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Dlott, Susan J.
Born 1949 in Dayton, OH
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Nominated by William J. Clinton on August 10, 1995, to a seat vacated by S. Arthur Spiegel. Confirmed by the Senate on December 22, 1995, and received commission on December 26, 1995. Served as chief judge, 2009-2015. Assumed senior status on May 31, 2018.
Education:
University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1970
Boston University School of Law, J.D., 1973
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Nominated by William J. Clinton on August 10, 1995, to a seat vacated by S. Arthur Spiegel. Confirmed by the Senate on December 22, 1995, and received commission on December 26, 1995. Served as chief judge, 2009-2015. Assumed senior status on May 31, 2018.
Education:
University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1970
Boston University School of Law, J.D., 1973
Professional Career:
Law clerk, Hon. Alvin Krenzler and Hon. Jack Day, Court of Appeals of Ohio, 1973-1974
Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of Ohio, 1975-1979
Private practice, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1979-1995