James Cohn
2016 - Present
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James I. Cohn is a federal judge on senior status with the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He joined the court in 2003 after being nominated by President George W. Bush. Cohn assumed senior status on the court on August 5, 2016. Prior to his appointment to the federal bench, Cohn was a circuit court judge for the 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida.[1]
Early life and education
Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Cohn graduated from the University of Alabama with his bachelor's degree in 1971 and from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law with his J.D. in 1974.[1]
Military career
Cohn served in the Alabama National Guard from 1970 to 1972, in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1972 to 1975, and in the Florida Army National Guard from 1975 to 1976.[1]
Professional career
- 1995-2003: Judge, 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida
- 1978-1995: Private practice, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
- 1975-1978: Assistant state attorney, Broward County, Florida
- 1975: Assistant public defender, Broward County, Florida[1]
Judicial career
Southern District of Florida
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: James I. Cohn |
| Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 91 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: May 1, 2003
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| ABA Rating: Substantial Majority Well Qualified, Minority Qualified
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| Questionnaire: |
| Hearing: July 9, 2003
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| Hearing Transcript: Hearing Transcript |
| QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: July 17, 2003
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| Confirmed: July 31, 2003
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| Vote: 96-0
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Cohn was nominated to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida by President George W. Bush on May 1, 2003, to a new seat created by 116 Stat. 1758. The American Bar Association rated Cohn Substantial Majority Well Qualified, Minority Qualified for the nomination.[2] Hearings on Cohn's nomination were held before the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary on July 9, 2003, and his nomination was reported by U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) on July 17, 2003. Cohn was confirmed on a recorded 96-0 vote of the U.S. Senate on July 31, 2003, and he received his commission the next day. Cohn assumed senior status on the court on August 5, 2016.[1][3]
See also
- United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Federal Judicial Center, "Biographical directory of federal judges," accessed August 5, 2016
- ↑ American Bar Association, "Ratings of Article III judicial nominees, 108th Congress," accessed July 29, 2016
- ↑ United States Congress, "PN 574 - James I. Cohn — The Judiciary," accessed July 29, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: NA-New Seat 116 Stat. 1758 |
Southern District of Florida 2003–2016 Seat #18 |
Succeeded by: Anuraag Singhal
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