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Howard, Marcia Morales
Born 1965 in Jacksonville, FL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Nominated by George W. Bush on January 9, 2007, to a seat vacated by Harvey E. Schlesinger. Confirmed by the Senate on February 15, 2007, and received commission on February 20, 2007. Served as chief judge, 2024-present.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, 2003-2007
Education:
Vanderbilt University, B.S., 1987
University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law), J.D., 1990
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Nominated by George W. Bush on January 9, 2007, to a seat vacated by Harvey E. Schlesinger. Confirmed by the Senate on February 15, 2007, and received commission on February 20, 2007. Served as chief judge, 2024-present.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, 2003-2007
Education:
Vanderbilt University, B.S., 1987
University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law), J.D., 1990
Professional Career:
Private practice, Jacksonville, Florida, 1990-2003
Other Nominations/Recess Appointments:Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, June 6, 2006; no Senate vote