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Javier Montemayor, Jr. Laredo Municipal Court · Municipal Judge ## Profile - Court: Laredo Municipal Court - State: Texas - Role: Municipal Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-27 ## 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 ### limited criminal remote appearance Scope: statewide For the specific fine-and-cost hearings governed by Articles 45A.258 and 45A.259, a justice or municipal judge may allow a defendant to appear by telephone or videoconference when an in-person appearance would impose undue hardship. Evidence excerpt: If the justice or judge determines that requiring a defendant to appear before the justice or judge in person for a hearing under Article 45A.258 or 45A.259 would impose an undue hardship on the defendant, the justice or judge may allow the defendant to appear by telephone or videoconference. [Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/pdf/CR.45A.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://card.txcourts.gov/directorysearch.aspx) - [Official roster](https://card.txcourts.gov/directorysearch.aspx) - [Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster](https://card.txcourts.gov/directorysearch.aspx) - [Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/pdf/CR.45A.pdf) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/f-javier-montemayor-jr", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/f-javier-montemayor-jr", "name": "F. Javier Montemayor, Jr. | KnowJudges", "description": "F. Javier Montemayor, Jr., Laredo Municipal Court. 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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. ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-7a6578736340dbebb75e89c7) — 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://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/pdf/CR.45A.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26. - [Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-0fa5a7f51969f3609de00053) — 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://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/pdf/CR.45A.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26.