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James Parker Jones

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia · Appointed by William J. Clinton (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Aug 30, 2021: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Aug 1, 1996CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Jul 18, 1996 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Dec 12, 1995 · Judiciary Committee hearing Feb 28, 1996 · Confirmed Jul 18, 1996 · voice vote · Born 1940, FL

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia	William J. Clinton	Aug 1, 1996	Senior status since Aug 30, 2021

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.