The Honorable Danielle Dulaney, Associate Judge for the Arlington Municipal Court has been selected by the Texas Municipal Courts Association to receive the Association’s Jurist of the Year Award.  Here are a few reasons why as submitted by his peers. 

Judge Dulaney joined the court in January 2022, and almost immediately began working with Judge Milner to establish a community court to assist defendants deemed indigent or who struggle with health concerns, addiction or systemic problems.

She successfully secured a federal grant to cover the costs associated with opening a permanent community court.  She spent countless hours and energy in securing a location, hiring staff, and implementing all the needed forms and procedures.  She presided over the first community court in May 2024.

She has a passion for ensuring fairness and justice for all defendants, especially those in need of additional resources.  

Jennifer Bozorgnia, Director of Court Services for  the Irving Municipal Court, was selected by the Texas Municipal Courts Association to receive the Association’s Clerk of the Year Award.  Here are a few of the reasons why as submitted by her peers. 

I have known Jennifer for more than a decade when she started as our Teen Court Coordinator and have watched her develop and grow into the powerhouse she is today.  Her intelligence and ability to communicate are only out shadowed by her kindness and thoughtfulness in everything she does.

With Jennifer's leadership, she has created an award winning court services team.  

She understands the importance of Traffic Safety and with her at the helm, she placed Traffic Safety into our business plan.  Because of her understanding, the City of Irving continues to be the only court in the State of Texas who has won the TMCEC Municipal Traffic Safety initiatives award every year since the inception of the award in 2008.

Luke Cochran, Prosecutor for the Luling, Brenham, Waller, Columbus and Somerville Municipal Courts, was selected by the Texas Municipal Courts Association to receive the Association’s Outstanding Prosecutor. Award  Here are a few of the reasons why as submitted by his peers. 

His respect and calm demeanor in court help staff and court participants alike.  His ideals and believes are in sync with the Luling Municipal Court's mission of "individual Justice in Individual Cases".  

He treats people with respect and he is polite and kind.  He is reasonable, competent and provides resources and assistance to our staff and the public.

He has helped Waller Municipal Court overcome challenges and continues to guide the court capably.  He can always be counted on for his wisdom and integrity.  His honesty is above reproach.

Luke has shown that rare commodity called common sense in situations where the facts are unusual or in which there are compelling mitigating factors.

He is an effective communicator and possesses the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds conveying the message with understanding.

Luke Cochran

Luling, Brenham, Waller, Columbus and Somerville Municipal Courts