Deborah Dietzmann

Deborah Dietzmann

Republican Party

Candidate, Bexar County Court at Law No. 12

Elections and appointments

Next election

March 3, 2026

Education

High school

Coronado High School

Bachelor's

Texas Tech University

Personal

Profession

Attorney

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Deborah Dietzmann (Republican Party) is running for election for the Number 12 judge of the Bexar County Court of Law in Texas. Dietzmann is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.^[source]

Dietzmann completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Deborah Dietzmann earned a high school diploma from Coronado High School and a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University. Dietzmann's career experience includes working as an attorney.

Elections

2026

See also: Municipal elections in Bexar County, Texas (2026)

General election

The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Bexar County Court at Law No. 12

Incumbent Yolanda Huff (D) and Lauren Zamora (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Bexar County Court at Law No. 12 on March 3, 2026.

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Bexar County Court at Law No. 12

Deborah Dietzmann (R) is running in the Republican primary for Bexar County Court at Law No. 12 on March 3, 2026.

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Campaign themes

2026

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Deborah Dietzmann was born at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas and has been a resident of San Antonio for more than 30 years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in English from Texas Tech University, graduating magna cum laude. Dietzmann went on to earn her J.D. from Texas A&M School of Law, where she was a member of Phi Delta Phi, an international legal honor society dedicated to promoting high standards of professional ethics and scholastic achievements.

    Dietzmann’s legal career reflects 25 years of extensive experience on both sides of the courtroom. She began her career at the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney handling both felony and misdemeanor-level cases. Her work encompassed a wide range of serious and violent offenses including: drugs, thefts, burglaries, assaults, DWIs, intoxication manslaughter, white-collar crimes, immigration matters, and family violence cases.

After leaving the District Attorney’s Office, Dietzmann opened a private practice devoting much of her work to pro bono service for the community. She currently serves as a public defender, advocating for the constitutional rights of individuals within the criminal justice system and working toward the betterment of the community as a whole.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Deborah Dietzmann is dedicated to keeping Bexar County safe while preserving the constitutional rights of its citizens. She has devoted the majority of her legal career to public service. She has experience on both sides of the courtroom as a prosecutor, private practitioner, and public defender. This balanced background shapes her commitment to fairness, accountability, and the rule of law. Dietzmann believes the judiciary must serve the public with integrity, impartiality, and respect for individual rights while strengthening both community safety and public trust.
• Deborah Dietzmann is a decisive, results-driven leader committed to running the courts efficiently and effectively, while ensuring that the voices of both the community and victims are heard and respected. She understands the rule of law, the responsibility of applying it, and the role of a judge in delivering justice fairly and consistently. Dietzmann evaluates each case independently, makes timely and well-reasoned decisions, and will impose appropriate consequences when warranted. Her dedication ensures that justice in Bexar County is both swift and fair, with public safety as the utmost concern.
• Deborah Dietzmann is determined to confront the revolving-door cycle of repeat offenders who are arrested and quickly released, which undermines public safety. She is committed to addressing habitual reoffending through firm, fair, and lawful decision-making. Dietzmann is equally determined to run a professional courtroom grounded in respect, order, and professional decorum. She is dedicated to creating a responsive and accessible office; to ensure the public can engage with the court confidently and openly. Her resolve reflects a commitment to accountability, safety, and trust in the justice system.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Deborah Dietzmann is passionate about public policies that strengthen partnerships between the community, the judiciary, and law enforcement. She believes public safety is best achieved when courts work collaboratively with law enforcement to enforce the law without bias and within the limits of our Constitution. Dietzmann values policies that promote accountability, uphold the rule of law, and support officers in safely carrying out their duties.

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