John Creuzot

John Creuzot is an American lawyer and retired judge who has been elected to the office of Dallas County Criminal District Attorney since 2018.

Early life and education
Creuzot was born in New Orleans and moved to Houston when he was nine with his family. In 1969, his father, Percy "Frenchy" Creuzot, Jr., founded Frenchy's Chicken, a restaurant chain in Houston, Texas, selling Louisiana Creole cuisine.

Creuzot received his undergraduate degree in philosophy from the University of North Texas in 1978 and later received his Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 1982

Career
As a felony district court judge in 1998, he founded the Dallas Initiative for Diversion and Expedited Rehabilitation and Treatment (DIVERT court). This program diverted nonviolent drug offenders to treatment and counseling programs, resulting in a 60% reduction in recidivism and substantial cost savings

Following his retirement from the judiciary, Dallas County renamed its drug treatment facility the Judge John C. Creuzot Judicial Treatment Center in May 2013.

In 2018, he was elected to the office of Dallas County Criminal District Attorney. He retained the office in a 2022 election. Creuzot's 2022 campaign received its largest contribution from the George Soros-funded Texas Justice and Public Safety PAC.

Recognition and Awards, Abbreviated

 * University of North Texas President’s Award and Outstanding Alumni Award
 * Dallas Observer Best Criminal Judge Award
 * Southern Methodist University School of Law Outstanding Alumni Award