Edmondson, James Larry Born 1947 in Jasper, GA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Nominated by Ronald Reagan on March 26, 1986, to a seat vacated by Albert J. Henderson. Confirmed by the Senate on April 29, 1986, and received commission on May 7, 1986. Served as chief judge, 2002-2009. Assumed senior status on July 15, 2012. Education: Emory University, B.A., 1968 University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 1971 University of Virginia, M.L. Judicial Process, 1990 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Sidney O. Smith, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, 1971-1973 Private practice, Jasper, Georgia, 1973 Private practice, Lawrenceville, Georgia, 1973-1986 Instructor, University of Georgia School of Law, 1975-1984