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Josefina Rendon

Arbitrator Judge Mediator
Houston, TX, United States

About

With a career spanning several decades, this neutral has served as a Judge for the State District Court and the Municipal Court. Her extensive background includes presiding over thousands of cases and conducting numerous mediations and arbitrations since 1993, specializing in both civil and family law matters.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Employment & Labor Family Law & Divorce Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Judge
165th Civil District Court
Judge
Houston Municipal Court
Mediator and Arbitrator
Private Practice
Visiting Judge

Publications Leadership

  • Former President of the Association for Conflict Resolution - Houston Chapter
  • Former President of the Texas Association of Mediators
  • Author of numerous articles on mediation and legal topics published in professional journals
  • Frequent speaker at legal and ADR conferences

Positioning Takeaways

A former State District Judge who offers deep judicial insight and bilingual capabilities for complex civil and family disputes.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Credentialed Distinguished Mediator
  • Texas Mediator Credentialing Association

Education

Juris Doctor
University of Houston Law Center
Bachelor of Arts
University of Houston

Distinction

One of the first Hispanic women to serve as a judge in Harris County and is fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

Reputation

She is regarded as a highly skilled and fair neutral, recognized for her ability to handle complex emotional and legal disputes with a balanced judicial perspective.