R. Brooke Jackson
| R. Brooke Jackson | |
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| Current Court Information: | |
| United States District Court for the District of Colorado | |
| Title: | Judge |
| Position: | Seat #1 |
| Service: | |
| Appointed by: | Barack Obama |
| Active: | 8/2/2011 - Present |
| Preceded by: | Phillip Figa |
| Past post: | Colorado First Judicial District |
| Past chief: | 2003 - 2011 |
| Past term: | 1998 - 2011 |
| Personal History | |
| Born: | 1947 |
| Home State: | Bozeman, MT |
| Bachelors: | Dartmouth '69 |
| Law School: | Harvard Law '72 |
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Richard Brooke Jackson is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. He joined the court in 2011 after an appointment from Barack Obama.[1] Prior to appointment, Jackson was the Chief Judge for the Colorado First Judicial District Court.[2]
Early life and education
Jackson received his A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1969 and his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1972. [3]
Professional career
Prior to joining the First Judicial District Court in 1998, Jackson worked in the private practice of law. In 2003, he was named chief judge of the Colorado First Judicial District. [3]
Judicial career
District of Colorado
On September 29, 2010, President Obama nominated Jackson to serve on the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. Obama commented on the nomination stating, "Throughout their careers these individuals have shown a dedication to justice. I am proud to nominate them to serve the American people from the district court bench."[4][5]
Jackson's nomination was returned to the President at the end of the 111th congress. President Obama resubmitted the nomination on January 5, 2011.
Jackson received a unanimous rating of "Well Qualified" from the American Bar Association. Jackson's hearing was held on April 13, 2011 and you can find his Committee Questionnaire Available Here and his Questions for the Record Available Here. He was reported by the committee with unanimous approval on May 12, 2011.[6]
Jackson's nomination was confirmed on August 2, 2011 by the United States Senate. [1]
See also
External links
- 1st Judicial District Homepage
- The White House, Press Release: "Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 9/29/10"
- My San Antonio, "Colorado closer to getting new federal judge" 5/13/2011
- Biography from Federal Judicial Center
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Law Week Colorado, "Senate Confirms Brooke Jackson To Colorado’s U.S. Bench" 8/2/2011
- ↑ 1st Judicial District Judges
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The White House, Press Release: "President Obama Names Two to the United States District Court," September 29, 2010
- ↑ The White House, Press Release: "Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 9/29/10"
- ↑ Biography from Federal Judicial Center
- ↑ Judicial Nomination Materials
| Federal judicial offices | ||
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| Preceded by: Phillip Figa |
District of Colorado 2011–Current Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: NA |
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| Active judges |
• Marcia Krieger • Robert Blackburn • Christine Arguello • Philip Brimmer • R. Brooke Jackson • William J. Martinez • Raymond P. Moore | ||
| Senior judges |
Richard Matsch • John Kane • Walker Miller • Lewis Babcock • Wiley Daniel • | ||
| Magistrate judges | David West • Kathleen Tafoya • Kristen Mix • Michael Hegarty • Craig Shaffer • Boyd Boland • Michael Watanabe • Gordon Gallagher • | ||
| Former Article III judges |
Moses Hallett • William E. Doyle • Edward Nottingham • Zita Weinshienk • John Porfilio • Robert E. Lewis • John Foster Symes • Olin Chilson • Alfred Arraj • Jean Breitenstein • James Carrigan • Phillip Figa • Sherman Finesilver • Daniel Sparr • Fred Winner • William Knous • | ||
| Former Chief judges |
Edward Nottingham • Richard Matsch • Lewis Babcock • Wiley Daniel • Alfred Arraj • Sherman Finesilver • Fred Winner • William Knous • | ||
