About Our Firm
With our deep courtroom experience in complex civil litigation and criminal defense matters, we can help you reach the best possible outcome in your case.
Robert L. Guerra, Jr.
Background & Education
Robert was born and raised in Brownsville, graduating from St. Joseph Academy in 1994. He graduated from Rice University in 1998 with a double major in Political Science and Policy Studies and later from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in 2002.
Experience
Upon passing the Texas Bar, Robert returned to Cameron County to work as an Assistant District Attorney for Yolanda de Leon. After nearly two years at the DA's office, having risen from a misdemeanor prosecutor to a felony first chair prosecutor, he moved to Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, LLP. He spent 15 years at the firm, ten of those as a partner. During this time, Robert was voted a Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star for four years, and was named a Texas Super Lawyer in civil litigation for 2019 and 2020.
Community
Robert is committed to his community, having served on a variety of public service boards. His service includes terms as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Su Clinica Familiar, a local community-based health center, and co-founder of the 100 Club of RGV, a group dedicated to supporting first responders throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Admitted to Practice
All Texas Courts
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Easter District of Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Professional & Community
State Bar of Texas District 12 Summary Disposition Panel 3
Panel Chair, 2018 – Present
Member, 2016 – Present
Cameron County Bar Association
Member, 2003 - Present
Director, 2012 – 2013
Immediate Past President, 2016 – 2017
Acting Treasurer, 2016 – 2017
President, 2015 – 2016
President Elect, 2014 – 2015
Vice-President, 2013 – 2014
Chairperson, CCBA Golf Tournament Scholarship Fundraiser, 2103-14
Chairperson, Community Justice Project Committee, 2012-13
Cameron County Young Lawyers Association
Member, 2003 - 2013
Director, 2003 - 2005
Defense Research Institute
Member, 2009 – Present
Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Member, 2010 – Present
American Bar Association
Member, 2014 – Present
Su Clinica Familiar Board of Directors
Vice-Chair, Su Clinica Familiar Board of Directors, May 2016 – May 2018
Chairperson, Su Clinica Familiar Board of Directors, May 2014 – May 2016
Vice-Chair, Su Clinica Familiar Board of Directors, May 2013 – May 2014
Director, June 2012 – May 2018
Su Clinica Familiar Foundation Board of Directors
Director, October 2011 – June 2012
100 Club of RGV, Inc.
President, January 2020 – Present
Secretary-Treasurer, August 2016 – January 2020
Co-Founder, 2016
Our Lady Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, San Benito, Texas
Parishioner 2007 – Present
Recognition
Texas Super Lawyer, a Thomson Reuters publication, 2019-2020
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated Lawyer Distinguished as of 2017
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication, 2013-2016
Experienced
Every part of the litigation process is critical to getting you the best result – from the start of legal proceedings all the way through a jury verdict. We have the experience to guide you through the entire process.
Dedicated
We are dedicated to helping you obtain the best possible outcome. Every client is important to us – we will ensure your matter is handled with uncompromising honesty and integrity.
Proven
We have have helped businesses and individuals achieve effective litigation outcomes before state and federal courts throughout South Texas and across the state.