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# Elizabeth Martinez

San Antonio Immigration Court · Immigration Judge

## Profile

- Court: San Antonio Immigration Court
- State: Texas
- Role: Immigration Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-08-30

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### individual hearing filing deadlines

Scope: courtwide

For non-detained individual calendar hearings, advance filings are generally due at least 30 days before the hearing and responses are due within 10 days after the original filing; detained-case deadlines are set by the immigration judge.

Evidence excerpt: For individual calendar hearings involving represented, non-detained aliens, amendments to applications for relief, additional supporting documents, updates to witness lists, and other such documents must be submitted at least thirty (30) days in advance of the individual calendar hearing.

[EOIR Policy Manual, Part II, Chapter 2.1 - Delivery and Receipt](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-2-1)
Source checked: 2026-07-30

### exhibit pagination and index

Scope: courtwide

Briefs, motions, and exhibits should use consecutive page numbers, and proposed exhibits or supporting documents should include a table of contents identifying page numbers.

Evidence excerpt: All documents, including briefs, motions, and exhibits, should always be paginated by consecutive numbers placed at the bottom center or bottom right-hand corner of each page.

[EOIR Policy Manual, Part II, Chapter 2.3 - Documents](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-2-3)
Source checked: 2026-07-30

### witness list contents

Scope: courtwide

A witness list should identify each non-respondent witness, summarize the expected testimony, estimate its length, state the testimony language, and include a CV or resume for an expert.

Evidence excerpt: A witness list should include the following information for each witness, except the respondent: the name of the witness; if applicable, the alien registration number (A number); a written summary of the testimony; the estimated length of the testimony; the language in which the witness will testify; and a curriculum vitae or resume, if called as an expert.

[EOIR Policy Manual, Part II, Chapter 2.3 - Documents](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-2-3)
Source checked: 2026-07-30

### interpreter request deadline

Scope: courtwide

A respondent or practitioner should request an interpreter no later than 30 days before the hearing at which interpreter services will be needed.

Evidence excerpt: The respondent or the respondent’s attorney / practitioner of record should request an interpreter no later than 30 days before the next hearing where the interpreter services will be needed.

[EOIR Policy Manual, Part II, Chapter 3.10 - Interpreters](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-10)
Source checked: 2026-07-30

### addressing the judge

Scope: courtwide

Address the immigration judge as “Your Honor” or “Judge,” and stand when the judge enters and exits the courtroom.

Evidence excerpt: The Immigration Judge should be addressed as either “Your Honor” or “Judge __.”

[EOIR Policy Manual, Part II, Chapter 3.11 - Courtroom Decorum](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-11)
Source checked: 2026-07-30

### oral argument direction

Scope: courtwide

Except when questioning witnesses, direct oral argument and statements to the immigration judge rather than debating the opposing party.

Evidence excerpt: All oral argument and statements made during a hearing must be directed to the Immigration Judge.

[EOIR Policy Manual, Part II, Chapter 3.11 - Courtroom Decorum](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-11)
Source checked: 2026-07-30

### recording and electronic devices

Scope: courtwide

Only the immigration judge may record a hearing; practitioners of record may use silent electronic devices only for immediately relevant court business and subject to the judge’s control.

Evidence excerpt: No device of any kind, including cameras, video recorders, and cassette recorders, may be used by any person other than the Immigration Judge to record any part of a hearing.

[EOIR Policy Manual, Part II, Chapter 3.12 - Electronic Devices](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-12)
Source checked: 2026-07-30

### individual hearing presentation

Scope: courtwide

At an individual calendar hearing, be prepared to make opening and closing statements, raise evidentiary objections, present witnesses and evidence, and cross-examine opposing witnesses.

Evidence excerpt: While the Immigration Judge decides how each hearing is conducted, parties should be prepared to:

[EOIR Policy Manual, Part II, Chapter 3.15 - Individual Calendar Hearing](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-15)
Source checked: 2026-07-30

### hearing mode confirmation

Scope: courtwide

If the hearing medium is uncertain or an internet-based hearing cannot be accessed, contact the hearing immigration court; unrepresented respondents default to in-person hearings.

