James M. Cole

James Cole
35th United States Deputy Attorney General
In office
December 29, 2010 – January 8, 2015
PresidentBarack Obama
Preceded byDavid W. Ogden
Succeeded bySally Yates
Personal details
Born
James Michael Cole

(1952-05-02) May 2, 1952 (age 72)
Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Colorado, Boulder (BA)
University of California, Hastings (JD)

James Michael Cole[1] (born May 2, 1952) is an American attorney who served as United States Deputy Attorney General from December 29, 2010 to January 8, 2015. He was first installed as Deputy Attorney General following a recess appointment by President Barack Obama on December 29, 2010.[2] He then was confirmed by the United States Senate in a 55–42 vote on June 28, 2011.[3]

  1. ^ Lewis, Neil A. (January 18, 1997). "James Cole: In the Middle of the Ethics Storm, a Very Calm Eye". The New York Times. Retrieved December 29, 2010.
  2. ^ Rozen, Laura (December 29, 2010). "White House announces recess appointments". Politico. Retrieved December 29, 2010.
  3. ^ "U.S. Senate Periodical Press Gallery". Archived from the original on 2011-11-26. Retrieved 2012-05-22.