, having worked as an attorney in a law firm, as an assistant county attorney, a juvenile prosecutor, a criminal defense attorney, a solo practitioner, a litigator, a mediator, and an associate judge. She has practiced in all areas of law, including family, estates, probate, criminal, business, appellate, and real estate. As an associate judge, Mendoza has initiated programs to help the courts run more efficiently, such as a special docket to address the growing vaping problem among youth and a system to mediate cases, especially those involving financial hardship.

  • Mendoza has served as an associate judge for the past 7 years.
  • She is running for the Webb County Court at Law No. 1 Judge position in the 2026 election.

The players

Leticia Martinez Mendoza

A 65-year-old attorney with over 40 years of legal experience, including serving as an associate judge for the past 7 years.

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What they’re saying

“My 40-year experience as a practicing attorney, over 7 of which have been as the Associate Judge of the Webb CountyCourts at Law. I have been an associate in a law firm, an assistant county attorney, a prosecutor of Juvenile cases, a criminal defense attorney, a solo practitioner, a litigator, a mediator, a current associate judge and magistrate. I have advocated both sides of the issues.”

— Leticia Martinez Mendoza, Candidate for Webb County Court at Law No. 1 Judge (lmtonline.com)

What’s next

Mendoza will continue her campaign for the Webb County Court at Law No. 1 Judge position, leading up to the 2026 election.

The takeaway

As an experienced attorney and associate judge, Leticia Martinez Mendoza is well-positioned to address the unique challenges facing Laredo's border community if elected as the Webb County Court at Law No. 1 Judge, including issues related to youth vaping, domestic violence, and failure to appear rates.