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Claude Kelly
Claude J. Kelly III is the chief federal defender in the Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana. He was nominated to serve on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on February 4, 2016, by President Barack Obama.[1] On January 3, 2017, Kelly's nomination was returned to President Obama at the sine die adjournment of the 114th Congress.[2]
Education
Kelly earned his B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross in 1983 and his J.D. from Tulane University Law School in 1987.[1]
Federal judicial nomination
Eastern District of Louisiana
Kelly was nominated to serve on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on February 4, 2016, by President Barack Obama.
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Claude Kelly |
| Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana |
| Progress |
| Returned 334 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: February 4, 2016
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| ABA Rating: Unanimously Well Qualified
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| Questionnaire: Questionnaire |
| Hearing: May 18, 2016
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| QFRs: QFRs (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: June 16, 2016
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 Confirmed:
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| Returned: January 3, 2017
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Obama remarked on the nomination of Kelly and one other nominee, "Throughout their careers, these nominees have displayed unwavering commitment to justice and integrity. Their records of public service are distinguished and impressive and I am confident that they will serve the American people well from the United States District Court bench. I am honored to nominate them today."[1]
The American Bar Association rated Kelly Unanimously Well Qualified for the nomination.[3]
Hearings on Kelly's nomination were held in the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary on May 18, 2016, and his nomination was reported by U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on June 16, 2016.[4][5] On January 3, 2017, Kelly's nomination was returned to President Obama at the sine die adjournment of the 114th Congress.[2]
Professional career
The following is a summary of Kelly's professional career:[1]
- 2014-present: Chief Federal Defender, Federal Public Defender’s Office, Eastern District of Louisiana
- 2006-2014: Criminal Defense Attorney, New Orleans, Louisiana
- 2002-2006: Consultant, International Exchange Group, Washington, D.C.
- 2000-2002: Director of International Sales, Optimal Healthcare
- 1992-2000: Assistant Federal Defender, Federal Public Defender’s Office, Eastern District of Louisiana
- 1990-1992: General Manager, Kolb’s German Restaurant
- 1987-1990: Assistant District Attorney, New Orleans District Attorney’s Office
See also
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
- United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Whitehouse.gov, "President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the United States District Courts," February 4, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 United States Congress, "PN 1149 — Claude J. Kelly III — The Judiciary," accessed January 3, 2017
- ↑ American Bar Association, "Ratings of Article III Judicial Nominees: 114th Congress," accessed April 19, 2016
- ↑ U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, "Nominations," May 18, 2016
- ↑ United States Senate, "Pending nominations on the executive calendar (civilian)," June 16, 2016
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