Jones, Steve CarMichael Born 1957 in Athens, GA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia Nominated by Barack Obama on January 5, 2011, to a seat vacated by Orinda D. Evans. Confirmed by the Senate on February 28, 2011, and received commission on March 3, 2011. Education: University of Georgia, B.B.A., 1978 University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 1987 Professional Career: Assistant district attorney, Western Judicial Circuit, Georgia, 1987-1993 Judge, Athens-Clarke County Municipal Court, Georgia, 1993-1995 Superior court judge, Tenth Superior Court District of Georgia, Western Judicial Circuit, 1995-2011