Adrian A. Spears, II at a glance
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Adrian A. Spears, II
Court of Appeals Justice · Texas 4th Court of Appeals
Biography
Professional career
Education
Additional information
- Before joining the appellate court, he practiced in both state and federal courts across Texas
- representing governmental entities, businesses, and individuals in complex litigation from trial through appeal
- Committed to the fair, impartial, and disciplined application of the law, emphasizing judicial restraint, constitutional adherence, and respect for precedent
- He has been recognized by peers as one of San Antonio’s Top Attorneys in civil litigation and is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education programs
- Justice Spears sits on the Texas Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, where he reviews and decides complex civil and criminal appeals affecting individuals, families, businesses, and communities across 32 counties.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Filing requirements
Statewide
In Texas appellate courts, attorneys must electronically file civil and criminal documents, subject to a good-cause motion; self-represented parties may e-file but are not required to do so.
Attorneys in civil cases must electronically file documents. Attorneys in criminal cases must electronically file documents except for good cause shown in a motion filed in the appellate court.Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rule 9.2, Electronic Filing ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rule 9.2, Electronic Filing
Texas 4th Court of Appeals
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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Biography sources checked July 27, 2026.
Texas Judicial Branch official judicial roster
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View Texas Judicial Branch official judicial roster ↗Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rule 9.2, Electronic Filing
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rule 9.2, Electronic Filing ↗Texas 4th Court of Appeals official directory
Identity source · HTML · Source checked October 11, 2026
View Texas 4th Court of Appeals official directory ↗