Joseph M. Hood

Born 1942 in Ashland, KY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on January 24, 1990, to a seat vacated by Scott Reed. Confirmed by the Senate on April 27, 1990, and received commission on April 30, 1990. Served as chief judge, 2005-2007. Assumed senior status on October 14, 2007.

U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, 1976-1990

Education:
University of Kentucky, B.S., 1965
University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D., 1972

Professional Career:
U.S. Army captain, 1966-1970
Law clerk, Hon. David Hermansdorfer, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, 1972-1976

Judge

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky

1990 - Current

Served as chief judge, 2005-2007. Assumed senior status on October 14, 2007.

U.S. Magistrate Judge

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky

1976 - 1990

Law clerk

Hon. David Hermansdorfer, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky

1972 - 1976

captain

U.S. Army

1966 - 1970

University of Kentucky College of Law

J.D. (1972)

University of Kentucky

B.S. (1965)