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Cox, Sean Francis
Born 1957 in Detroit, MI
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Nominated by George W. Bush on February 14, 2005, to a seat vacated by Lawrence P. Zatkoff. Confirmed by the Senate on June 8, 2006, and received commission on June 12, 2006. Served as chief judge, 2022-2025. Service terminated on July 27, 2025, due to retirement.
Education:
University of Michigan, B.G.S., 1979
Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State University College of Law), J.D., 1983
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Nominated by George W. Bush on February 14, 2005, to a seat vacated by Lawrence P. Zatkoff. Confirmed by the Senate on June 8, 2006, and received commission on June 12, 2006. Served as chief judge, 2022-2025. Service terminated on July 27, 2025, due to retirement.
Education:
University of Michigan, B.G.S., 1979
Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State University College of Law), J.D., 1983
Professional Career:
Private practice, Michigan, 1983-1996
Judge, Michigan Circuit Court, Third Judicial Circuit, 1996-2006
Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, September 10, 2004; no Senate vote