Jones, James Parker Born 1940 in Tampa, FL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia Nominated by William J. Clinton on December 12, 1995, to a seat vacated by James H. Michael, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on July 18, 1996, and received commission on August 1, 1996. Served as chief judge, 2004-2010. Education: Duke University, A.B., 1962 University of Virginia School of Law, LL.B., 1965 Professional Career: Assistant attorney general, Commonwealth of Virginia, 1965-1966 Law clerk, Hon. Clement Haynsworth, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 1966-1968 Private practice, Abingdon, Virginia, 1968-1971 Private practice, Bristol, Virginia, 1971-1995 State senator, Virginia, 1983-1988 Member, Virginia State Board of Education, 1990-1996