John E. Sparks
2016 - Present
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John E. Sparks is an Article I federal judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. Sparks was nominated by President Barack Obama on July 30, 2015, and confirmed by the Senate on April 5, 2016. Sparks' term will expire on July 31, 2031.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
A native of Mount Holly, New Jersey, Sparks earned his bachelor's degree from the United States Naval Academy and his J.D. from the University of Connecticut.[1]
Military career
Sparks was an infantry trooper in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1976 to 1986. He then served as military defense counsel, military prosecutor, and chief legal assistance officer from 1986 to 1991 with the Marine Corps.[1]
Professional career
- 2016 - Present: Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
- 2000-2016: Commissioner to the chief judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
- 1999-2000: Principal deputy general counsel, United States Navy
- 1998-1999: Special assistant, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
- 1996-1998: Deputy legal advisor, National Security Council[1]
Judicial career
United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: John E. Sparks |
| Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 250 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: July 30, 2015
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| Hearing: December 9, 2015
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| Reported: December 15, 2015
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| Confirmed: April 5, 2016
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| Vote: Voice
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Sparks was nominated by President Barack Obama to the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces on July 30, 2015. Hearings on Sparks' nomination were held in the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services on December 9, 2015. Sparks' nomination was reported by U.S. Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.), on December 15, 2015. Sparks was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on April 5, 2016, on a voice vote. His term will expire on July 31, 2031.[1][2][3]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 The White House, "President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts," July 30, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 United States Congress, "PN 741 - John E. Sparks - The Judiciary," accessed May 18, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, "About the court - judges," accessed May 18, 2016
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