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James D. Todd

Biography

Born 1943 in Scotts Hill, TN

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on June 5, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on July 10, 1985, and received commission on July 11, 1985. Served as chief judge, 2001-2007. Assumed senior status on May 20, 2008.

Education:
Lambuth College, B.S., 1965
University of Mississippi, M.C.S., 1968
Memphis State Univ. College of Law (now Univ. of Memphis, Humphreys Sch. of Law), J.D., 1972

Professional Career:
Private practice, Jackson, Tennessee, 1972-1983
Judge, Tennessee Circuit Court, 1983-1985

Professional Experience
Judge U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Served as chief judge, 2001-2007. Assumed senior status on May 20, 2008.
Judge Tennessee Circuit Court
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Attorney Private practice, Jackson, Tennessee
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Education
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Logo
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law J.D. (1972)
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University of Mississippi M.C.S. (1968)
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Lambuth University B.S. (1965)
Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award Lambuth University
Alumnus of the Year Lambuth College Alumni Association
Professional Associations
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Federal Judges Association; TN Bar Foundation Fellow
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District Judges Association of the Sixth Circuit President
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Websites & Blogs
Website United States District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Website Federal Judicial Center Biography
Website Court Biography
Contact & Map
Chambers
Room 448
111 South Highland
Jackson , TN 38301
Telephone: (731) 421-9222

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