F. Javier Montemayor, Jr.

Professional career

• Seasoned attorney and community leader who was officially sworn in as Laredo’s first full-time Associate Municipal Court Judge in February 2026, bringing over 28 years of legal experience to the court
• In summary: F. Javier Montemayor, Jr. is now a key figure in Laredo’s judicial system, combining decades of legal practice, public service, and community leadership to strengthen the city’s municipal court and improve access to justice for residents

Education

Additional information

• Montemayor has held the role of President of the United ISD Board of Trustees since 2010
• Montemayor is a practicing attorney since 1997, graduated in law from Texas Southern University and holds a master’s in Political Science from Texas A&M International University and a bachelor’s in Political Science and History from Texas State University.
• On February 2, 2026, Laredo City Council confirmed Montemayor as Associate Municipal Court Judge, making him the city’s first full-time judge in this role.
• Hearing Master for the Texas Education Agency (appointed by the Texas Governor)
• The appointment was supported by the city’s leadership, including Mayor Víctor Treviño, who emphasized Montemayor’s commitment to fairness, integrity, and efficiency.
• He has litigated hundreds of cases in state and federal courts, with expertise in criminal defense and family law, and has maintained a private practice in Laredo for over 27 years.
• He took his oath before Judge Jesús “Chuy” Domínguez at the Municipal Court, with the goal of streamlining case processing, improving access to justice, and working closely with fellow judges.
• In his swearing-in remarks, Montemayor pledged to ensure fast, fair, and accessible justice, allowing citizens to “enter, be heard, and have their case addressed immediately”.
• He emphasized collaboration with other judges to prioritize urgent cases and build public trust in the municipal court.
• He has also been an adjunct instructor at Laredo College and Texas A&M International University, and has worked for the City of Laredo’s Community Development Department.
• representing District 5.
• He has received LULAC awards for Higher Education and Tejano Achiever, and has been active in civic, professional, and religious organizations.