Hugh Coleman, a native Texan, has a long record of service to the law enforcement community and the community at large. Prior to entering private legal practice, Coleman served as Counsel to the Sheriff as a Denton County Assistant District Attorney. In this capacity, Coleman provided legal guidance to the Denton County Sheriff’s Department and Denton County Constables on matters that included employment issues, department policies, operations and both state and federal litigation. Prior to his service with Denton County, Coleman served as an Assistant County Attorney in El Paso, Texas where his duties included advising county departments and elected officials.

Coleman is an active member of his community, serving in a variety of leadership positions. Currently, he serves as a Foundation Board Member for North Central Texas College as well as a District Committee Member for the Boy Scouts of America - Longhorn Council, Frontier Trails District. He also serves as a Precinct Chairman on the Denton County Republican Executive Committee. Coleman is a past Board Member of Community in Schools North Texas and a past volunteer for the Sanger Special Olympics.

In addition to his community service, Coleman is an active member of the legal community. He currently serves as President-Elect of the Denton County Bar Association and is a past President of the Denton County Young Lawyers Association. Coleman was also instrumental in the creation of the highly acclaimed Denton County Alternative Dispute Resolution Program (DCAP), which provides pro bono and low cost mediation services to residents of Denton County. Coleman is also a past Director of the Texas Young Lawyer’s Association, receiving the President’s Award of Merit for exemplary service to the public and bar in 2003 and 2005.

Coleman is married to Bernadette, a graduate of Texas Woman's University, who serves as an Occupational Therapist with the Denton County Special Education Co-Op. They reside in Denton with their children, Ben and Helena, ages 4 and 3. Coleman is a member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Denton.

Coleman earned a B.A. from Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas and a Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa, College of Law, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Coleman is a member of the Texas Bar and is licensed to practice in the United States District Court, Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas as well the United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.

Denton County Law Enforcement On Hugh Coleman

"For the last two years Hugh Coleman has done an exemplary job for my office".

"He is a dedicated family man and I believe that if a man takes care of his family and his priorities right he will continue to make sound decisions in his professional life as well. This has been my experience with Hugh".

Denton County Sheriff Benny Parkey

"I have nothing but praise for his outstanding leadership abilities and his ability to energize a group of people. Hugh Coleman is an invaluable asset to any organization."

Jim Dotson, Denton County Constable Precinct 1

"I have had the pleasure of working with him for the last eight years on numerous projects as an employee of the Sheriffs Office and as a Constable. While he may not tell you what you want to hear, he always tells you what you need to hear."

Michael A. Truitt, Denton County Constable Precinct 2

"I have known Hugh for approximately 8 years and have the utmost respect and regard for him and his abilities."

Jerry Raburn, Denton County Constable Precinct 3

"I have known Hugh Coleman as the law enforcement legal advisor for the last eight years.......I could continue on with more glowing accounts of Hugh, but will instead simply say that I really do think the world of him and respect him greatly."

John W. Hatzenbuhler, Denton County Constable Precinct 4

"I have known Mr. Coleman for approximately two years while he was an attorney with Denton County as Counsel to the Sheriff. At that time he worked in the civil division and as the Constable for Denton County Precinct 5 he was my legal contact with the County in the matter of civil issues and liability. I can truthfully say that he provided sound legal advice."

Ken Jannereth, Denton County Constable Precinct 5