Northern District of Alabama / Appointed 2001 / Active
Karon O. Bowdre
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2001 and confirmed by the Senate 98–0, Karon O. Bowdre is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. She earned a law degree from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law in 1981. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 6, 2001
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2001
- Confirmed
- 98–0
- Education
- Samford 1977 · Samford, Cumberland Law 1981
- Succeeded
- Sam Clyde Pointer Jr.
- Succeeded by
- Anna Marie Manasco
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Northern District of Alabama · succeeded Sam Clyde Pointer Jr. | Bush (R) | 98–0 |
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
| Samford University | B.A. | 1977 |
| Samford University, Cumberland School of Law | J.D. | 1981 |
Sources
24 years on the Northern District of Alabama. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).