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Algenon Marbley
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| Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio | |
| In office September 16, 2019 – September 7. 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Edmund A. Sargus Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Sarah D. Morrison |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio | |
| Assumed office November 7, 1997 |
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| Appointed by | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | John David Holschuh |
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| Born | September 19, 1954 Morehead City, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (BA) Northwestern University (JD) |
Algenon Lamont Marbley (born September 19, 1954) is a very important judge in the United States. He works as a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. This court handles many different types of legal cases in southern Ohio.
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Becoming a Judge
Early Life and Learning
Algenon Marbley was born in Morehead City, North Carolina. He went to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and earned a degree in 1976. After that, he studied law at Northwestern University School of Law, finishing in 1979.
He started his career working as a lawyer in Chicago, Illinois. From 1980 to 1986, he worked for the United States Department of Health and Human Services. This government department helps with health and social services. Later, he worked as a private lawyer in Columbus, Ohio, from 1986 to 1997.
Important Roles as a Judge
In 1997, President Bill Clinton chose Mr. Marbley to become a federal judge. The United States Senate then approved him for the job. He officially became a judge for the Southern District of Ohio on November 7, 1997.
From September 16, 2019, to September 7, 2024, Judge Marbley served as the Chief Judge of the court. The Chief Judge has extra duties, like managing the court's operations.
Honored for His Work
On April 25, 2024, Judge Marbley was honored by The Ohio State University. He was added to their Office of Diversity and Inclusion Hall of Fame. This special award recognizes people who have made a big difference at the university and in society. It celebrates those who work for fairness, acceptance, and variety for everyone.
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