James Randal Hall

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James Hall
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United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
Tenure

2008 - Present

Years in position

16

Education

Bachelor's

Augusta College, 1979

Law

University of Georgia School of Law, 1982

Personal
Birthplace
Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government, Ga.

James Randal Hall is a federal judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. He joined the court in 2008 after a nomination from President George W. Bush. From 2017 to 2024, Hall served as chief judge of the court.[1]

Early life and education

A native of Augusta, Georgia, Hall graduated from Augusta College with his bachelor's degree in 1979 and from the University of Georgia School of Law with his J.D. in 1982.[1]

Professional career

  • 2017 - 2024: Chief judge
  • 2003-2004: State senator, Georgia's 22nd District
  • 1996-2008: Private practice, Augusta, Ga.
  • 1985-1996: Vice president and counsel, Bankers First Corporation
  • 1982-1985: Private practice, Augusta, Ga.[1]

Judicial career

Southern District of Georgia

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Nominee Information
Name: James Randal Hall
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
Progress
Confirmed 388 days after nomination.
ApprovedANominated: March 19, 2007
ApprovedAABA Rating: Substantial Majority Well Qualified, Minority Qualified
Questionnaire:
ApprovedAHearing: February 12, 2008
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ApprovedAReported: March 6, 2008 
ApprovedAConfirmed: April 10, 2008
ApprovedAVote: Voice vote

Hall was nominated to the Southern District of Georgia by President George W. Bush on March 19, 2007, to a seat vacated by Berry Edenfield. The American Bar Association rated Hall Substantial Majority Well Qualified, Minority Qualified for the nomination. Hearings on Hall's nomination were held before the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 12, 2008, and his nomination was reported by U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on March 6, 2008. Hall was confirmed on a voice vote of the U.S. Senate on April 10, 2008, and he received his commission on April 29, 2008. Since 2017, Hall has served as the chief judge of the district court.[1][2][3]

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Political offices
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United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
2008-Present
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