Paul Grimm
| Paul Grimm | |
| Current Court Information: | |
| United States District Court for the District of Maryland | |
| Title: | Judge |
| Station: | Baltimore, MD |
| Service: | |
| Appointed by: | Barack Obama |
| Approval vote: | 92-1 |
| Active: | 12/3/2012 - Present |
| Preceded by: | Benson Everett Legg |
| Past chief: | 05/2006 - 12/3/2012 |
| Past term: | 02/05/1997 - 12/3/2012 |
| Personal History | |
| Born: | December 26, 1951 |
| Home State: | Yokohama, Japan |
| Bachelors: | U. of California, Davis, A.B., 1973 |
| Law School: | U. of New Mexico Law, J.D., 1976 |
| Military service: | U.S. Army 1973 - 1979, Reserves Current |
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Early life and education
Judge Grimm was born on December 26, 1951 in Yokohama, Japan. He received his A.B. degree in classical rhetoric from the University of California at Davis in 1973 and his J.D. degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1976. From 1973 to 1979, he served in the U.S. Army. He is currently in the Army Reserve. He has taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland School of Law and University of Baltimore School of Law. He has also authored multiple books and articles on law.[1][2]
Professional career
Judge Grimm began his career in 1980 as an Assistant State's Attorney in Baltimore County. The following year, he became an Assistant Attorney General for Maryland. In 1984, he began working as a private practice lawyer. He worked in this capacity until his appointment to the U.S. District Court in 1997.[1][2]
Federal judicial nomination
Barack Obama nominated Paul Grimm to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland to fill the vacancy left by Benson Everett Legg.[6] Obama commented on the three district court nominations, stating, "Throughout their careers, these nominees have displayed unwavering commitment to justice and integrity. Their records of public service are distinguished and impressive and I am confident that they will serve the American people well from the United States District Court bench. I am honored to nominate them today."[3]
He was rated Unanimously Well Qualified by the American Bar Association. He had a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 9, 2012 and you can find his Committee Questionnaire Available Here and his Questions for the Record Available Here.[7]
On December 3, 2012 the United States Senate confirmed Paul Grimm to an Article III post for the United States District Court for the District of Maryland with a vote of 92-1.[4][8]
See also
External links
- Biography of Judge Grimm from the University of Maryland School of Law
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 District of Maryland: Judge Grimm biography
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Maryland State Archives: Judge Grimm biography
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "President Obama Nominates Three to Serve on the US District Court" 2/16/2012
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 112th Congress Confirmations
- ↑ United States Periodic Press Gallery
- ↑ "Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate" 2/16/2012
- ↑ 112th Congress Nomination Materials
- ↑ United States Periodic Press Gallery
| Federal judicial offices | ||
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| Preceded by: Benson Everett Legg |
District of Maryland 2012–Present |
Succeeded by: NA |
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| Active judges |
Chief Judge: Deborah Chasanow • Richard Bennett • Catherine Blake • William Quarles • Roger Titus • Ellen Hollander • James Bredar • Paul Grimm • George L. Russell, III | ||
| Senior judges |
Alexander Williams • Benson Legg • Walter Black • Marvin Garbis • Alex Harvey • Frederick Motz • William Nickerson • Peter Messitte • Joseph Young • Frederic Smalkin • | ||
| Magistrate judges | William Connelly • Charles Day • Thomas M. DiGirolamo • Susan Gauvey • Beth Gasner • Jillyn Schulze • Stephanie Gallagher • Timothy J. Sullivan • | ||
| Former Article III judges |
William Paca • James Winchester • James Houston • Theodorick Bland • Elias Glenn • Upton Scott Heath • John Glenn • William Fell Giles • Thomas John Morris • Paul Niemeyer • John Carter Rose • Andre Davis • Morris Ames Soper • William Caldwell Coleman • William Calvin Chesnut • Joseph Clemens Howard • Harrison Winter • Charles Blair • John Hargrove • Shirley Jones • Frank Kaufman • James Rogers Miller, Jr. • Herbert Murray • Edward Northrop • Norman Ramsey • Roszel Thomsen • Robert Watkins • | ||
| Former Chief judges |
Benson Legg • Walter Black • Alex Harvey • Frederick Motz • William Caldwell Coleman • Frank Kaufman • Edward Northrop • Roszel Thomsen • Robert Watkins • Frederic Smalkin • | ||
