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Texas lawyer badgered by judge over sleeveless dress reveals outrageous responses from other female attorneys

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Downing, J. (2026, September 23). Texas lawyer badgered by judge over sleeveless dress reveals outrageous responses from other female attorneys. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/23/us-news/texas-lawyer-who-was-badgered-by-judge-over-sleeveless-j-crew-dress-reveals-outrageous-response-shes-gotten-from-other-female-attorneys/

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A Texas lawyer named Medina faced criticism from a judge for wearing a sleeveless dress in court during hot weather. While some colleagues, including male attorneys, supported her, other female lawyers online sent her negative messages. Despite the backlash, Medina has continued to wear sleeveless dresses and finds it ironic that women are less supportive compared to their male counterparts.

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Mariah Medina, a 25-year-old defense lawyer and former San Antonio reporter, faced criticism from Judge Yolanda Huff in a Texas courtroom for wearing a sleeveless gray dress. The incident occurred during a brief trial announcement docket where the judge singled out Medina's attire as "inappropriate" and asked her to approach the bench so other lawyers and defendants could see it. Judge Huff questioned whether Medina believed her outfit was suitable for a jury trial and suggested that she had a blazer in her car.

Medina, who has worn similar outfits before without issue, argued that sleeveless dresses are practical during San Antonio's hot summers. She noted there is no official dress code requiring shoulder coverage but expressed concern about the potential harm this incident could cause to other young lawyers and even seasoned attorneys by setting a precedent of inconsistent enforcement based on subjective standards.

Following the courtroom incident, Medina faced backlash from some fellow female attorneys online, while others rallied in support, including one male colleague who bought a suit with short pants as solidarity. Medina expressed shock at receiving negative messages from both men and women, particularly noting the lack of solidarity from her female peers.

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A Texas lawyer is fighting for her right to bare arms. asserted

lawyer → fight → arms

The attorney called her out for her “inappropriate” courtroom dress revealed she is now getting nasty letters from fellow female lawyers — but she doesn’t care. asserted

she → call → lawyers

Medina’s peers have rallied behind her — with one male colleague even buying a suit with short pants in solidarity — but attorneys online haven’t been so nice. asserted

attorneys → rally → solidarity

“The number of women attorneys who are just so ugly on the internet, I was like, ‘this is so strange,’” Medina told The Post Wednesday. asserted

Medina → tell → internet

She’s gotten chilly messages from male lawyers as well – but explained she expected women to show a little more solidarity. asserted

women → get → solidarity

Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. asserted

Report → start → news

Medina, 25, said sleeveless dresses are practical for the scorching San Antonio summer, adding that she’s worn them before with no problems — as have plenty of her colleagues. “Texas has the strongest right to bear arms, but when it comes to ‘bare arms’ that right ends between the shoulder and the elbow, I guess,” she quipped. asserted

she → say → shoulder

Texas lawyer badgered by judge over sleeveless dress reveals outrageous responses from other female attorneys

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