Author Archives: Reuben Amaro

The District Court has set a plea hearing for Defendant Patrick Wood Crusius on February 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. MST. The hearing will take place in Courtroom Number 812 on the Eighth Floor of the United States Courthouse, 525 Magoffin Avenue, El Paso, Texas. Because there is limited capacity in Courtroom Number 812, the Court will make additional space available to members of the press and public who want to view the hearing. The Court will provide an internal video and audio feed of Continue reading →

Due to inclement weather, the Pecos U.S. Courthouse will be closed all day Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

Due to inclement weather, the Alpine U.S. Courthouse will be closed all day Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

With the authorization of the United States Judicial Conference, the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas is accepting applications for the appointment of two positions as full-time United States Magistrate Judges in Del Rio, Texas. The application must be received no later than 5:00 PM (Central Time) Friday, February 3, 2023.Questions may be directed to Human Resources, (210)249-4034 or TXWRecruitment@txwd.uscourts.gov. Additional information regarding the appointment and an application form are listed below. Public Notice For Appointment of United States Magistrate Judges, Continue reading →

The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas is recruiting for a term law clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Chestney. The term law clerk assists the magistrate judge with the civil docket by preparing the judge for hearings, researching legal issues, and drafting initial drafts of orders and reports and recommendations. The term law clerk also supports the magistrate judge with the criminal docket by managing warrant and other requests from the U.S. Attorney’s Office and by researching criminal law and Continue reading →

The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas is seeking applicants for a Term Judicial Law Clerk position to support a Magistrate Judge in the El Paso Office. The law clerk’s primary responsibility is to assist the magistrate judge in actively managing the civil docket, ensuring that cases reach trial or settlement through efficient discovery and motion practice. The law clerk also supports the magistrate judge in their criminal duties by providing research and drafting on criminal law and procedure issues as Continue reading →

By Order of the Court, the Albert Armendariz Sr. United States Courthouse in El Paso will be closed to the public on Friday, November 18, 2022 from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Orders have been entered regarding office closures during the upcoming holiday season. These orders effect the U.S. District Court, U.S. Magistrate Court, U.S. District Clerk’s Office, Executive Offices of the Clerk, U.S. Probation Office, U.S. Pretrial Services Office and the Federal Public Defender. To get more information about the closures, you can find the orders under the Court Info menu and then click on Court Holidays.

The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas is recruiting for a term law clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Henry Bemporad. The term law clerk assists the magistrate judge with the civil docket by preparing and assisting the judge in connection with hearings and trials, researching legal issues, and drafting initial drafts of orders and reports and recommendations. The term law clerk also supports the magistrate judge with the criminal docket by managing warrants and other requests from the U.S. Attorney’s Office Continue reading →