John Creuzot Explained
John Creuzot is an American lawyer and retired judge serving as the Dallas County District Attorney since 2019.
Life
Creuzot was born in New Orleans and moved to Houston when he was nine with his family.[1] He is African-American.[2] In 1969, his father, Percy "Frenchy" Creuzot, Jr., founded Frenchy's Chicken, a restaurant chain in Houston, Texas, selling Louisiana Creole cuisine.[3] Creuzot completed an undergraduate degree in philosophy from the University of North Texas in 1978.[4] He earned a J.D. from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 1982[5] [6]
As a felony district court judge in 1998, Creuzot founded the Dallas Initiative for Diversion and Expedited Rehabilitation and Treatment (DIVERT court).[7] This program diverted nonviolent drug offenders to treatment and counseling programs, resulting in a 60% reduction in recidivism and substantial cost savings[8] Following his retirement from the judiciary, Dallas County, Texas renamed its drug treatment facility the Judge John C. Creuzot Judicial Treatment Center in May 2013.[9] [10]
In 2018, Creuzot was elected to the office of Dallas County Criminal District Attorney.[11] He retained the office in a 2022 election.[12] Creuzot's 2022 campaign received its largest contribution from the George Soros-funded Texas Justice and Public Safety PAC.[13] [14]
Awards and honors
- University of North Texas President’s Award and Outstanding Alumni Award[15]
- Dallas Observer Best Criminal Judge Award[16]
- Southern Methodist University School of Law Outstanding Alumni Award[17]
See also
References
- Web site: 2018-11-26 . The Era of Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot Is Almost Here . 2023-11-23 . D Magazine . en-US.
- Web site: 2017-02-14 . Former judge John Creuzot announces run for Dallas County District Attorney . 2024-07-31 . FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth . en-US.
- Web site: Shinneman . Shawn . 2019-02-07 . How DA John Creuzot Helped His Dad Build One of Houston's Favorite Chicken Joints . 2023-11-21 . D Magazine . en-US.
- Web site: University of North Texas North Texan Online Summer 2002 : Alumni Awards . 2023-11-20 . northtexan.unt.edu.
- Web site: State Bar of Texas Find A Lawyer John Coleman Creuzot . 2023-11-20 . www.texasbar.com.
- Web site: Magazine . D. . 2018-11-26 . The Era of Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot Is Almost Here . 2023-11-20 . D Magazine . en-US.
- Web site: Goodwyn . Wade . August 15, 2008 . Texas Court Aims To 'DIVERT' First-Time Offenders . NPR.org.
- 1. Fomby 2. Rangaprasad . 1. Dr. Thomas B. 2. Ms. Vasudha . August 31, 2002 . DIVERT COURT OF DALLAS COUNTY: COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS . Department of Economics Southern Methodist University . 24.
- Web site: John Creuzot Prison and Jail Innovation Lab . 2023-11-20 . pjil.lbj.utexas.edu . en.
- Web site: Judge John C Creuzot Judicial Treatment Center Lancaster, Wilmer Drug Rehab Directory . 2023-11-20 . Treatment Centers Directory . en.
- Web site: 2018-11-07 . Democrat John Creuzot wins in race for Dallas DA against GOP appointee . 2023-11-20 . Dallas News . en.
- Web site: 2022-11-08 . Dallas County DA Wins Second Term, Holds Off Familiar Challenger Faith Johnson . 2023-11-23 . NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth . en-US.
- Web site: Candidate/Officeholder Campaign Finance Report . Dallas County . March 12, 2024.
- News: Richie . Jonathan . November 13, 2022 . Dallas DA Creuzot Financially Supported by Soros . The Dallas Express.
- Web site: Past Recipients . 2023-11-20 . UNT Alumni Association . en-US.
- Web site: Best Brain Food for Seniors - Richland College's Emeritus Program . 2023-11-20 . Dallas Observer . en.
- Web site: DAA Previous Winners . 2023-11-20 . www.smu.edu . en.
