Northern District of Ohio / Appointed 2003 / Active
John R. Adams
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2003 and confirmed by the Senate 91–0, John R. Adams 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 1983. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 10, 2003
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2003
- Confirmed
- 91–0
- Education
- Bowling Green State 1978 · University of Akron Law 1983
- Succeeded
- George Washington White
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Northern District of Ohio · succeeded George Washington White | Bush (R) | 91–0 |
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
| Bowling Green State University | B.S. | 1978 |
| University of Akron School of Law | J.D. | 1983 |
Sources
23 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).