Evidence excerpt: Respondents who do not have a representative of record will always have a default hearing medium of in-person, regardless of the indication below.

[Find an Immigration Court and Access Internet-Based Hearings](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/find-immigration-court-and-access-internet-based-hearings)
Source checked: 2026-07-30

### internet hearing recording

Scope: courtwide

Photographing or recording any part of an internet-based immigration hearing is prohibited and may result in penalties.

Evidence excerpt: Photographing or recording through the internet to capture any part of the hearing is strictly prohibited and subject to possible penalties.

[Find an Immigration Court and Access Internet-Based Hearings](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/find-immigration-court-and-access-internet-based-hearings)
Source checked: 2026-07-30

### courtroom technology

Scope: courtwide

Bexar County publishes operating guidance for courtroom presentation equipment, including V Cart displays, BARCO wireless casting, ELMO document cameras, and audio or video playback.

Evidence excerpt: Upgraded equipment is in all courtrooms in the Bexar County Courthouse including civil, criminal, probate, county, and district courts.

[Bexar County Courtrooms Technology & Equipment Guide](https://www.bexar.org/DocumentCenter/View/31807/Courtroom-Technology--Equipment-Guide)
Source checked: 2026-07-28

### audio video and exhibits

Scope: courtwide

The guide recommends using the ELMO to publish pictures and the V Cart or courtroom CPU for video and audio playback, while warning counsel not to display work product or evidence not yet admitted.

Evidence excerpt: Any videos or audio recordings play better on the V Cart/ CPU.

[Bexar County Courtrooms Technology & Equipment Guide](https://www.bexar.org/DocumentCenter/View/31807/Courtroom-Technology--Equipment-Guide)
Source checked: 2026-07-28

### pretrial trial materials

Scope: courtwide

For an assigned jury trial, motions in limine, proposed jury charges, and motions concerning party alignment or peremptory strikes must be delivered to all parties by noon on the last business day before trial.

Evidence excerpt: Motions in Limine, proposed Jury Charges, and motions to realign parties or equalize peremptory strikes must be delivered to all parties by noon on the last business day before the trial date.

[Bexar County Civil District Court Local Rules](https://www.bexar.org/DocumentCenter/View/55973/Bexar-County-Civil-District-Court-Local-Rules)
Source checked: 2026-07-28


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/find-immigration-court-and-access-internet-based-hearings)
- [Official roster](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/find-immigration-court-and-access-internet-based-hearings)
- [DOJ EOIR current immigration judge directory](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/immigration-judge-directory)
- [Bexar County 73rd Civil District Court official judicial roster](https://www.bexar.org/1780/73rd-Civil-District-Court)
- [EOIR Policy Manual, Part II, Chapter 2.1 - Delivery and Receipt](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-2-1)
- [EOIR Policy Manual, Part II, Chapter 2.3 - Documents](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-2-3)
- [EOIR Policy Manual, Part II, Chapter 3.10 - Interpreters](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-10)
- [EOIR Policy Manual, Part II, Chapter 3.11 - Courtroom Decorum](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-11)
- [EOIR Policy Manual, Part II, Chapter 3.12 - Electronic Devices](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-12)
- [EOIR Policy Manual, Part II, Chapter 3.15 - Individual Calendar Hearing](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-15)
- [Find an Immigration Court and Access Internet-Based Hearings](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/find-immigration-court-and-access-internet-based-hearings)
- [Bexar County Courtrooms Technology & Equipment Guide](https://www.bexar.org/DocumentCenter/View/31807/Courtroom-Technology--Equipment-Guide)
- [Bexar County Civil District Court Local Rules](https://www.bexar.org/DocumentCenter/View/55973/Bexar-County-Civil-District-Court-Local-Rules)

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## Analytics

Published EOIR records include 320 asylum outcomes associated with this judge. Asylum was granted in 45 (14.1%) and denied in 266 (83.1%); 9 were other or procedural outcomes.



