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Curtis L. Collier

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Biography

Born 1949 in Marianna, AR

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Nominated by William J. Clinton on February 13, 1995, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on May 8, 1995, and received commission on May 10, 1995. Served as chief judge, 2005-2012. Assumed senior status on October 31, 2014.

Education:
Tennessee State University, B.S., 1971
Duke University School of Law, J.D., 1974

Professional Career:
U.S. Air Force, 1974-1979
Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of Louisiana, 1979-1987
Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of Tennessee, 1987-1995

Professional Experience
Judge
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
- Current
Served as chief judge, 2005-2012. Assumed senior status on October 31, 2014.
Assistant U.S. attorney
Eastern District of Tennessee
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Assistant U.S. attorney
Eastern District of Louisiana
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U.S. Air Force
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Education
Duke University School of Law
J.D. (1974)
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Tennessee State University
B.S. (1971)
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Websites & Blogs
Website
United States District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Website
Federal Judicial Center Biography
Contact & Map
900 Georgia Avenue, Room 253
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Telephone: (423) 752-5287