Michael H. Simon
| Michael H. Simon | |
| Current Court Information: | |
| United States District Court for the District of Oregon | |
| Title: | Judge |
| Position: | Seat #1 |
| Service: | |
| Appointed by: | Barack Obama |
| Active: | 6/22/2011 - Present |
| Preceded by: | Ancer Haggerty |
| Personal History | |
| Born: | 1956 |
| Home State: | New York, NY |
| Bachelors: | U. of California, Los Angeles, B.A., 1978 |
| Law School: | Harvard Law School, J.D., 1981 |
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Michael H. Simon is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. He joined the court in 2011 after an appointment from Barack Obama. Prior to his appointment, Simon was a partner in the law firm Perkins Cole LLP.[1]
Early life and education
Simon received his B.A. in 1978 from University of California at Los Angeles and his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1981. [2][1]
Professional career
After graduating from law school, Simon served the U.S. Department of Justice as a Trial Attorney. In 1986, he joined Perkins Cole LLP. [2][1]
Judicial career
District of Oregon
On July 14, 2010, President Obama nominated Simon to the federal bench, along with four other nominees. President Obama commented on the nomination, stating, "These individuals have demonstrated a commitment to justice throughout their careers. I am confident they will serve the American people with distinction from the United States District Court."[2] Simon was nominated to fill the seat vacated by Ancer Haggerty. [3]
The American Bar Association rated him Majority Well Qualified, Minority Qualified. Simon's hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee was on November 17, 2010, and you can find his Hearing Transcript here. He was voted 16-3 out of committee. [4]
Simon's nomination was returned to the President at the end of the 111th congress. President Obama resubmitted the nomination on January 5, 2011. Simon's nomination was confirmed by the Senate on June 21, 2011, by a vote of 64-35.[5]
See also
External links
- Associated Press, "Judge appoints ex-governor to settle port dispute," June 22, 2012
- The Associated Press, "Federal judge says no to halt in sea lion killing," May 31, 2012
- StatesmanJournal.com, "Obama names two as federal judges in Oregon", July 14, 2010
- Biography from Federal Judicial Center
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Official FJC Bio of Judge Simon
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The White House, Press Release: "President Obama Names Five to United States District Court", July 14, 2010
- ↑ White House Press Release "Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate" July 14, 2010
- ↑ Judicial Nomination Materials
- ↑ 112th Congress Confirmation materials
| Federal judicial offices | ||
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| Preceded by: Ancer Haggerty |
District of Oregon 2011–Current Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: NA |
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| Active judges |
Chief Judge: Ann Aiken • Anna Brown • Michael Mosman • Marco A. Hernandez • Michael H. Simon | ||
| Senior judges |
Ancer Haggerty • Garr King • Michael Hogan • Robert E. Jones • Owen Panner • James Redden • Malcolm Marsh • | ||
| Magistrate judges | John Acosta • Mark Clarke • Dennis Hubel • John Jelderks • Paul Papak • Janice Stewart • Patricia Sullivan • Thomas Coffin • | ||
| Former Article III judges |
James Alger Fee • Matthew Paul Deady • Charles Byron Bellinger • Charles Edwin Wolverton • Robert Sharp Bean • John Hugh McNary • Alfred Goodwin • Otto Skopil • Edward Leavy • Claude McColloch • Robert Belloni • James Burns • William East • Gus Solomon • Helen Frye • John Kilkenny • | ||
| Former Chief judges |
James Alger Fee • Ancer Haggerty • Michael Hogan • Owen Panner • James Redden • Otto Skopil • Claude McColloch • Robert Belloni • James Burns • Gus Solomon • | ||
