Derek Gilliland
U.S. Magistrate Judge
Contact InformationBiographical InformationCourtroom GuidanceStanding Orders
- Courtroom Deputy:
Ms. Melissa Copp
(254) 750-1514
Melissa_Copp@txwd.uscourts.gov - Law Clerks:
(254) 340-6150
TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeGilliland@txwd.uscourts.gov
- Year Service Began:
2022 - Education:
Baylor Law School, J.D., 1998
Texas A&M University, B.S.M.E., 1993 - Legal Practice:
Sorey & Gilliland, LLP, Partner
Nix, Patterson & Roach, LLP, Partner
Williams, Squires, Brown & Gilliland, LLP, Partner
Scott, Douglass & McConnico, LLP, Associate
Baylor Law School, Adjunct Professor - Memberships:
State Bar of Texas
State Bar of Oklahoma
US Patent and Trademark Office
American Board of Trial Advocates
Guidelines for Setting and Resetting Hearings
Jury Evidence Recording System (JERS) Requirements
Judge Gilliland’s Frequently Asked Questions
AO85 Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge
All appearing attorneys shall also review:
| Order Title | Issue Date | Download or Preview | hf:doc_tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proposed Scheduling Order for U.S. Magistrate Judge Gilliland (Adobe Acrobat) | |||
| Proposed Scheduling Order for U.S. Magistrate Judge Gilliland (Microsoft Word) | |||
| Standing Order for Requesting Transcripts of Hearings | 2026 01 09 | ||
| Standing Order Regarding Courtroom Opportunities For Younger Attorneys | 2022 06 15 | ||
| Standing Order Regarding Motions for Extensions of Time | 2026 01 09 | ||
| Standing Order Regarding Sealed Documents and Redactions | 2026 01 09 |
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