Adams, John R. Born 1955 in Orrville, OH Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio Nominated by George W. Bush on January 7, 2003, to a seat vacated by George Washington White. Confirmed by the Senate on February 10, 2003, and received commission on February 12, 2003. Education: Bowling Green State University, B.S., 1978 University of Akron School of Law, J.D., 1983 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. W. F. Spicer, Court of Common Pleas, Ohio, 1983-1984 Private practice, Ohio, 1984-1999 Assistant prosecutor, Summit County Prosecutor's Office, Ohio, 1986-1989 Judge, Summit County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio, 1999-2003