Southern District of Florida / Appointed 2003 / Active
James I. Cohn
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2003 and confirmed by the Senate 96–0, James I. Cohn is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He earned a law degree from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law in 1974. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 31, 2003
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2003
- Confirmed
- 96–0
- Education
- University of Alabama 1971 · Samford, Cumberland Law 1974
- Succeeded by
- Anuraag Hari Singhal
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Southern District of Florida | Bush (R) | 96–0 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
Sources
22 years on the Southern District of Florida. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).