Kourtney Tucker

Kourtney Tucker is an Associate Attorney, bringing experience in criminal litigation, courtroom advocacy, and legal research. Admitted to practice law in New Jersey and Texas, she has represented the State of Texas in criminal proceedings and worked closely with law enforcement, attorneys, and individuals navigating complex legal matters.

Before joining Szaferman Lakind, Kourtney served as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney with the Randall County District Attorney’s Office in Amarillo, Texas. During her tenure, she prosecuted misdemeanor and felony cases, managed substantial court dockets, negotiated case resolutions, and prepared matters for trial. She also participated as second chair in more than ten criminal trials, developing experience in courtroom procedures, case preparation, and litigation strategy.

Her legal background also includes experience with the Harris County Public Defender’s Office, where she worked in the Immigration Section, and the Harris County Criminal Courts, where she served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Shannon Baldwin. She also gained experience in immigration law at Fragomen and worked with the Pennsylvania Innocence Project.

Kourtney’s connection to Szaferman Lakind began earlier in her career, when she worked with the firm as a Legal and Production Assistant from 2015 to 2020. Her return to the firm brings together her familiarity with its operations and the litigation experience she has developed throughout her legal career.

Kourtney earned her Juris Doctor from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 2023, where she was named to the Dean’s List. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Criminal Justice from Temple University in 2020, also earning Dean’s List recognition.