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Marcia Crone
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Tenure
2003 - Present
Years in position
22
Education
Bachelor's
University of Texas, 1973
Law
University of Houston Law Center, 1978
Personal
Birthplace
Dallas, TX
Contact


Marcia A. Crone is a federal judge with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. She joined the court in 2003 after a nomination from President George W. Bush.

Early life and education

Born in Dallas, Texas, Crone graduated from the University of Texas with her bachelor's degree in 1973 and from the University of Houston Law Center with her J.D. in 1978.[1]

Professional career

Judicial career

Eastern District of Texas

Nomination Tracker
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Nominee Information
Name: Marcia A. Crone
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Progress
Confirmed 152 days after nomination.
ApprovedANominated: May 1, 2003
ApprovedAABA Rating: Substantial Majority Qualified, Minority Not Qualified
Questionnaire:
ApprovedAHearing: September 3, 2003
Hearing Transcript: Hearing Transcript
QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more)
ApprovedAReported: September 25, 2003 
ApprovedAConfirmed: September 30, 2003
ApprovedAVote: 91-0

Crone was nominated by President George W. Bush on May 1, 2003, to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas created by 116 Stat. 1758. The American Bar Association rated Crone Substantial Majority Qualified, Minority Not Qualified for the nomination. Hearings on Crone's nomination were held before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 3, 2003, and her nomination was reported by U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) on September 25, 2003. Crone was confirmed on a recorded 91-0 vote of the U.S. Senate on September 30, 2003, and she received her commission on October 3, 2003.[1][2][3]

Federal magistrate judge, Southern District of Texas

Crone served as a federal magistrate judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas from 1992 to 2003.[1]

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Political offices
Preceded by
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United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
2003-Present
Succeeded by
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