HONORING JUDGE JAIME E. CARRILLO

HONORING JUDGE JAIME E. CARRILLO

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E215-E216] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING JUDGE JAIME E. CARRILLO _____ HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ of texas in the house of representatives Monday, March 16, 2026 Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor [[Page E216]] the distinguished career and dedicated public service of the Honorable Jaime E. Carrillo, Kleberg County Court at Law Judge in Texas. A graduate of Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University), where he earned his Bachelor of Political Science, he later received his Juris Doctor from Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law. His academic achievements laid the foundation for a career rooted in integrity and professionalism. Judge Carrillo has devoted more than three decades to the legal profession, including over twenty years in private practice and nearly a decade serving on the bench since his election in 2016. In addition to his judicial and legal service, Judge Carrillo is a published author of legal articles, training materials and has served as an instructor and lecturer on a variety of legal topics. Beyond the courtroom, Judge Carrillo has remained deeply engaged in his community. He has served as President of the Kleberg County Bar Association, held leadership roles within the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Texas Defense Lawyers Project. Judge Carrillo also participated in organizations including the Kingsville Noon Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus. His commitment to membership, legal education and community outreach reflects his dedication not only to the profession, but also to the people he serves. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of Texas's 34th Congressional District, I commend Judge Jaime E. Carrillo for his years of service, his leadership in the legal community, and his commitment to justice. ____________________