George P. Kazen

Who is George P. Kazen?

George Philip Kazen is a senior United States District Judge from South Texas.

Kazen was born and resides in Laredo, the seat of Webb County, Texas. His parents were E. James Kazen and the former Drusilla Marie Perkins, a native of Sioux City, Iowa. James and Drusilla met at the University of Texas at Austin, where both were students. James Kazen was subsequently a long-term Democratic district attorney and district judge for the 49th Judicial District of Texas. Drusilla Marie Perkins Kazen, known as "Duchess" Kazen, was the daughter of Samuel Julien Perkins and the former Marion McDermott. She was the last surviving grandchild of Republican U.S. Representative George D. Perkins, also the publisher of the Sioux City Journal. Drusilla Kazen was a dancer who studied under Valentina, noted dancer, actress, and fashion designer.

In 1960, George Kazen received a B.B.A. degree from the University of Texas. In 1961, he obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Texas School of Law. He was a briefing attorney for the Texas Supreme Court from 1961 to 1962, and was from 1962 to 1965 a captain in the U.S. Air Force, Judge Advocate General Corps.