James Leon Holmes

For other people named James Holmes, see James Holmes (disambiguation).
James Leon Holmes
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
In office
March 31, 2018 – February 5, 2020
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
In office
2005–2012
Preceded bySusan Webber Wright
Succeeded byBrian S. Miller
Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
In office
July 7, 2004 – March 31, 2018
Appointed byGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byStephen M. Reasoner
Succeeded byLee Rudofsky
Personal details
Born
James Leon Holmes

(1951-03-31) March 31, 1951 (age 73)
Hazen, Arkansas
SpouseSusan A. Byrd[1]
EducationArkansas State University (BA)
Northern Illinois University (MA)
Duke University (PhD)
University of Arkansas School of Law (JD)

James Leon Holmes (born March 31, 1951) is a former United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas.

  1. ^ Confirmation hearing on federal appointments : hearing before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Eighth Congress, first session. pt.2 (2003)