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Hall, James Randal
Born 1958 in Augusta, GA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
Nominated by George W. Bush on March 19, 2007, to a seat vacated by B. Avant Edenfield. Confirmed by the Senate on April 10, 2008, and received commission on April 29, 2008. Served as chief judge, 2017-2024.
Education:
Augusta College (now Georgia Regents University), B.A., 1979
University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 1982
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
Nominated by George W. Bush on March 19, 2007, to a seat vacated by B. Avant Edenfield. Confirmed by the Senate on April 10, 2008, and received commission on April 29, 2008. Served as chief judge, 2017-2024.
Education:
Augusta College (now Georgia Regents University), B.A., 1979
University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 1982
Professional Career:
Private practice, Augusta, Georgia, 1982-1985, 1996-2008
Vice-president and legal counsel, Bankers First Corporation, 1985-1996
State senator, 22nd District, Georgia, 2003-2004