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Karon Bowdre
Karon O. Bowdre is a federal judge on senior status with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. She first joined the court in 2001 after being nominated by President George W. Bush (R). She assumed senior status on April 25, 2020.[1]
Bowdre served as chief judge of the Northern District of Alabama from 2013 to 2019.[1]
Early life and education
A native of Montgomery, Alabama, Bowdre graduated from Samford University with her bachelor's degree in 1977 and from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University with her J.D. in 1981.[1]
Professional career
- 2020-present: Judge on senior status, United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
- 2001-2020: Judge, United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
- 2013-2019: Chief judge
- 1990-2001: Professor, Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
- 1982-1990: Private practice, Alabama
- 1981-1982: Law clerk, Hon. J. Foy Guin, United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama[1]
Judicial career
Northern District of Alabama
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Karon O. Bowdre |
| Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 96 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: August 2, 2001
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| ABA Rating: Unanimously Qualified
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| Questionnaire: |
| Hearing: October 18, 2001
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| Hearing Transcript: Hearing Transcript |
| QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: November 1, 2001
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| Confirmed: November 6, 2001
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| Vote: 98-0
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 Returned: August 3, 2001
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Bowdre was first nominated by President George W. Bush (R) on August 2, 2001, to a seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama vacated by Sam Pointer. Under provisions of Rule XXXI, paragraph six of the standing rules of the Senate, Bowdre's nomination was returned to the president on August 3, 2001. The president resubmitted the nomination on September 4, 2001.[1][2]
The American Bar Association unanimously rated Bowdre qualified for the nomination.[3]
Hearings on Bowdre's nomination were held before the Senate Judiciary Committee on October 18, 2001, and her nomination was reported by U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on November 1, 2001. Bowdre was confirmed on a recorded 98-0 vote of the U.S. Senate on November 6, 2001, and she received her commission on November 8, 2001.[1][4]
Bowdre served as the district court's chief judge from 2013 to 2019.[1]
See also
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
- United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Federal Judicial Center, "Biography of Judge Karon O. Bowdre," accessed June 19, 2017
- ↑ United States Congress, "PN 737 — Karon O. Bowdre — The Judiciary," accessed June 19, 2017
- ↑ American Bar Association, "Ratings of Article III judicial nominees, 107th Congress," accessed June 19, 2017
- ↑ United States Congress, "PN 907 — Karon O. Bowdre — The Judiciary," accessed June 19, 2017
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: Sam Pointer |
Northern District of Alabama 2001–2020 Seat #4 |
Succeeded by: Anna Manasco
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| 2001 |
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Federal courts:
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Alabama, Middle District of Alabama, Southern District of Alabama • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Alabama, Middle District of Alabama, Southern District of Alabama
State courts:
Alabama Supreme Court • Alabama Court of Civil Appeals • Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals • Alabama Circuit Courts • Alabama District Courts • Alabama Juvenile Courts • Alabama Municipal Courts • Alabama Probate Courts • Alabama Small Claims Courts
State resources:
Courts in Alabama • Alabama judicial elections • Judicial selection in Alabama
