Favorability to Plaintiff:

7 (Moderately Favorable)

Summary:

A rural oil-and-ranch venue with a Hispanic supermajority (over 85%) and a low median income. Juries are close-knit and often side with local plaintiffs, giving the county a moderate plaintiff orientation and a favorable tilt despite its small size. The record shows generous awards in past years and decent results in recent dockets, though no major new headline verdicts. Plaintiff infrastructure is improving. Duval also carries a long history of plaintiff-friendly courts and a storied political machine, which still shapes expectations. Net: a plaintiff-leaning forum with real upside on clear liability and well-built damages.

County Seat:

San Diego

Population (2024):

9,585

Median Age:

35.9

Median Income:

$50,081

2024 Election Results:

Trump (54.7%)