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Alvarez, Micaela

Born 1958 in Donna, TX

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Nominated by George W. Bush on June 16, 2004, to a seat vacated by David Hittner. Confirmed by the Senate on November 20, 2004, and received commission on December 13, 2004. Assumed senior status on June 8, 2023.

Education:
University of Texas, B.S., 1980
University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1989

Professional Career:

Private practice, McAllen, Texas, 1989-1995, 1997-2004
Presiding judge, Hidalgo County [Texas] One Hundred and Thirty-Ninth District Court, 1995-1996