Ricardo E. Lara

Background

Lara, Ricardo E. was born on June 24, 1955 in Brownsville, Texas, United States. Son of Magdaleno and Josefa (Benavides) Lara.

Education

Associate of Arts, Texas Southmost College, 1975; Bachelor, University Texas, 1977; Juris Doctor, Marshall School of Law, Houston, 1981.

Career

Assistant district attorney, Cameron County District Attorney' General’ s Office, Brownsville, 1981; chief felony prosecutor, Cameron County District Attorney' General’ s Office, Brownsville, 1986-1988; 1st assistant district attorney, Cameron County District Attorney' General’ s Office, Brownsville, 1988-1990; chief prosecutor, Cameron County District Attorney' General’ s Office, Brownsville, since 1990. Secretary Cameron County Bail Bond Board, Brownsville, 1984-1987.

Achievements

• Ricardo E. Lara has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Texas Southmost College, Brownsville, since 1988. Member Gulf Coast Conservation Association.

Interests

• Avocations: hunting, fishing.

Connections

Married Belinda Weaver, October 6, 1984.

Father:

Magdaleno Lara

Mother:

Josefa (Benavides) Lara

Spouse:

Belinda Weaver