Judge stephen yelenosky biography

Senior District Judge Stephen Yelenosky was the judge of the 345th District Court of the State of Texas. After 12 years on the bench, and two re-elections without opposition, he chose not to run for a fourth term.  Judge Yelenosky presided over all types of civil disputes.  He has particular expertise as a judge, a lawyer, and mediator in employment matters, including discrimination, sexual harassment, and the ADA.  In addition, all matters involving governmental entities are within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Travis County District Courts, where Judge Yelenosky presided.   Governmental cases included statutory construction, state agency rules and decisions, state civil enforcement of all regulatory matters, and injunctive relief brought by and against governmental entities and officials. 

At times during his tenure on the bench, Judge Yelenosky was appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Cour