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The Fourth Court of Appeals

San Antonio, Texas- The judiciary branch is often the least noticed part of government although the decisions made by judges really have a big affect on our everyday lives. While many voters are familiar with the legislative and executive branches and the races to elect representatives in these areas of government, they are sometimes uninformed when it comes to the judicial branch.

Many voters have been asking, “So what is the Fourth Court of Appeals? What is it’s purpose, and what area does it encompass?” Here is some information explaining the role of the court and listing the counties that fall under its jurisdiction from the Fourth Court of Appeals website followed by some maps outlining the district.

“The Fourth Court of Appeals was created in 1893 out of territory taken from the First and Third courts of civil appeals. It has intermediate appellate jurisdiction of both civil and criminal cases appealed from lower courts in thirty-two counties of Texas; in civil cases where judgment rendered exceeds $100, exclusive of costs, and other civil proceedings as provided by law; and in criminal cases except in post -conviction writs of habeas corpus and where the death penalty has been imposed.

The Fourth Court of Appeals is comprised of seven Justices who hear cases from thirty-two counties located in South Texas and the Texas Hill Country. The counties served by the Fourth Court of Appeals are:

Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Brooks, Dimmit, Duval, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, La Salle, Mason, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Menard, Real, Starr, Sutton, Uvalde, Val Verde, Webb, Wilson, Zapata, Zavala."

http://www.4thcoa.courts.state.tx.us/

La Prensa Foundation Honors Justice Marialyn Barnard

May 14th, 2010

San Antonio, TX- The La Prensa Foundation held it's 14th Annual Salute to Outstanding Women in Action Friday. Several honorees were awarded in many fields. Justice Barnard was honored to be presented with the Foundation's Legal Award.

Click here to view the La Prensa Foundation Salute to Outstanding Women in Action Honorees

A New Addition to the Family!

Monday April 19th, 2010

Justice Barnard and her husband Gary, were blessed by a second grandchild today. Benjamin Parker Cone, weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz, was born to their daughter Brandi and son-in-law Brandon. Benjamin has a big brother, Wendell who will be celebrating his second birthday on May 1st.

Justice Marialyn Barnard Endorsed by Well Respected Leaders in the Community

Friends of Justice Marialyn Barnard

Texas Court of Appeals, Fourth District

March 23, 2010

Dear Friends,

We are supporting and endorsing Justice Marialyn Barnard to keep her on the Fourth Court of Appeals, and we are asking you to join us. Marialyn has the experience, is knowledgeable, and applies the law fairly to all who come before the court. Justice Barnard is a hard-worker on the court and off the court. Learn more about Marialyn at www.justicebarnard.com.