Steve C. Jones
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2011 - Present
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Steve C. Jones is a judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. He joined the court in 2011 after being nominated by Barack Obama. Prior to becoming a federal judge, Jones was a judge on the Western Circuit of the 10th Superior Court District of Georgia.[1][2]
On May 16, 2024, Jones announced that he would assume senior status on January 1, 2025.[3]
Education
Jones received his B.B.A. from the University of Georgia in 1978 and his J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1987.[2]
Professional career
After graduating from law school, Jones was Assistant District Attorney from 1987 to 1993. Next, he served as a municipal court judge in Athens for two years. In 1995, Jones became a judge of the 10th Superior Court District of Georgia.[2]
Federal judicial career
Northern District of Georgia
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Steve C. Jones |
| Court: Northern District of Geogia |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 229 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: 7/14/2010
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| ABA Rating: Well Qualified
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| Questionnaire: |
| Hearing: 11/17/2010
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| QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
 Reported:
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| Confirmed: 2/28/2011
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| Returned: 12/22/2010
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On July 14, 2010, President Obama nominated Jones to serve on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.[4] He was nominated to fill the seat vacated by Orinda Evans.[5]
Jones was unanimously rated "Well Qualified" by the American Bar Association. Jones' hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee was on November 17, 2010 and you can find his hearing transcript here.[6]He was moved out of committee and to the full Senate on a voice vote on December 8, 2010.[7]
Jones' nomination was returned to the President at the end of the 111th congress. President Obama resubmitted the nomination on January 5, 2011. Jones was confirmed to his position by the U.S. Senate on February 28, 2011 by an 90-0 vote.[8]
See also
External links
- Judge Jones' Biography from the Federal Judicial Center
- Athens Banner-Herald, "Jones honored for accomplishments, contributions,"May 2, 2011
- Athens Banner-Herald, "Judge Jones: Judge of character," March 13, 2011
- Athens Banner-Herald, "Editorial: Congratulations and best wishes, Judge Jones," July 16, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ Superior Court Directory
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Judge Jones's Biography from the Federal Judicial Center
- ↑ United States Courts, "Future Judicial Vacancies," accessed May 16, 2024
- ↑ The White House, Press Release: "President Obama Names Fives to United States District Court," July 14, 2010
- ↑ White House Press Release "Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate," July 14, 2010
- ↑ Judicial Nomination Materials (dead link)
- ↑ Results of Executive Business Meeting - December 8, 2010
- ↑ 212th Congress confirmation materials
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United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia 2011-Present |
Succeeded by Tiffany Johnson |
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