EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso has named a new director for the City’s Municipal Court.
Annabelle Casas, a native El Pasoan, will take over the role on Monday, May 5, the City said.
Casas has more than 25 years of experience in public service and court administration, the City said.
Casas will oversee the operations of the City’s Municipal Court, which is responsible for adjudicating Class C misdemeanor cases filed by different City departments.
“The court plays a vital role in delivering fair, efficient, and accessible justice services to the community, and under her leadership, the department will continue advancing its mission of service and accountability,” the City said.
During the past 10 years, Casas has served with the City of El Paso, seven years with the Municipal Court and three years with Environmental Services.
“She also brings valuable experience from her time with the County of El Paso, where she led court innovation efforts for seven years. Her background includes leadership roles in nonprofit organizations and higher education, giving her a broad and informed perspective on community needs and public systems,” the City said.
City Manager Dionne Mack said: “Annabelle’s depth of experience, collaborative leadership style, and strong connection to El Paso make her an excellent choice to lead the Municipal Court. She has a clear vision for how the court can continue improving services, strengthening public trust, and supporting the City’s broader goals.”
During her time as assistant Municipal Court clerk, Casas led several key initiatives, including securing grant funding to support youth programs and expanding community service partnerships, the City said.
She also completed a project in collaboration with the El Paso Police Department to improve officer attendance and resolve longstanding cases through improved coordination and use of technology, the City said.
Casas has a master’s degree in justice management from the University of Nevada at Reno, and is a certified court manager through the National Center for State Courts.
She currently serves on national committees with the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and the National Association for Court Management, the City said.
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