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Jordan, Daniel Porter III
Born 1964 in Fort Bragg, NC
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
Nominated by George W. Bush on April 24, 2006, to a seat vacated by Tom S. Lee. Confirmed by the Senate on July 20, 2006, and received commission on August 7, 2006. Served as chief judge, 2017-2024.
Education:
University of Mississippi, B.B.A., 1987
University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1993
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
Nominated by George W. Bush on April 24, 2006, to a seat vacated by Tom S. Lee. Confirmed by the Senate on July 20, 2006, and received commission on August 7, 2006. Served as chief judge, 2017-2024.
Education:
University of Mississippi, B.B.A., 1987
University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1993
Professional Career:
Private practice, Jackson, Mississippi, 1993-2006