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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 on 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 means he helps make big decisions in court cases for that area.
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Becoming a Judge: Algenon Marbley's Journey
Early Life and Education
Algenon Marbley was born in a place called Morehead City, North Carolina. He worked hard in school and went to college. In 1976, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He then went on to study law at the Northwestern University School of Law, getting his law degree in 1979.
Starting His Law Career
After finishing law school, Mr. Marbley began working as a lawyer in Chicago, Illinois. This was from 1979 to 1980. He then worked for the United States Department of Health and Human Services for several years, from 1980 to 1986. Later, he returned to private law practice in Columbus, Ohio, where he worked with a law firm until 1997.
Becoming a Federal Judge
On July 31, 1997, President Bill Clinton chose Algenon Marbley to become a judge. He was nominated for a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. The United States Senate approved him on October 27, 1997. He officially started his job as a judge on November 7, 1997.
Serving as Chief Judge
Judge Marbley took on an even bigger role on September 16, 2019. He became the Chief Judge for the Southern District of Ohio. He served in this important position until September 7, 2024.
Recent Decisions and Recognition
In October 2023, Judge Marbley shared that he planned to take "senior status." This means a judge can work a reduced schedule. However, he changed his mind in November 2024 because a new judge had not yet been confirmed to take his place.
On April 25, 2024, Judge Marbley was honored by The Ohio State University. He was inducted into their Office of Diversity and Inclusion Hall of Fame. This award celebrates people who have made a big difference at the university and in society. It also recognizes those who have always worked for fairness, acceptance, and variety for everyone.
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