Recently, Cromeens filed a motion to dismiss serious charges against Speedlin Gonzalez, who is facing felony unlawful restraint and misdemeanor official oppression. This news comes after Gonzalez’s court appearance just a short while ago, and only a few months after the initial allegations were made against her.
Gonzalez, who was serving as a judge at County Court at Law No. 13, was suspended without pay after her indictment earlier this year. Unfortunately, we couldn’t reach her for comments when we tried contacting her by text and voicemail on Monday.
The situation escalated during a hearing related to a motion to revoke probation, indicating that there were underlying tensions in the courtroom. On April 10, Gonzalez made a brief appearance regarding these charges but did not have to face a visiting judge assigned to her case.
In a turn of events, Gonzalez lost her reelection bid during the Democratic primary to a challenger named Alicia Perez, which adds another layer to her ongoing challenges.
County Court at Law No. 13 is known for its Reflejo Court program, a special initiative designed to assist first-time domestic violence offenders. The goal is to help these individuals address the root causes of their behavior instead of simply sentencing them to jail time. While Gonzalez has been suspended, visiting judges have been managing the cases in her court, and the Reflejo docket has now been moved to Judge Alfredo Ximenez in County Court at Law No. 4.
In a recent development, an order from the State Commission on Judicial Conduct declared that Speedlin Gonzalez is permanently disqualified from serving as a judge or taking any judicial roles in the future. However, she is still allowed to perform wedding ceremonies, provided she does not wear her judicial robe or claim any judicial authority.
