BIOGRAPHY

Hugh Coleman Family-Hugh Coleman for Denton County Commisioner Precinct 1

Hugh Coleman, a native Texan, has a long record of service to the law enforcement community and the community at large. Prior to serving as the Denton County Commissioner for Precinct One, he 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. Coleman also 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 on the Foundation Board for North Central Texas College, the Denton Salvation Army Advisory Board, the Children's Place Pre-School Board, and is an elder and member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Denton. He is also a frequent volunteer for the Special Olympics in Sanger. He is a past District Committee Member for the Boy Scouts of America - Longhorn Council, Frontier Trails District, a past Precinct Chairman for the Denton County Republican Executive Committee and is a past Board Member of Community in Schools North Texas.

In addition to his community service, Coleman is an active member of the legal community. He is a Past President 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 7 and 8.

Coleman earned his 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

"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