RICHARD W. BENNETT

United States Magistrate Judge, Southern District of Texas

On April 15, 2024, Richard W. Bennett was appointed as a United States Magistrate Judge by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Judge Bennett was sworn in on April 18, 2024, and his appointment became effective April 22, 2024. Judge Bennett serves in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas.

Education:
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 2000
Texas Christian University, B.A., Latin American Studies 1997
Universidad de Sevilla, Spring 1996

Professional Career:
Assistant United States Attorney, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, 2016-2024
Assistant Chief Counsel, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 2010-2016
Private Practice 2005-2006, 2009-2010
Assistant United States Attorney, Western District of Texas, Del Rio Division, 2006-2009
Law Clerk to United States District Judge Marcia A. Crone, 2003-2005
Assistant District Attorney, Galveston County, Texas, 2000-2003