Judge Arturo C. Nelson - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Arturo C. Nelson (Ret.) was a judge for the 138th District Court of Texas in Cameron County. He assumed the bench on January 1, 2007.

Prior to joining the District Court, Nelson presided as a municipal judge for the City of Brownsville Municipal Court.

Nelson earned a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University (Kingsville) in 1973. Then, in 1977, he completed a J.D. at the University of Michigan Law School.

He is a recipient of the Legal Education and Proficiency Award from the Cameron County Bar Association (2009, 2010).

Nelson is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Arturo C. Nelson

Jessica L. Montoya Flores vs Blanca Estela Gonzalez Zuniga

On April 10, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Nelson, Arturo presiding.

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Apr 10, 2023

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Disposed

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Aug 29, 2023

In the Matter of The State of Texas On Behalf of Karla Garcia vs Samantha Rodriguez

On January 20, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Nelson, Arturo presiding.

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Jan 20, 2023

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Disposed

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Aug 28, 2023

Carlos Gallo vs Elizabeth Astorga

On January 20, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Nelson, Arturo presiding.

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Jan 20, 2023

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Disposed

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Aug 28, 2023

Wells Fargo Bank, Na vs. Jason A Suarez

On December 12, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Nelson, Arturo presiding.

2 Files

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Dec 12, 2022

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Stipulated Judgment

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Sep 24, 2023

Wells Fargo Bank, Na vs. Ninfa Cantu

On November 28, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Nelson, Arturo presiding.

7 Files

Filed

Nov 28, 2022

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Default Judgment

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Aug 28, 2023

The State of Texas vs. Juan Manuel Elizondo, III,Evelyn Yosseth Guerra

On November 9, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Nelson, Arturo presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Nov 09, 2022

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Stipulated Judgment

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Criminal

Matter Type

Forfeiture

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Aug 28, 2023

Cameron County,South Texas Independent School District,City of San Benito,San Benito Consolidated Independent School District vs. Luis Humberto Garza ,Flores Zita Garza,Richard C. McKinney (In Rem),J. R. McKinney (In Rem)

On November 4, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Nelson, Arturo presiding.

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Nov 04, 2022

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Active

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Tax

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General Tax

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Aug 28, 2023

Leonel Fernandez vs Bertha C Fernandez

On October 11, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Nelson, Arturo presiding.

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Oct 11, 2022

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Aug 28, 2023

Wells Fargo Bank, Na vs. Keycia A Huerta

On September 19, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Nelson, Arturo presiding.

Filed

Sep 19, 2022

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Default Judgment

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Aug 28, 2023

Wells Fargo Bank, Na vs. Yolanda Aramburo

On August 31, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Nelson, Arturo presiding.

Filed

Aug 31, 2022

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Default Judgment

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Aug 28, 2023

Mark Vazquez vs. Olga Gonzales

On August 29, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Nelson, Arturo presiding.

Filed

Aug 29, 2022

Status

Dismissal

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Aug 28, 2023

Cameron County,City of Brownsville,Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District,South Texas Independent School District,Texas Southmost College District vs. David Luis Zepeda, Jr.,Jeanette Lerma,Midland Funding, LLC

On November 19, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Nelson, Arturo presiding.

5 Files

Filed

Nov 19, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Tax

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General Tax

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Aug 28, 2023

The State of Texas vs LUIS ESPINOZA

On October 6, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Nelson, Arturo presiding.

5 Files

Filed

Oct 06, 2021

Status

Default Judgment

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Aug 29, 2023

In Re: Petition Of: Ambrose Hernandez, Legacy Home Health Agency, Inc., Restorative Health Services, Llc Dba Coastal Home Health Care, And Legacy Home Care Services, Inc. Dba All Seasons Home Care, Petitoners, Requesting Depostion of: Rene Estrada, …

On June 1, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Nelson, Arturo presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Jun 01, 2021

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Dismissal

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Aug 29, 2023

Karina C. Alvarado vs Rosbel Gonzalez

On April 19, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Arturo Nelson presiding.

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Apr 19, 2021

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Active

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Dec 18, 2021

Cameron County et al vs Pineda, Martin

On April 15, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Arturo C. Nelson presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Apr 15, 2021

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Want of Prosecution

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Dec 24, 2022

The State of Texas vs RAUL VELEZ

On February 17, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Nelson, Arturo presiding.

4 Files

Filed

Feb 17, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Sep 20, 2023

Jessica Aguirre vs Eliud Aguirre

On December 31, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Nelson, Arturo Cisneros presiding.

Filed

Dec 31, 2020

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Dec 19, 2021

Cameron County,Rendition Penalty,Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District vs. Armatura LLC, A Texas Limited Liability Company

On December 31, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Nelson, Arturo Cisneros presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Dec 31, 2020

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Active

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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General Tax

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Sep 30, 2023

Cameron County,Brownsville Independent School District,City of Brownsville,City of San Benito,San Benito Consolidated Independent School District vs. Jacob Espinosa

On December 31, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Nelson, Arturo Cisneros presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Dec 31, 2020

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Active

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Sep 21, 2023

Cameron County,Point Isabel Independent School District,City of Port Isabel,Laguna Madre Water District vs. Richard Garza , doing business as P I Medicial Clinic

On December 31, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Nelson, Arturo Cisneros presiding.

1 File

Filed

Dec 31, 2020

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Active

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Tax

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General Tax

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Sep 24, 2023

Matias Gomez, Jr. vs. Maria Catalina Gomez and Maria Guadalupe Gomez

On December 29, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Nelson, Arturo Cisneros presiding.

15 Files

Filed

Dec 29, 2020

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Active

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Property

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General Property

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Sep 24, 2023

Ovation Services, LLC vs. Javier Gonzales De La Garza, ET AL

On December 28, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Nelson, Arturo Cisneros presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Dec 28, 2020

Status

Active

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Dec 19, 2021

Cameron County,Brownsville Independent School District,City of Brownsville vs. WRE Parnership, LTD. , doing business as Plaza Escondida,Plaza Escondida, whose home office address is

On December 28, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cameron County. Judge Nelson, Arturo Cisneros presiding.

4 Files

Filed

Dec 28, 2020

Status

Dismissal

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Cameron County

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Cameron County, TX

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Dec 14, 2022

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About

Arturo C. Nelson
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment 138th District Court of Texas	138th District Court of Texas
Election/Appointment 2012 - Re-elected; 2016 - Re-elected	2012 - Re-elected; 2016 - Re-elected
Education Bachelor's degree, Texas A&M University - Kingsville - 1973 J.D., University of Michigan Law School - 1977	Bachelor's degree, Texas A&M University - Kingsville - 1973 J.D., University of Michigan Law School - 1977