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Ozerden, Halil Suleyman

Born 1966 in Hattiesburg, MS

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
Nominated by George W. Bush on January 9, 2007, to a seat vacated by David C. Bramlette. Confirmed by the Senate on April 24, 2007, and received commission on May 1, 2007. Served as chief judge, 2024-present.

Education:
Georgetown University, B.S., 1989
Stanford Law School, J.D., 1998

Professional Career:

U.S. Navy lieutenant, 1989-1995
Law clerk, Hon. Eldon E. Fallon, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, 1998-1999
Private practice, Gulfport, Mississippi, 1999-2007

Other Nominations/Recess Appointments:

Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, September 5, 2006; no Senate vote
Nominated to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, June 24, 2019; no Senate vote