Judge Jeff Cox

Judge Jeff Cox

Second District, Division C

CAREER

  • Appellate Judge, Second Circuit Court of Appeal, Shreveport, Louisiana, Elected to office 2017
  • Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court: District Judge, Division C, Bossier-Webster Parishes.  Elected to office without opposition in 2004; re-elected in 2010 and 2015 without opposition
  • Bossier-Webster Parish District Attorney’s Office: Assistant District Attorney (2002-2004)
  • Mills, Turansky & Cox: Partner; specialized in Estate Planning, Wills, Successions, Elder Care law and business type issues.

EDUCATION

  • Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas: Legal Law Masters in Taxation
  • Southern University Law Center: Juris Doctorate; magna cum laude honors; graduated 8th in class.
  • Louisiana State University in Shreveport: Masters of Business Administration Degree
  • Louisiana Tech University: Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance

PROFESSIONAL, CIVIC AND BUSINESS AFFILIATIONS

  • Southern University Law Center (Hall of Fame, Inducted 2014)
  • Volunteers for Youth Justice (Past Board of Directors Member)
  • Norwella Council of the Boy Scouts of America (Past Bossier District Chairman)
  • Bossier Parish Community College for the Notary Preparation Class (Past Instructor)
  • Bossier Sheriff’s Training Academy (Instructor for the cadets on legal concepts)
  • CLE Speaker (teaches on various legal concepts)
  • Shreveport-Bossier Military Affairs Council (Member)
  • Caddo Council on Aging RSVP Program (Past President and Board Member)
  • Bossier Council on Aging (Past 2nd Vice-President, Secretary and Board Member)
  • Ark-La-Tex Chapter of the National Stroke Association (former Legal Counsel)
  • Shreveport-Bossier Tax and Estate Planning Council (Past Board Member)
  • Shreveport Bar Association Pro Bono Project (Past Board of Directors and Chairman)
  • American Bar Association National Conference of State Trial Judges (served as a Louisiana State Delegate)
  • Louisiana District Judges Association (served on the Executive Council)
  • Bossier Parish Republican Executive Committee (Past Member)
  • The Best of Times Magazine (monthly columnist)
  • Harry V. Booth and Henry A. Politz American Inns of Court (Member)
  • American Bar Association (Member)
  • Louisiana State Bar Association (Member)
  • Shreveport Bar Association (Member)
  • Bossier Bar Association (Member)
  • Webster Bar Association (Member)
  • First Baptist Church of Bossier City, Louisiana (Deacon, greeter, and Adult Co-Ed Sunday School teacher)