34th Judicial District Attorney's Office

08/27/2026

Thank you to El Paso Police Department's Crimes Against Persons and Crime Scene Units for their work investigating this case.

EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT

08/17/2026

ICYMI: Click the link below to listen to DA Montoya’s remarks.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Smaller metropolitan cities in Texas, like El Paso, are seeing a shortage of attorneys. Staffing shortages have been a challenge inside the El Paso County District Att…

08/10/2026

August 6 was National Paralegal Day, and last week we celebrated the dedicated paralegals who play such an important role in the work of our office.

Behind every case are countless hours of preparation, organization, research, and attention to detail. Our paralegals work alongside our prosecutors to help move cases forward and ensure our teams are prepared both in and out of the courtroom.

We’re grateful for the knowledge, dedication, and hard work they bring to our office every day.💙

08/04/2026

We are proud of the swift work of our team and our law enforcement partners in bringing this case to resolution.

We thank the El Paso Police Department, including its Crimes Against Persons Unit, Crimes Against Children Unit, and Crime Scene Unit, for their thorough investigation and commitment to justice.

08/03/2026

Today, we honor the 23 lives lost on August 3, 2019, and stand with the survivors, families, and an entire community that continues to carry their memory. Their stories remain at the heart of our mission.

08/01/2026

This week, we continued our discussions with the Sober Streets Movement on addressing DWI challenges and identifying solutions for El Paso and communities across Texas.

Thank you to Mayor Renard Johnson and Senator César Blanco for your leadership and commitment to this important issue. Meaningful progress starts with collaboration, and we’re committed to moving these conversations into action.

Sober Streets Movement
Mayor Renard Johnson
César J. Blanco

07/30/2026

Happy National Intern Day! 🎉

Today, we’re celebrating the 15 undergraduate and law students in our 2026 Summer Intern Cohort. From working on cases and observing trials to participating in hands-on training, they’ve brought energy, talent, and a fresh perspective to our office all summer long.

We’re proud of their work and grateful to have them on our team! ⚖️

07/29/2026

District Attorney James Montoya threw out a ceremonial first pitch at last night’s El Paso Chihuahuas game, while our staff proudly represented Team DA from the stands. It was a fun evening spent alongside our fellow County departments during El Paso County Night at the ballpark!⚾

07/17/2026

"Justice does not erase grief, but it has spoken. It reminds us that truth still has a voice. We honor Jacal Jacob Allen's life, celebrate his legacy, and his light will never be extinguished. Forever loved. Forever honored. Forever remembered."

- Dr. Kenisha Davis, Mother of Jacal Allen

We thank the El Paso Police Department, including its Crimes Against Persons and Crime Scene Units for their work on this investigation.

07/17/2026

Have you met Buddy, our Office’s therapy dog? 🐾

Learn more about Buddy’s journey and the meaningful impact he is making by supporting victims and staff throughout our Office. Click the link below to watch his story.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A dog named Buddy has an important job at the El Paso District Attorney’s Office. The small therapy dog works as a victim assistance companion alongside his handler, Lorena Garcia, helping crime victims through some of the hardest moments of their lives. “A lot of times ...