Judge Jaime J. Munoz
Of Counsel
Jaime J. Munoz, Of Counsel at O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, has twenty-nine years of experience representing private citizens and public entities—municipalities, school districts, and counties—both in and out of the courtroom. A certified mediator (civil, family, parent coordination), Jaime previously served as a Magistrate Clerk in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, maintains his own practice, and serves as Justice of the Peace for Hidalgo County (Pct. 2, Pl. 2). He is deeply involved in community leadership across the Rio Grande Valley.
A certified mediator in civil law, family law, and parent coordination, Jaime pairs practical dispute-resolution skills with deep courtroom experience to help clients reach durable solutions.
Experience
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Law Offices of Jaime J. Munoz (1998–Present): Principal of a full-service practice representing clients across the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.
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Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2, Pl. 2, Hidalgo County (2014–Present): Serves the community in a judicial capacity.
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1997–1998): Magistrate Clerk.
Education & Certifications
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Pharr–San Juan–Alamo ISD — Graduate (1988)
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University of Texas–Pan American — Graduate (1992)
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Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law — Graduate (1996)
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University of Texas–Pan American — Certified Public Manager (2011)
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Certified Mediator: Civil Law • Family Law • Parent Coordination
Leadership & Community Involvement
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San Juan Nursing Home — Board of Directors, President
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Pharr Economic Development Corporation — Former Director; Current Legal Counsel
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PSJA Education Foundation — Vice President
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church — Rosary Team & Mass Lector
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Knights of Columbus — Fourth Degree Knight, Council #10380 (Alamo, Texas)
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Rotary Club of Pharr — President
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South Texas Justice of the Peace/Constables Association — President
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