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Brooks, Timothy Lloyd
Born 1964 in Detroit, MI
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
Nominated by Barack Obama on January 6, 2014, to a seat vacated by Jimm Larry Hendren. Confirmed by the Senate on March 5, 2014, and received commission on March 7, 2014. Served as chief judge, 2025-present.
Education:
University of Arkansas, B.S.B.A., 1986
University of Arkansas School of Law, J.D., 1989
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
Nominated by Barack Obama on January 6, 2014, to a seat vacated by Jimm Larry Hendren. Confirmed by the Senate on March 5, 2014, and received commission on March 7, 2014. Served as chief judge, 2025-present.
Education:
University of Arkansas, B.S.B.A., 1986
University of Arkansas School of Law, J.D., 1989
Professional Career:
Private practice, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1987-2014
Other Nominations/Recess Appointments:Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas, June 7, 2013; no Senate vote