Western District of Louisiana / Appointed 2026 / Active

Alexander Coker Van Hook

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana

Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2026 and confirmed by the Senate 5340, Alexander Coker Van Hook is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. He earned a law degree from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1997. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, January 8, 2026

Appointed by
Donald J. Trump, 2026
Confirmed
53–40
Education
Centenary College 1993 · Louisiana State, Paul M. Hebert Law Center 1997
Federal judicial service
YearCourtAppointed byVote
2026Western District of Louisiana · succeeded Elizabeth Erny FooteTrump (R)53–40

A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.

Education
Sources

0 years on the Western District of Louisiana. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).