Cohn, James I. Born 1948 in Montgomery, AL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Nominated by George W. Bush on May 1, 2003, to a new seat authorized by 116 Stat. 1758. Confirmed by the Senate on July 31, 2003, and received commission on August 1, 2003. Education: University of Alabama, B.S., 1971 Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, J.D., 1974 Professional Career: Alabama National Guard, 1970-1972 United States Army Reserves, 1972-1975 Florida Army National Guard, 1975-1976 Assistant public defender, Broward County Public Defender's Office, 1975 Assistant state attorney, Broward County State Attorney's Office, 1975-1978 Private practice, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1978-1995 Circuit judge, 17th Judicial Circuit Court, State of Florida, 1995-2003