**U.S. District Judge David Counts** was appointed to the Western District of Texas by President Donald Trump in 2018. Judge Counts served previously as a U.S. Magistrate Judge in the Western District of Texas from 2009 to 2018, and as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Western District of Texas from 1995 to 2009. He served in the Texas National Guard as a Judge Advocate, including a deployment to Afghanistan with Operation Enduring Freedom from 2004 to 2006, and served as State Judge Advocate from 2007 to 2019. **Education** - St. Mary's University School of Law, J.D., 1986 - Texas Tech University, B.A., 1983 **Career** - U.S. District Judge, Western District of Texas (2018–present) - U.S. Magistrate Judge, Western District of Texas (2009–2018) - Assistant U.S. Attorney, Western District of Texas (1995–2009) - Assistant District Attorney, Travis County (1987–1990, 1991–1995) - Private practice (1990–1991) - Associate, Martin, Cox, Greenberg & Jones (1986–1987) - Texas National Guard, Judge Advocate / State Judge Advocate (1989–2019) - U.S. Army, Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan (2004–2006)
**Courthouse:** 200 East Wall, Midland, TX 79701 **Chambers Staff** - Courtroom Deputy: Ms. Cristina Lerma, (432) 685-0350
Parties may contact Judge David Counts' chambers by electronic device only as allowed by the rule. Only attorneys and associates may bring electronic devices into courthouse
Only attorneys and associates may bring electronic devices into courthouse
Photographing, recording, broadcasting, or televising prohibited without court authorization
Cell phones must be turned off in courtrooms
Cell phones may be used outside courtroom if reasonable and non-disruptive
Violations result in removal, fines, and forfeiture of devices