Solomon John “Sol” Casseb III has died at the age of 74

By Naveen Dec 10, 2022

Retired State District Judge Solomon John “Sol” Kasseb III died suddenly this week at the age of 74.

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According to the San Antonio Express-News, Kasseb died "of a sudden onset of sepsis after contracting the virus."

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Kasseb graduated from the University of Texas at Austin Law School and worked in law firms from 1973 to 2008.

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He was appointed county judge for the 288th District in 2008, filling a vacancy by Governor Rick Perry.

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The San Antonio native comes from a family of legal professionals.

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His father, Solomon John Cassab Jr., worked briefly at Sol.

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He is best known for his role as the drummer in The Court Jesters, a band made up of lawyers.

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