Judge Maria Aceves has more than 10 years of combined legal and judicial experience. She knows our civil process from every angle, having worked as a plaintiff's attorney and defense attorney before taking the bench. Judge Aceves also interned for a civil district court judge in Dallas County.
A good judge is independent, objective and focused on guiding proceedings so that the most just result possible is achieved. Judge Aceves wants everyone in her court to feel they have been heard and had a chance to tell their side of the story. She is genuinely committed to a fair process that puts justice first.
Judge Aceves has earned a strong reputation for hard work and excellence on the bench. She has implemented technologies and processes to make her court efficient so that cases keep moving.