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James D. Todd

U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
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
- Current
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
J.D. (1972)
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University of Mississippi
M.C.S. (1968)
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Lambuth University
B.S. (1965)
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Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
Lambuth University
Alumnus of the Year
Lambuth College Alumni Association
Professional Associations
Federal Judges Association; TN Bar Foundation
Fellow
Current
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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