## EOIR recorded activity

| Measure | Count |
| --- | ---: |
| proceedingCount | 22540 |
| proceedingCaseCount | 22067 |
| completedProceedingCount | 16904 |
| scheduledHearingCount | 48207 |
| futureScheduledHearingCount | 11107 |
| applicationCount | 13757 |
| asylumApplicationCount | 5207 |
| asylumQualifyingDecisionCount | 320 |
| asylumGrantedCount | 45 |
| asylumDeniedCount | 266 |
| asylumOtherOrProceduralCount | 9 |
| asylumUnknownDecisionCount | 0 |
| representedCaseCount | 13246 |
| appealCount | 230 |

### yearlyProceedingSeries

| year | proceedingCount |
| --- | --- |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 36 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 82 |
| 2014 | 51 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2016 | 55 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 1470 |
| 2020 | 440 |
| 2021 | 1160 |
| 2022 | 3047 |
| 2023 | 5311 |
| 2024 | 2382 |
| 2025 | 4308 |
| 2026 | 3441 |

### yearlyAsylumApplicationSeries

| applicationYear | asylumApplicationCount |
| --- | --- |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 201 |
| 2020 | 113 |
| 2021 | 95 |
| 2022 | 369 |
| 2023 | 724 |
| 2024 | 1742 |
| 2025 | 1547 |
| 2026 | 336 |

### yearlyAsylumOutcomeSeries

| decisionYear | granted | denied | otherOrProcedural | qualifying | grantRate | denialRate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  |  |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |  |  |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 17 | 36 | 6 | 59 | 0.288136 | 0.610169 |
| 2020 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 28 | 0.25 | 0.75 |
| 2021 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0.363636 | 0.636364 |
| 2022 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0.15 | 0.85 |
| 2023 | 1 | 36 | 0 | 37 | 0.027027 | 0.972973 |
| 2024 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 0.25 | 0.75 |
| 2025 | 5 | 63 | 0 | 68 | 0.073529 | 0.926471 |
| 2026 | 2 | 67 | 0 | 69 | 0.028986 | 0.971014 |

### nationalityAsylumOutcomeSeries

| nationalityName | granted | denied | otherOrProcedural | qualifying | grantRate | denialRate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| HONDURAS | 7 | 48 | 0 | 55 | 0.127273 | 0.872727 |
| VENEZUELA | 3 | 38 | 0 | 41 | 0.073171 | 0.926829 |
| CUBA | 2 | 32 | 1 | 35 | 0.057143 | 0.914286 |
| MEXICO | 0 | 25 | 4 | 29 | 0 | 0.862069 |
| EL SALVADOR | 5 | 19 | 1 | 25 | 0.2 | 0.76 |
| COLOMBIA | 0 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 1 |
| NICARAGUA | 4 | 16 | 1 | 21 | 0.190476 | 0.761905 |
| GUATEMALA | 1 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0.0625 | 0.9375 |
| CAMEROON | 9 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| PERU | 0 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0.875 |
| DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0.333333 | 0.666667 |
| NEPAL | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| BANGLADESH | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.25 | 0.5 |
| ECUADOR | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0.25 | 0.75 |
| TURKIYE | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| CHINA | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0.333333 | 0.666667 |
| GUINEA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.666667 | 0.333333 |
| HAITI | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| INDIA | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| RUSSIA | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0.333333 | 0.666667 |
| AFGHANISTAN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| ANGOLA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| CONGO | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| ETHIOPIA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| COSTA RICA | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ERITREA | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| GABON | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HOLLAND | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PAKISTAN | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| RWANDA | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SENEGAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| TOGO | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| VIETNAM | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |

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## Biography

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### Additional information



## Published courtroom rules

### Shared court rules

- [Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-119ce7e69a3752f1da3cfce0) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim.  Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26.
- [Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-a5f587f769df9f3231ef4f9a) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim.  Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26.