Nomination of Courtney Coker to serve as United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas

DALLAS - The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas is proud to announce that Courtney Coker, currently serving as First Assistant United States Attorney, has been nominated by President Donald J. Trump to serve as a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas.

Mr. Coker is a career federal prosecutor who has dedicated most of his professional life to public service and the fair administration of justice. Over more than two decades in the Department of Justice, he has built a reputation for steady leadership, meticulous legal work and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law.

As First Assistant, Mr. Coker has been instrumental in strengthening operations across the district. His leadership has elevated hiring and retention, improved team cohesion, and increased the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes. He approaches every challenge with humility, diligence, and a deep respect for the responsibilities entrusted to our office.

"Courtney has done an exceptional job leading our office," said U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould. "He is a career prosecutor in the truest sense-someone who has devoted his entire professional life to serving the public, mentoring our attorneys and ensuring that justice is done. His judgment, character and commitment to excellence make him an outstanding choice for the federal bench."

Coker's distinguished service includes time as Deputy Criminal Chief in the Northern District of Texas, Criminal Chief in the Southern District of Mississippi and Homeland Security Task Force Coordinator. In each role, he has led with integrity and has earned the trust of colleagues, partners and the communities he has served.

The Northern District of Texas has a strong tradition of elevating former federal prosecutors to the federal bench. Senior District Judge Jane J. Boyle began her career as an AUSA before later serving as U.S. Attorney; Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor, District Judge Mark T. Pittman, District Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk, and District Judge James Wesley Hendrix likewise spent formative portions of their careers as Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the District. Courtney Coker's nomination continues this proud lineage of career prosecutors bringing deep experience, dedication and sound judgment to the judiciary.

His nomination now moves to the United States Senate for consideration.

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