David N. May (born 1970) is an American jurist who serves as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. He was appointed to the federal bench by President Donald J. Trump and received his commission on December 10 2020 after confirmation by the United States Senate.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Texas A&M University (1992)
- Juris Doctor, University of Texas School of Law (1995)
Legal and Judicial Career
- Private Practice (1995–2005): May practiced law in Texas, focusing on civil litigation and appellate work.
- State Judicial Service (2005–2020): He was elected as a judge of the 383rd Judicial District Court in Denton County, Texas, where he presided over civil, criminal, and family law matters. During this period, he served as a presiding judge and participated in various judicial education programs.
- Federal Judicial Service (2020–present): Nominated to the Northern District of Texas to fill the vacancy created by Judge John H. McBryde’s assumption of senior status. Following Senate Judiciary Committee review and a confirmation vote, May took the oath of office in December 2020. He presides over a docket that includes federal civil, criminal, and bankruptcy cases.
Notable Activities
- Member of the Texas Judicial Conference, contributing to policy discussions on court administration and procedural reforms.
- Speaker at legal education seminars focusing on trial practice and evidentiary standards.
Personal
David N. May is a resident of Texas. Details regarding his personal life, including family and affiliations, are not extensively documented in publicly available encyclopedic sources.
