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Darnell Jones
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Tenure
2021 - Present
Years in position
4
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Years in office: 2008 - 2021
Education
Bachelor's
Southwestern College, 1972
Law
The American University, 1975
Personal
Birthplace
Claremore, OK

C. Darnell Jones, II (b. 1949) is a federal judge on senior status with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.[1] He joined the court in 2008 after a nomination by President George W. Bush (R). Jones assumed senior status on March 15, 2021.[2]

Early life and education

  • A.B., Southwestern College, 1972
  • J.D., The American University, Washington College of Law, 1975[3]

Professional career

  • Defender Association of Philadelphia, 1975-1987
  • Adjunct professor, St. Joseph's University School of Criminal Justice, 1991-1992
  • Adjunct professor, Temple University Beasley School of Law, 1992-1996
  • Curriculum developer/instructor, The National Judicial College, 1998-2008
  • Judge, First Judicial Circuit, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, 1987-2008
  • President judge, First Judicial Circuit, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, 2006-2008[3]

Judicial career

Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Jones was appointed to the court by President George W. Bush on July 24, 2008 to fill the seat previously occupied by Bruce Kauffman. Jones was confirmed by the Senate on September 26, 2008 and commissioned on October 30, 2008.

Jones assumed senior status on March 15, 2021.[2]

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
Bruce Kauffman
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
2008–2021
Seat #14T
Succeeded by:
TBD