Denise Louise Cote (born October 13, 1946) is a senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

- Gender
- Female
- Race
- White
Prior employment
Assistant U.S. attorney · 1977–1985, 1991–1994- ↳chief, Criminal Division · 1991–1994
Criminal Division, U.S. Department of JusticeSpecial assistant to assistant attorney general · 1994- Private practice, New York City1976–1977, 1985–1991
Law clerk , Hon. Jack Weinstein · 1975–1976
Appointments
1994–2011 · Appointed by William J. Clinton (Democratic)
Education
J.D. · 1975- Columbia UniversityM.A. · 1969
- St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, IndianaB.A. · 1968