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Todd, James Dale
Born 1943 in Scotts Hill, TN
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on June 5, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on July 10, 1985, and received commission on July 11, 1985. Served as chief judge, 2001-2007. Assumed senior status on May 20, 2008.
Education:
Lambuth College, B.S., 1965
University of Mississippi, M.C.S., 1968
Memphis State University (now University of Memphis) Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., 1972
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on June 5, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on July 10, 1985, and received commission on July 11, 1985. Served as chief judge, 2001-2007. Assumed senior status on May 20, 2008.
Education:
Lambuth College, B.S., 1965
University of Mississippi, M.C.S., 1968
Memphis State University (now University of Memphis) Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., 1972
Professional Career:
Private practice, Jackson, Tennessee, 1972-1983
Judge, Tennessee Circuit Court, 1983-1985