Watson, Michael H. - Born 1956 in Akron, OH
Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio Nominated by George W. Bush on April 6, 2004, to a seat vacated by James L. Graham. Confirmed by the Senate on September 7, 2004, and received commission on September 10, 2004.
Education: Ohio State University, B.A., 1983 Capital University School of Law, J.D., 1987
Professional Career: United States Air Force, 1975-1978 Ohio Air National Guard, 1978-1984 Bailiff/law clerk, Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio, 1983-1988 Private practice, Ohio, 1988-1991 Chief legal counsel, Ohio Department of Commerce, 1991-1992 Deputy chief legal counsel, State of Ohio Governor's Office, 1992-1994 Chief legal counsel, State of Ohio Governor's Office, 1994-1995 Judge, Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio, 1996-2003 Judge, Tenth District Court of Appeals, Ohio, 2003-2004
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