Alex Cuellar is a life-long El Pasoan. He attended Hillside Elementary, MacArthur Middle School, and graduated from Burges High School. He graduated with Honors from UTEP in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Alex then attended Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas where he was active in student life and organizations such as the Hispanic and Latino Student Law Association where he served as President for two years. While in Topeka, Alex worked as the Executive Assistant to the Director of the Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission. Alex earned his Juris Doctorate in 2008 and moved back to El Paso. Alex was an adjunct professor at Park University: Ft. Bliss Campus and he has worked with the County of El Paso as an Investigator with the Public Defender’s Office, an Assistant County Attorney with the El Paso County Attorney’s Office, and currently serves as an Assistant District Attorney with the El Paso District Attorney’s Office. Alex has handled thousands of criminal cases throughout his more than 15 years of experience. In every case, whether working as a Defense Investigator, Assistant County Attorney, or Assistant District Attorney, Alex has made it his life’s work to ensure he is doing the right thing. Alex’s Dad, Arturo, was a Vietnam Veteran who served as an Airborne Firefighter in the US Air Force and then went on to serve as a Civil Servant for over 25 years, and who then served as a labor union business representative with the the Local 351: Union of Operating Engineers. Alex’s Mom, Patricia, was a Paraprofessional with Special Education classes at Ross Middle School and Bonham Elementary and has since retired from EPISD. Alex’s brother, Adrian, is a Commander and Psychiatrist with the US Navy.

In serving diverse roles: advocating for criminal defendants; advising directors of county departments; helping to oversee a school district with 47,000 students, 8,000 employees and an almost $600 million budget; or representing crime victims, Alex’s integrity is unmatched, and his approach to every case brings humility, candor, and genuine care for how every person in every case will be impacted.

This same open-minded and methodical approach will be how Alex will manage the 171st District Court if he earns the privilege of being elected YOUR judge.

Alex is married to Heather Lynn Click-Cuellar, Ph.D and they have two beautiful children: Amber (14-years-old) and Xander (10 years-old). Heather has been a career educator since 2000, beginning her career in EPISD. She is currently an Assistant Professor/Program Director at UTEP, helping to train and mentor future principals and superintendents. Alex’s family is mostly made up of career educators, military members, and health care professionals; a commitment to public service and devotion to the community is what made him into the man he is today. He will continue to strive for success and excellence as Judge of the 171st District Court.

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Heather Click-Cuellar, Ph.D

“I met the love of my life two decades ago; and since I’ve known him, Alex’s passion and devotion to practicing law has been constant. Additionally, my husband’s dedication to our family and community has been exemplified in his willingness to give back. Most recently, as an elected School Board Trustee with El Paso ISD, Alex volunteers his time tirelessly to ensure the 48,000 students and over 8,000 employees are represented and provided the resources they need for success. Alex serves as a mock trial coach for high schools who have historically been unrepresented; essentially helping to build programs from the ground up. Citizens of El Paso County, you deserve a Judge who is committed to building a better community, and holding everyone accountable to high standards. Alex is that Judge.”