Robert E. Jones

Born 1927 in Portland, OR

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on February 20, 1990, to a seat vacated by James M. Burns. Confirmed by the Senate on April 27, 1990, and received commission on April 30, 1990. Assumed senior status on May 1, 2000.

Education:
University of Hawaii, B.A., 1949
Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College, LL.B., 1953

Professional Career:
U.S. Naval Reserve captain and law specialist, 1945-1947, 1949-1967
U.S. Naval Reserve captain, JAG Corps, 1967-1987
Private practice, Portland, Oregon, 1953-1963
State representative, Oregon, 1963
Judge, Oregon Circuit Court, Fourth Judicial District, 1963-1982
Associate justice, Supreme Court of Oregon, 1983-1990