A Judge Who Leads with Experience, Compassion, and Integrity
Judge Antonia “Toni” Arteaga is a lifelong public servant with nearly two decades of judicial experience. In 2008, she made history as the first woman elected to the 57th District Court in Bexar County – a court established more than a century ago.
Now in her fifth term, Judge Arteaga has presided over hundreds of complex civil cases, earning a reputation for fairness, preparedness, and respect for the law. Her experience extends far beyond the bench. She has served in leadership roles throughout the legal community, including:
◽Past President of the Texas Association of District Judges
◽President and Founding Member of Texas Latinx Judges
◽Bexar County Chair, National Association of Women Judges
Judge Arteaga is a frequent speaker, educator, and mentor. Her commitment to fairness and equity has earned her numerous recognitions, including being named a “Texas Gold Medal Judge” and receiving Mentor of the Year honors from St. Mary’s University School of Law Hispanic Law Alumni Association.
Raised in a small close-knit West Texas town as the youngest of eight daughters, Toni understands the value of hard work, education, and service. Now that her children are grown and attending college, she is stepping forward to continue that service on a broader scale – as your next Chief Justice of the Texas Fourth Court of Appeals.
Watch Judge Arteaga’s interview excerpt below!