David C. Joseph

David C. Joseph


Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Incumbent
Assumed office July 31, 2020
Appointed by	Donald Trump
Preceded by	Dee D. Drell
United States Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana
In office March 30, 2018 – August 3, 2020
President	Donald Trump
Preceded by	Stephanie A. Finley
Succeeded by	Brandon B. Brown

Personal details
Born	David Cleveland Joseph (1977-05-06) May 6, 1977 Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Education	University of Oklahoma (BBA) Louisiana State University (JD)
Civilian awards	EPA Bronze Medal for Commendable Service
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	Oklahoma Army National Guard (1997–2000) Louisiana Army National Guard (2000–2003) United States Army (2005–2008) United States Army Reserve (2011–2013)
Rank	Captain
Unit	239th Military Police Company, 3rd Cavalry Regiment United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps
Military awards	See list Army Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal (with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Army Service Ribbon Oklahoma Good Conduct Ribbon (with Two-Knot Good Conduct Loop

David Cleveland Joseph (born May 6, 1977) is a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. He was previously United States Attorney for the same district.