**United States Magistrate Judge Nadia S. Medrano** was appointed to the Southern District of Texas in 2021. Judge Medrano earned her B.A. in Criminology from St. Mary's University in San Antonio in 2003 and her J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law in 2006. Her legal career began with a brief tenure in private practice at Jones, Galligan, Key & Lozano, LLP in Weslaco, Texas from 2006 to 2007, where she focused on commercial litigation. She then spent fourteen years as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in McAllen from 2007 through 2021. During that time she held leadership positions with the Hidalgo County Bar Association, including treasurer, and received recognition as Board Member of the Year and Member of the Year. She currently serves on the Knapp Community Cares Foundation board. **Education** - University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2006 - St. Mary's University, B.A. in Criminology, 2003 **Career** - United States Magistrate Judge, Southern District of Texas, McAllen Division (2021–present) - Assistant Federal Public Defender, Southern District of Texas, McAllen (2007–2021) - Associate, Jones, Galligan, Key & Lozano, LLP, Weslaco (2006–2007)
**Division:** McAllen **Courthouse:** United States Courthouse, 1701 W. Business Hwy 83, Suite 812, McAllen, Texas 78501 **Phone:** (956) 618-8080 **Chambers Staff** - Career Law Clerk: Ben Miller - Case Manager: Stephanie Garcia - Judicial Assistant: Janie Leyva, (956) 618-8080, Janie_Leyva@txs.uscourts.gov
Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 50 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing. Submissions over 50 pages (including motions, briefs, attachments) require a courtesy hard copy filed with the District Clerk’s Office.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Requests for telephone conferences must be made via motion form and include all parties' agreement to appear by phone.
Parties may contact Judge Nadia S. Medrano's chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (956) 618-8080. Court communications/inquiries re motions/hearings must go through Case Manager Stephanie Garcia/Chambers; ex-parte contact with law clerk prohibited.
Judge Nadia S. Medrano's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Joint motions for continuances are not binding and are granted only at the Court's discretion.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All case-related letters to the Court must be filed electronically via CM/ECF.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Opposed motions may be considered 21 days after filing without further notice.
Submissions over 50 pages (including motions, briefs, attachments) require a courtesy hard copy filed with the District Clerk’s Office.
Court communications/inquiries re motions/hearings must go through Case Manager Stephanie Garcia/Chambers; ex-parte contact with law clerk prohibited.
Law clerks may not discuss cases/procedures with parties/attorneys unless directed by the Court; attorneys may only discuss matters raised by the law clerk.
Information about document filings, order entries, or docket entries must be obtained from the District Clerk’s Office.
All case-related correspondence must be addressed to the District Clerk’s specified mailing address.
All inquiries regarding criminal matters must be directed to Chambers via phone.
All case-related letters to the Court must be filed electronically via CM/ECF.
Requests for telephone conferences must be made via motion form and include all parties' agreement to appear by phone.
Counsel must immediately notify the Case Manager when any scheduled trial or hearing matter is resolved.
All motions must include a certificate of conference detailing conferring efforts and opposition status.
Every motion must include a separate proposed order.
Opposed motions may be considered 21 days after filing without further notice.
Joint motions for continuances are not binding and are granted only at the Court's discretion.
Waivers of hearings must be filed by 3:00 PM the day before the hearing.