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Gregory Jackson
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Superior Court of the District of Columbia
Tenure
2017 - Present
Years in position
8
Prior offices:
Superior Court of the District of Columbia

Education
Bachelor's
Rutgers University
Law
Rutgers University, Newark School of Law


Gregory E. Jackson is a senior judge for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. He joined the court in 2005 after a nomination from President George W. Bush.[1]

Education

Jackson received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University in 1973 and his J.D. from the Rutgers University Newark School of Law in 1978.[1]

Professional career

  • 2017 - Present: Senior judge
  • 2005-2017: Judge

Judicial career

Superior Court of the District of Columbia

Nomination Tracker
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Nominee Information
Name: Gregory E. Jackson
Court: Superior Court of the District of Columbia
Progress
Confirmed 423 days after nomination.
ApprovedANominated: September 25, 2003
DefeatedAABA Rating:
Questionnaire:
ApprovedAHearing: October 5, 2004
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ApprovedAReported: October 11, 2004 
ApprovedAConfirmed: November 21, 2004
ApprovedAVote: Voice vote

Jackson was nominated on September 25, 2003, by President George W. Bush to a seat on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia vacated by Judge Mildred M. Edwards. Hearings on Jackson's nomination were held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs on October 5, 2004, and his nomination was discharged by the unanimous consent of the committee on October 11, 2004. Jackson was confirmed on a voice vote of the U.S. Senate on November 21, 2004, and he received his appointment to the court in 2005. He has served as a senior judge on the court since 2017.[1][2]

Awards and associations

  • 2003 and 2004: Public Service Award, Department of Corrections[1]

See also

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Footnotes

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