Brent Coffee is from Pampa, Texas. He has a bachelor's degree from Lubbock Christian University, a master's degree from Franciscan University, and a law degree from Ave Maria School of Law.

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Brent Coffee is from Pampa, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree from Lubbock Christian University, a master's degree from Franciscan University, and a law degree from Ave Maria School of Law. Brent is a member of the Federalist Society, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, and the criminal law sections of the American Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas. He lives in Round Rock.

Brent is an assistant attorney general for the State of Texas. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney for Bexar County and in private practice. He also interned in the office of the U.S. House of Representatives for Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay.

Brent is an assistant attorney general for the State of Texas. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney for the Bexar County District Attorney's Office and an intern for U.S. Representative and Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay.

Brent Coffee is currently an assistant attorney general for the state of Texas. He previously served as an assistant district attorney in Bexar County.

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Brent's campaign for Place 3 of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals is his first run for public office.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted a wide range of criminal cases, handling thousands of cases over a three-and-a-half-year period.

As an assistant district attorney for the Bexar County District Attorney's Office for three years, prosecuted thousands of civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As an Assistant Attorney General of Texas, worked in the Election Integrity Division to prosecute election and voter fraud, managing a notable voter fraud case resulting in a guilty plea to multiple felony counts.

As an assistant attorney general of Texas in the Election Integrity Division, prosecutes civil and criminal cases focused on election and voter fraud under both state and federal law, advises state and federal government officials and agencies on legal matters, conducts legal research and document drafting, and may mentor or supervise legal staff. 

- As an assistant district attorney for the Bexar County District Attorney's Office for three years, prosecuted thousands of civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As an assistant attorney general of Texas in the Election Integrity Division, prosecutes civil and criminal cases focused on election and voter fraud under both state and federal law, advises state and federal government officials and agencies on legal matters, conducts legal research and document drafting, and may mentor or supervise legal staff. 

Legal Experience

As of January 22, 2026, Brent Coffee’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Said that Robert Bork and Antonin Scalia helped shape his "legal life, his approach to respect for the rule of law, our legal system and the role they play in our constitutional republic."

Considers himself a firm advocate for the Second Amendment for all Americans, and is a member of the National Rifle Association, Texas State Rifle Association, and the Gun Owners of America.

- Said that Robert Bork and Antonin Scalia helped shape his "legal life, his approach to respect for the rule of law, our legal system and the role they play in our constitutional republic."
- Considers himself a firm advocate for the Second Amendment for all Americans, and is a member of the National Rifle Association, Texas State Rifle Association, and the Gun Owners of America.

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Is a member of Ducks Unlimited and the Coast Conservation Association of Texas, two conservation-focused organizations.

- Is a member of Ducks Unlimited and the Coast Conservation Association of Texas, two conservation-focused organizations.

Community Involvement

Brent Coffee

- Voters of the entire state elect judges to the Texas Criminal Court of Appeals. He or she serves in that capacity for a full six-year term. There are no term limits, but judges must retire at 75 years or older.
- The court has the power to overturn a criminal conviction and is the final authority on criminal matters in the state of Texas.
- The Criminal Court of Appeals can choose whether or not to review most criminal cases. However, the court is required to review cases involving the death penalty or bail denials.
- Court of Criminal Appeals judges earn a salary of $210,000 to $264,600, depending on how long they have served.

One of nine judges who serves on the highest appeals court for criminal matters in Texas. 