Selina Mireles

Professional career

• Judge Mireles serves in the 4th and 5th Administrative Judicial Regions of the Texas Child Protection Court system
• The program is designed to divert youth from the traditional juvenile or criminal justice system, offering tailored support and community partnerships

Education

Additional information

• In 2026, Judge Mireles received the Impact of the Year Award from the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges for her leadership in advancing trauma‐informed justice and innovating solutions for vulnerable youth.
• Webb County Family Drug Treatment Court for parties with pending child protection cases.
• TEND Court — a youth‐centered specialty court for minors at risk of exploitation, human trafficking, or commercial sexual exploitation.
• Based at 1110 Victoria St., Ste.
• 105, Laredo, TX 78040, and can be reached at (956) 523‐4231.
• Recognized leader in Texas juvenile and family justice, combining judicial oversight with innovative, child‐focused interventions.
• Selina L. Mireles is the Associate Judge of the Child Protection Court for Webb, Zapata, Duval, and Jim Hogg counties, and presides over the Webb County Family Drug Treatment Court and the Texas Emergency Network Diversion (TEND) Court for youth in foster care.
• Her work in the Child Protection Court and TEND Court reflects a commitment to protecting vulnerable youth, promoting healing, and creating opportunities for lasting success.
• The award highlighted her work with the TEND Court, which has been recognized as a model for addressing the complex needs of youth at risk of commercial sexual exploitation and other forms of abuse.