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Edith Hollan Jones

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · Appointed by Ronald Reagan (Republican)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Apr 4, 1985CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Apr 3, 1985 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Feb 27, 1985 · Judiciary Committee hearing (not listed) · Confirmed Apr 3, 1985 · voice vote · Born 1949, PA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit	Ronald Reagan	Apr 4, 1985	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.