Judge Sandra L. Watts - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Sandra L. Watts (Ret.) was a judge for the 117th District Court of Texas in Nueces County. She joined the bench on November 1, 2003. Watts retired on December 31, 2022.

Over the course of her judicial career, Watts was instrumental in the creation of the Nueces County Drug Court (Divert Court), the first specialized court in Nueces County. She also helped initiate and implement the Jury Online Response Program as well as the Pretrial Risk Assessment Program for Nueces County.

Watts earned a B.A. from Texas Tech University and an M.A. from Rice University. She spent the next several years teaching at Gregory-Portland High School. Then, in 1980, she completed a J.D. at South Texas College of Law Houston.

She is registered as a Democrat.

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On October 6, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Watts, Sandra L. presiding.

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Feb 01, 2024

In the Interest of Leovanni Enzo Flores

On January 6, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Sandra L. Watts presiding.

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Jan 06, 2023

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Jan 20, 2023

In the Matter of the Marriage of Alina Camille Avila and Miguel Quezada, Jr.

On December 30, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Sandra L. Watts presiding.

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Dec 30, 2022

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Mar 03, 2023

Jessica Chantel Sherman vs. William Preston Sherman

On December 29, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Sandra L. Watts presiding.

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Dec 29, 2022

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Feb 17, 2023

Jolene Jazz Gaona vs. Dennis Lee Stone, Jr.

On December 6, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Sandra L. Watts presiding.

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Dec 06, 2022

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Dec 14, 2022

In the Matter of the Marriage of Ashley Danielle Pena and Jon Michael T. Pena

On December 5, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Sandra L. Watts presiding.

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Dec 05, 2022

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Feb 09, 2023

In Re: Kaley Summer Miller

On November 29, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Sandra L. Watts presiding.

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Nov 29, 2022

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Dec 08, 2022

In Re: Valente Ahmad

On November 28, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Watts, Sandra L. presiding.

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Nov 28, 2022

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Dec 08, 2022

In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Nevolena Bernal Moreno and Crispin Moreno

On November 21, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Sandra L. Watts presiding.

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Nov 21, 2022

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Feb 11, 2023

In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Elodia Casarez and David Ray Casarez

On November 4, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Watts, Sandra presiding.

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Nov 04, 2022

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Jan 06, 2023

Borain Castro Capital Fund - I, LLC. vs. Irene M. Guerra

On October 24, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Sandra L. Watts presiding.

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Oct 24, 2022

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Feb 25, 2023

Jillian Dawn Jewell vs. Raymond Waggy

On October 14, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Sandra L. Watts presiding.

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Oct 14, 2022

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Oct 28, 2022

In the Interest of Mateo Jovani Datis-Cordero

On September 29, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Sandra L. Watts presiding.

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Sep 29, 2022

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Oct 28, 2022

In the Interest of Luke Isaiah Mendez

On September 22, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Sandra L. Watts presiding.

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Sep 22, 2022

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Oct 25, 2022

In Re: Shauna Nicole Montez

On September 20, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Sandra L. Watts presiding.

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Sep 20, 2022

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Oct 01, 2022

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On September 19, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Sandra L. Watts presiding.

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Sep 19, 2022

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Jan 26, 2023

In Re: Michael Angelo Chilton, II

On August 30, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Sandra L. Watts presiding.

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Aug 30, 2022

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Sep 08, 2022

Ex Parte: Kevin Duane Owens

On August 30, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Sandra L. Watts presiding.

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Aug 30, 2022

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Sep 02, 2022

Mary De La Rosa vs. Leslie Ann De La Rosa

On August 24, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Sandra L. Watts presiding.

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Aug 24, 2022

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Sep 08, 2022

In the Matter of the Marriage of Justin Matthew Garcia and Yvanna Gabriella Serrano

On August 18, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Sandra L. Watts presiding.

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Aug 18, 2022

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Sep 30, 2022

In the Matter of the Marriage of Juan Benito Deras and Jennifer Deras

On August 11, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Sandra L. Watts presiding.

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Aug 11, 2022

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Jan 06, 2023

Belinda Yvette Medina vs. Elijio Sanchez

On August 10, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Sandra L. Watts presiding.

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Aug 10, 2022

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Aug 25, 2022

Kathleen Fernande Cruz vs. Hilario Garcia

On August 10, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Watts, Sandra presiding.

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Aug 10, 2022

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Sep 14, 2022

In the Interest of Valentina Camilla Amor Gonzales

On August 9, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Nueces County. Judge Sandra L. Watts presiding.

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Aug 09, 2022

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About

Sandra L. Watts
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment 117th District Court of Texas	117th District Court of Texas
Election/Appointment 2002 - 117th District Court of Texas; 2006 - Re-elected; 2010 - Re-elected; 2014 - Re-elected; 2018 - Re-elected	2002 - 117th District Court of Texas; 2006 - Re-elected; 2010 - Re-elected; 2014 - Re-elected; 2018 - Re-elected
Education B.A., Texas Tech University M.A., Rice University J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston - 1980	B.A., Texas Tech University M.A., Rice University J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston - 1980