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Hopkins, Virginia Emerson
Born 1952 in Anniston, AL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Nominated by George W. Bush on October 14, 2003, to a seat vacated by Edwin L. Nelson. Confirmed by the Senate on June 15, 2004, and received commission on June 17, 2004. Assumed senior status on June 22, 2018.
Education:
University of Alabama, B.A., 1974
University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1977
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Nominated by George W. Bush on October 14, 2003, to a seat vacated by Edwin L. Nelson. Confirmed by the Senate on June 15, 2004, and received commission on June 17, 2004. Assumed senior status on June 22, 2018.
Education:
University of Alabama, B.A., 1974
University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1977
Professional Career:
Private practice, Birmingham, Alabama, 1977-1978
Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1978-1991
Private practice, Anniston, Alabama, 1991-2004