Edith Jones

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Edith Jones
Current Court Information:
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Title:   Chief Justice
Station:   New Orleans, LA
Service:
Appointed by:   Ronald Reagan
Active:   04/04/1985 - Current
Chief:   2006-Current
Personal History
Born:   1949
Home State:   Philadelphia, PA
Bachelors:   Cornell University, 1971
Law School:   University of Texas Law School, 1974

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Edith Hollan Jones (b. 1949) is a federal appeals judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. She joined the court in 1985 after being nominated by President Ronald Reagan. Jones is the Chief Judge of the Court.

Early life and education

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jones graduated from Cornell University with her Bachelor's degree in 1971 and later received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 1974.[1]

Personal life

Professional career

Jones was a private practice attorney in the State of Texas from 1974 to 1985.[1]

Judicial career

Fifth Circuit

On the recommendation of Texas U.S. Senator Phil Gramm, Jones was nominated to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit by President Ronald Reagan on February 27, 1985 to a new seat created by 98 Stat. 333, which was approved by Congress. Jones was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on April 3, 1985 and received commission on April 4, 1985. Jones has served as the Chief Judge of the court since 2006.[1]

Awards and associations

Notable cases

Judicial philosophy

See also

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

External links

References

Federal judicial offices
Preceded by:
NA - new seat
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
1985–present
Succeeded by:
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