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James S. Gwin

Senior judge · U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio

James S. Gwin serves on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. Appointed by William J. Clinton and confirmed Nov 5, 1997 by a 100–0 Senate vote. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
William J. Clinton
Confirmed
Nov 5, 1997
Senate vote
100–0
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1954

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of OhioWilliam J. Clinton · Nov 5, 1997

Education

  • Kenyon CollegeA.B., 1976
  • University of Akron School of LawJ.D., 1979

Career

Private practice, Canton, Ohio, 1979-1989; Judge, Stark County [Ohio] Court of Common Pleas, 1989-1997

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