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Linda V. Parker
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2014 - Present
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Linda V. Parker is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Prior to joining the federal judiciary, Parker was a judge of the 3rd Circuit Court (Criminal Division) in Wayne County, Michigan.[1] She was appointed to this position by Gov. Granholm on December 26, 2008 to replace Judge Cynthia Stephens.[2]
In July of 2013, President Obama nominated Parker for a seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.[3] Parker was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on March 12, 2014 by a vote of 60-37.[4]
Education
Parker earned her B.A. in 1980 from the University of Michigan. She went on to attend George Washington University Law School earning her J.D. in 1983.[5][2][6]
Professional career
- 2009-2014: Circuit Court Judge, 3rd Circuit Court, Michigan
- 2003-2008: Department Director, Michigan Department of Civil Rights
- 2000-2003: Director of Development, Detroit Institute of Arts
- 1994-2000: Executive Assistant United States Attorney, United States Attorney's Office
- 1991-2013: State Board of Law Examiners
- 2011-2013: Bar Exam Grader
- 2000-2010: Board Member
- 1991-1999: Bar Exam Grader
- 1989-1994: Dickinson Wright
- 1992-1994: Partner
- 1989-1992: Associate Attorney
- 1985-1989: Staff Attorney, United States Environmental Protection Agency
- 1983-1985: Law Clerk, Judge William S. Thompson[2][7]
Judicial career
Eastern District of Michigan
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Linda V. Parker |
| Court: Eastern District of Michigan |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 230 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: July 25, 2013
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| ABA Rating: Substantial Majority Qualified, Minority Not Qualified
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| Questionnaire: Questionnaire |
| Hearing: October 30, 2013
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| QFRs: QFRs (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: January 16, 2014
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| Confirmed: March 12, 2014
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| Vote: 60-37
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On July 25, 2013, President Obama nominated Linda V. Parker to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan to fill the vacancy left by Robert Cleland.[3] Obama commented on the nomination, stating:
| “ | These men and women have had distinguished legal careers and I am honored to ask them to continue their work as judges on the federal bench. They will serve the American people with integrity and an unwavering commitment to justice.[5][8] | ” |
Parker was rated Substantial Majority Qualified, Minority Not Qualified by the American Bar Association.
Parker's nomination was returned by the Senate on January 3, 2014 and she was renominated on January 6th by President Obama.[9]
Parker's nomination was reported to the full Senate on January 16, 204 after a 14-3 vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee.[10]
On March 11, 2014, the Senate voted on cloture to end debate on Parker's nomination and take a vote. The vote was 56-42 in favor to end debate, primarily along party lines.[11] Parker was confirmed on a 60-37 Senate vote on March 12, 2014.[12]
Elections
2012
Parker was one of 17 candidates competing for 16 seats on the 3rd Circuit Court. Only one candidate was a non-incumbent. Parker was re-elected with 6.29% of the vote.[13] [14]
- See also: Michigan judicial elections, 2012
Bar association ratings
The Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association rated candidates running for judicial office in 2012. Candidates were given one of five ratings: Outstanding, Well Qualified, Qualified, Not Qualified or No Rating.
Parker was rated as Well Qualified.[15]
2010 election
Parker was elected to her appointed seat without opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[16]
- Main article: Michigan judicial elections, 2010
Awards and associations
Awards
- 2009: Oakland County NAACP Freedom Fighter Award
- 2008: National Association of Human Rights Workers
- 2008: Salute to Diversity Awards - Diversity Business Leader, CORP! Magazine
- 2008: Women of Courage Women of Change Award, Minerva Education Development Foundation/Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- 2007: Professional Woman of the Year, Detroit Club National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs
- 2006: Women of Achievement Award, Anti-Defamation League
- 2005: Most Interesting and Influential, New Citizens Press
- 2005: Damon J. Keith Community Spirit Award
- 2005: Spirit of Detroit Award, Detroit City Council
- 2002: Distinguished Service Award, Wolverine Bar Association
- 1998: Community Service Award, United States Department of Justice
Associations
- 2013-Present: Board Member, Harbortown Development Condo Association
- 2013: Board Member, Cesar Chavez Academy
- 2011-2012: Chapter President, Detroit Chapter of Links, Inc.
- 2010-2013: Advisory Board Member, Welcoming Michigan
- 2009-Present: Trustee, Marygrove College
- 2005-Present: Board Member, Boys Hope Girls Hope Detroit
- 2012-Present: Board Chair
- 2004-Present: Board Member, Michigan Roundtable for Diversity & Inclusion
- 2004-2007: Board Member, Ceciliaville Athletic Board
- 2003-2006, 2008-Present: Active Board Member and Advisory Board Member, American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan
- 2003-2005: Supervisory Committee Member, Michigan First Credit Union
- 1991-1994: Board member, American Diabetes Association
- 1990-1996: Board Member, New Steps, Inc.
- 1994-1996: Board Chair
- 1989-Present: Member, Wolverine Bar Association
- 1997-1998: President
- 1996-1997: Vice Prsident
- 1995-1996: Secretary[7]
See also
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- Wayne County, Michigan
- Michigan Circuit Court
External links
- United States District Court for the District of Michigan, accessed March 13, 2014
- Third Judicial Circuit website
Footnotes
- ↑ Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, Third Circuit Court Judges
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Crain's Detroit Business, "Civil-rights director appointed to Wayne Co. court," December 26, 2008
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate" 7/25/2013
- ↑ Senate.gov, " (Confirmation Linda Vivienne Parker, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan)," March 12, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "President Obama Nominates Six to Serve on the United States District Court" 7/25/2013
- ↑ Martindale, "Judge Profile: Linda V. Parker"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Senate Judiciary Committee, "Questions for Judicial Nominees," accessed November 21, 2013
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ White House, "Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate," January 7, 2014
- ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "Judicial Nomination Materials: 113th Congress," accessed January 17, 2014
- ↑ GovTrack.us, On Cloture Motion PN1204: Linda Vivienne Parker, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
- ↑ United States Senate Democrats, Roll Call Vote on Confirmation of Parker nomination
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "Official 2012 General Election Results: 3rd Circuit Court," January 4, 2013
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "2012 Unofficial Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," July 31, 2012
- ↑ Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee
- ↑ Michigan 2010 Unofficial General Election Results: 3rd Circuit Court (partial term)
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