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Hon. Richard Bennett

Judicial Nominee to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
CJR Status: Pending
Ranking: Ranking Pending

Current Role: U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Texas

Nomination Date: August 18, 2026
Nomination Status: Senate Judiciary Committee hearing held

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  • Background

    2024 – Present: U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

    2016 – 2024: Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas

    2014 – 2016: Special Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas

    2010 – 2016: Assistant Chief Counsel, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

    2009 – 2010: Partner, Jones Bennett LLP, Houston, Texas

    2006 – 2009: Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas

    2005 – 2006: Associate, Chamberlain Hrdlicka, Houston, Texas

    2004 – 2005: Law Clerk, Hon. Marcia A. Crone, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

    2003 – 2004: Law Clerk, Hon. Marcia A. Crone, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

    2000 – 2003: Assistant District Attorney, Galveston County District Attorney’s Office, Galveston, Texas

    Education: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law (J.D.) 2000; Texas Christian University (B.A., Latin American Studies) 1997.

AFA Action is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing biblical, family values in society and government by educating and influencing public policy. AFA Action is also the Governmental Affairs Affiliate of American Family Association.