Joe Heaton
2019 - Present
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Joe L. Heaton is a judge on senior status on the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. He joined the court in 2001 after being nominated by President George W. Bush (R). He retired from full-time service, assuming senior status, on July 1, 2019. Heaton served as the district court's chief judge from 2015 to 2019.
Early life and education
Born in Alva, Oklahoma, Heaton earned his bachelor's degree from Northern Oklahoma State University in 1973 and his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1976.[1]
Professional career
- 2001-2019: Judge, United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
- 2015-2019: Chief judge
- 1996-2001: U.S. Attorney's office, Western District of Oklahoma
- 1993-1996: Private practice, Oklahoma City, Okla.
- 1992-1993: U.S. Attorney's office, Western District of Oklahoma
- 1992-1993: Adjunct instructor, University of Central Oklahoma
- 1984-1992: State representative, Oklahoma House of Representatives
- 1980-1981: Adjunct instructor, University of Central Oklahoma
- 1977-1992: Private practice, Oklahoma City, Okla.
- 1976-1977: Legislative assistant, U.S. Sen. Dewey Bartlett, (R-Okla.)[1]
Judicial career
Western District of Oklahoma
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Joe L. Heaton |
| Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 126 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: August 2, 2001
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| ABA Rating: Substantial Majority Well Qualified, Minority Qualified
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| Questionnaire: |
| Hearing: November 7, 2001
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| QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: November 29, 2001
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| Confirmed: December 6, 2001
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| Vote: Voice vote
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 Returned: August 3, 2001
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Heaton was first nominated on August 2, 2001, by President George W. Bush (R) to a seat on the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma vacated by Ralph Thompson. Under provisions of Rule XXXI, paragraph six of the standing rules of the Senate, Heaton's nomination was returned to the president on August 3, 2001. President Bush resubmitted the nomination on September 4, 2001. The American Bar Association rated Heaton Substantial Majority Well Qualified, Minority Qualified for the nomination. Hearings on Heaton's nomination were held before the Senate Judiciary Committee on November 7, 2001, and his nomination was reported by U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on November 29, 2001. Heaton was confirmed on a voice vote of the U.S. Senate on December 6, 2001, and he received his commission on December 10, 2001. He retired from full-time service, assuming senior status, on July 1, 2019.
From 2015 to 2019, Heaton served as the chief judge of the district court.[1][2][3][4]
See also
- United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
- United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Federal Judicial Center, "Biography of Judge Joe L. Heaton," accessed June 5, 2017
- ↑ United States Congress, "PN 744 — Joe L. Heaton — The Judiciary," accessed June 5, 2017
- ↑ United States Congress, "PN 918 — Joe L. Heaton — The Judiciary," accessed June 5, 2017
- ↑ American Bar Association, "Ratings of Article III judicial nominees, 107th Congress," accessed June 5, 2017
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: Ralph Thompson |
Western District of Oklahoma 2001–2019 Seat #3 |
Succeeded by: Bernard Jones
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| 2001 |
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| 2002 |
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| 2004 |
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| 2005 |
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| 2006 |
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| 2007 |
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| 2008 |
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Federal courts:
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Oklahoma, Northern District of Oklahoma, Western District of Oklahoma • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Oklahoma, Northern District of Oklahoma, Western District of Oklahoma
State courts:
Oklahoma Supreme Court • Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals • Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals • Oklahoma District Courts • Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Court of Existing Claims
State resources:
Courts in Oklahoma • Oklahoma judicial elections • Judicial selection in Oklahoma
