Jones, C. Darnell II Born 1949 in Claremore, OK Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Nominated by George W. Bush on July 24, 2008, to a seat vacated by Bruce W. Kauffman. Confirmed by the Senate on September 26, 2008, and received commission on October 30, 2008. Education: Southwestern College, A.B., 1972 The American University, Washington College of Law, J.D., 1975 Professional Career: Defender Association of Philadelphia, 1975-1987 Adjunct professor, St. Joseph's University School of Criminal Justice, 1991-1992 Adjunct professor, Temple University Beasley School of Law, 1992-1996 Curriculum developer/instructor, The National Judicial College, 1998-2008 Judge, First Judicial Circuit, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, 1987-2008 President judge, First Judicial Circuit, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, 2006-2008