Hopkins, Virginia Emerson Born 1952 in Anniston, AL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama Nominated by George W. Bush on October 14, 2003, to a seat vacated by Edwin L. Nelson. Confirmed by the Senate on June 15, 2004, and received commission on June 17, 2004. Education: University of Alabama, B.A., 1974 University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1977 Professional Career: Private practice, Birmingham, Alabama, 1977-1978 Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1978-1991 Private practice, Anniston, Alabama, 1991-2004