Herman Weber

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Herman Weber
United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Tenure
2002 - Present
Years in position
23
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Years in office: 1985 - 2002
Education
Bachelor's
Otterbein College, 1949
Law
The Ohio State University, Moritz School of Law, 1952
Personal
Birthplace
Lima, OH
Contact


Herman Jacob Weber is a federal judge on senior status with the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. He joined the court in 1985 after being nominated by President Ronald Reagan.[1]

Early life and education

A native of Lima, Ohio, Weber received his bachelor's degree from Otterbein College in 1949 and his J.D. from Ohio State University's College of Law in 1952.[1]

Military service

Weber served in the Navy from 1945 to 1946.[1]

Professional career

  • 2002-Present: Senior judge
  • 1985-2002: Judge

Judicial career

Southern District of Ohio

Nomination Tracker
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Nominee Information
Name: Herman J. Weber
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Progress
Confirmed 198 days after nomination.
ApprovedANominated: September 17, 1984
DefeatedAABA Rating:
Questionnaire:
ApprovedAHearing: September 26, 1984
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ApprovedAReported: April 3, 1985 
ApprovedAConfirmed: April 3, 1985
ApprovedAVote: Voice vote
DefeatedAReturned: October 18, 1984

Weber was first nominated by President Ronald Reagan on September 17, 1984, to a new judgeship created by 98 Stat. 333. Hearings on Weber's nomination were held before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 26, 1984. On October 18, 1984, pursuant to Rule XXXI, paragraph six of the standing rules of the Senate, Weber's nomination was returned to the president. President Reagan resubmitted Weber's nomination on February 28, 1985, and his nomination was reported by U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond (R-S.C.) on April 3, 1985, without additional hearings. Weber was confirmed on a voice vote of the U.S. Senate on April 3, 1985, and he received his commission on April 4, 1985. Weber elected to take senior status on January 1, 2002.[1][2][3] Weber was succeeded in this position by Judge Thomas Rose.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
98 Stat. 333
Southern District of Ohio
1985–2002
Seat #7
Succeeded by:
Thomas Rose