Western District of Virginia / Appointed 1996 / Active
James Parker Jones
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1996 and confirmed by voice vote, James Parker Jones is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. He earned a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law in 1965. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 18, 1996
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1996
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Duke 1962 · University of Virginia Law 1965
- Succeeded
- James Harry Michael Jr.
- Succeeded by
- Robert Stewart Ballou
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Western District of Virginia · succeeded James Harry Michael Jr. | Clinton (D) | voice |
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
| Duke University | A.B. | 1962 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | LL.B. | 1965 |
Sources
29 years on the Western District of Virginia. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).