James Teilborg

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James Teilborg
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United States District Court for the District of Arizona (senior status)
Tenure

2013 - Present

Years in position

11

Prior offices
United States District Court for the District of Arizona

Education

Law

University of Arizona College of Law, 1966

Personal
Birthplace
Pueblo, Colo.


James Teilborg is a federal judge serving on senior status for the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. He joined the court in 2000 after being nominated by President Bill Clinton. Teilborg assumed senior status for the district after serving on the court for twelve years.[1][2]

Education

Teilborg graduated from the University of Arizona with his J.D. degree in 1966.[2]

Military service

Teilborg also served in the Arizona Air National Guard from 1966 to 1974 and served as a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve from 1974 to 1997.[2]

Professional career

Tielborg spent his legal career as a private practice attorney licensed in the State of Arizona from 1967 to 2000.[2]

Judicial career

District of Arizona

On the recommendation of U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, Teilborg was nominated by President Bill Clinton on July 21, 2000, to a new judgeship created by 113 Stat. 1501.[3] Teilborg was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on October 3, 2000, on a 95-0-5 vote and received commission on October 13, 2000.[4] Judge James Teilborg assumed senior status for the district after serving on the court for twelve years.[1]

Noteworthy cases

Arizona abortion ban (2012)

See also: United States District Court for the District of Arizona

In July 2012, Judge Teilborg agreed with the State of Arizona's law restricting abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. He found it constitutional on the basis that women are still able to obtain an abortion, and because the state explained that the fetus could feel pain after that amount of time. Previously, Arizona had restricted abortions after viability, a difference of four weeks. Two groups announced their intention to appeal the decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, stating that Judge Teilborg's ruling ignored constitutional precedent.[5]

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
District of Arizona
2000–2013
Seat #9
Succeeded by:
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