Craig Gargotta

Judge Craig Gargotta serves as Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Texas and holds the rank of Adjunct Professor at St. Mary’s School of Law. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in History from Texas A&M University (1981, 1984) and his J.D. from St. Mary’s School of Law in 1989. His legal career includes 17 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and a clerkship for Honorable Ronald B. King.

Professional affiliations include membership in the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ), Federal Bar Association, and Larry E. Kelly Inn of Court. He currently serves as Associate Editor of the American Bankruptcy Law Journal and Director of the Texas Aggie Bar Association.

His judicial and academic focus centers on bankruptcy law, evidenced by speaking engagements at national bar conferences and contributions to legal scholarship. Recognitions include the 2022 St. Thomas More Award from St. Mary’s School of Law.