Northern District of Ohio / Appointed 1997 / Active
James S. Gwin
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1997 and confirmed by the Senate 100–0, James S. Gwin is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. He earned a law degree from University of Akron School of Law in 1979. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 5, 1997
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1997
- Confirmed
- 100–0
- Education
- Kenyon College 1976 · University of Akron Law 1979
- Succeeded
- Samuel H. Bell
- Succeeded by
- Charles Esque Fleming
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Northern District of Ohio · succeeded Samuel H. Bell | Clinton (D) | 100–0 |
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
| Kenyon College | A.B. | 1976 |
| University of Akron School of Law | J.D. | 1979 |
Sources
28 years on the Northern District of Ohio. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).