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Jeffrey Stuart Sutton (born October 31, 1960) is an American lawyer and jurist serving as the Chief United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Early life and career
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Born in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Sutton graduated from Williams College with his bachelor's degree in 1983 and from Ohio State University College of Law with his LL.B.in 1990.
2003-present: Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit1998-2003: Private practice, Columbus, Ohio1995-1998: State solicitor of Ohio1994-present:Adjunct professor, Ohio State University College of LawSixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Sutton was first nominated to the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit by President George W. Bush on May 9, 2001, to a seat vacated by Judge David Nelson. The American Bar Association rated Sutton Substantial Majority Qualified, Minority Well Qualified for the nomination. Under Rule XXXI, paragraph six of the standing rules of the Senate, Sutton's nomination was returned to the president on August 3, 2001. President Bush resubmitted Sutton's nomination on September 4, 2001. Und...
Sixth Circuit finds appointments of agency ALJs invalid
A three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit held on July 31, 2018, that the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission’s (FMSHRC) roster of administrative law judges (ALJs) were invalidly appointed. The panel ruled that the FMSHRC’s commissioners, rather than its chief ALJ, must appoint the agency's ALJs pursuant to the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution. The panel consisted of judges Jeffrey Sutton, Deborah Cook, and Ralph Guy. The p...
The Honorable Jeffrey S. Sutton assumed the position of Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on Saturday, May 1, 2021. He succeeded Judge R. Guy Cole, Jr., who has served in the role since 2014.
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May 3, 2021 · The Honorable Jeffrey S. Sutton assumed the position of Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on Saturday, May 1, 2021. He succeeded Judge R. Guy Cole, Jr., who has served in the role since 2014.
JUDGE COMMISSION DATE Edit link ; Chief Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton : May 5, 2003: Senior Judge Ralph B. Guy, Jr. October 17, 1985
JudgeCommission DateJudge Rachel S. BloomekatzJuly 20, 2023Judge Andre B. MathisSeptember 27, 2022Judge Stephanie Dawkins DavisJune 14, 2022Judge Eric E. MurphyMarch 11, 2019The Honorable Jeffrey S. Sutton assumed the position of Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on Saturday, May 1, 2021. He succeeded Judge R. Guy Cole, Jr., who has served in the role since 2014. ...
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Nominated by George W. Bush on January 7, 2003, to a seat vacated by David A. Nelson. Confirmed by the Senate on April 29, 2003, and received commission on May 5, 2003. Served as chief judge, 2021-present. Education: Williams College, B.A., 1983
