Julie H. Kocurek (born October 2, 1964)[1] is an American attorney who serves as the presiding judge of the 390th District Court in Austin, Texas since January 1999, being appointed by then-Governor George W. Bush.
[2] Kocurek's caseload has included presiding over cases brought against Texas governor Rick Perry and U.S Congressman Tom DeLay.
Kocurek dispelled a claim made by former Alaska governor Sarah Palin that the case had been brought by Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg, whom Perry had tried to force from office.
[6] The investigation into the assassination attempt revealed the full scope of his racketeering enterprise, and Onyeri was put on trial at the federal courthouse in Austin.
Onyeri was found guilty of fraud, theft, and a racketeering charge linked to the attempted murder of Judge Kocurek and was sentenced to life in federal prison.