Federal Judicial Service:

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Nominated by Joseph R. Biden on September 11, 2023, to a seat vacated by Vanessa D. Gilmore. Confirmed by the Senate on January 9, 2024. Received his Commission on January 12, 2024. Judge Kazen was administered the oath of office by U.S. District Judge Diana Saldaña on January 12, 2024.

Other Federal Judicial Service:

U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, 2018-2024

Education:

University of Texas, B.A., 1987
University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1990

Professional Career:

Law clerk, Hon. Robert M. Parker, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, 1990-1991
Private practice, El Paso, Texas, 1991-1997
Private practice, Laredo, Texas, 1997-2018