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Jones, Bernard M.
Born 1979 in Oklahoma City, OK
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on October 17, 2019, to a seat vacated by Joe L. Heaton. Confirmed by the Senate on December 19, 2019, and received commission on December 31, 2019.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, 2015-2019
Education:
Southern Methodist University, B.A., 2001
Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 2004
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on October 17, 2019, to a seat vacated by Joe L. Heaton. Confirmed by the Senate on December 19, 2019, and received commission on December 31, 2019.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, 2015-2019
Education:
Southern Methodist University, B.A., 2001
Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 2004
Professional Career:
Private practice, Columbus, Ohio, 2004-2006
Private practice, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 2006-2008
Oklahoma City University School of Law, 2008-2012; assistant dean for admissions, 2008-2010; associate dean for admissions and external affairs, 2010-2012
Private practice, Edmond, Oklahoma, 2012
Judge, Oklahoma District Court, Seventh Judicial District, 2012-2015