Beverly B. Martin
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Beverly Baldwin Martin is a United States federal judge
. She was appointed to the federal bench by President Bill Clinton
. On June 19, 2009, President Barack Obama
nominated Martin to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
. The Senate confirmed her on January 20, 2010 and she began active service on January 28.
, Martin attended Mercer University
for one year from 1972 to 1973, but received no degree. She received a Bachelor of Arts
from Stetson University
in 1976 and a Juris Doctor
from University of Georgia School of Law
in 1981.
and later as a receptionist and paralegal
with the law firm of Butler, Binion, Rice, Cook &Knapp in Washington, D.C.
. She worked Office of the Attorney General of Georgia
in 1980 as a summer intern. Martin was in private practice with the firm of Martin & Snow in Georgia
from 1981 to 1994, and was also an assistant attorney general in the State Law Department of the Office of Attorney General of Georgia
from 1984 to 1994. She was an assistant U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia from 1994 to 1997, and a U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia from 1997 to 2000.
Max Cleland
, Martin was nominated on March 27, 2000 by President Bill Clinton
to a seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
vacated by G. Ernest Tidwell. She was confirmed by the United States Senate
on June 16, 2000, and received her commission on August 3, 2000.
. The United States Senate confirmed Martin's nomination in a 97-0 vote on January 20, 2010.
United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
. She was appointed to the federal bench by President Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...
. On June 19, 2009, President Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
nominated Martin to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:* Middle District of Alabama...
. The Senate confirmed her on January 20, 2010 and she began active service on January 28.
Early life and education
Born in Macon, GeorgiaMacon, Georgia
Macon is a city located in central Georgia, US. Founded at the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, it is part of the Macon metropolitan area, and the county seat of Bibb County. A small portion of the city extends into Jones County. Macon is the biggest city in central Georgia...
, Martin attended Mercer University
Mercer University
Mercer University is an independent, private, coeducational university with a Baptist heritage located in the U.S. state of Georgia. Mercer is the only university of its size in the United States that offers programs in eleven diversified fields of study: liberal arts, business, education, music,...
for one year from 1972 to 1973, but received no degree. She received a Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from Stetson University
Stetson University
Stetson University is a private university with four colleges and schools located across the I-4 corridor in Central Florida. The primary undergraduate campus is located in DeLand, Florida, USA. In the 2012 U.S...
in 1976 and a Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from University of Georgia School of Law
University of Georgia School of Law
The University of Georgia School of Law is a graduate school of the University of Georgia. Founded in 1859 and located in Athens, Georgia, USA, Georgia Law was formerly known as the Lumpkin School of Law. The Law School is the second oldest of the University's schools and colleges. The University...
in 1981.
Professional career
In 1977, Martin first worked as a receptionist for the Can Manufacturers InstituteCan Manufacturers Institute
The Can Manufacturers Institute is a trade association of United States manufacturers and suppliers of metal cans.The Can Manufacturers Institute was chartered in 1938...
and later as a receptionist and paralegal
Paralegal
Paralegal is used in most jurisdictions to describe a paraprofessional who assists qualified lawyers in their legal work. This is true in the United States and many other countries. However, in Ontario, Canada, paralegals are licensed by the Law Society of Upper Canada, giving paralegals an...
with the law firm of Butler, Binion, Rice, Cook &Knapp in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
. She worked Office of the Attorney General of Georgia
Attorney General of Georgia
The attorney general of Georgia is the chief law enforcement officer and lawyer for the U.S. state of Georgia. The attorney general is elected to a four-year term at the same time as elections are held for Governor and other offices....
in 1980 as a summer intern. Martin was in private practice with the firm of Martin & Snow in Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
from 1981 to 1994, and was also an assistant attorney general in the State Law Department of the Office of Attorney General of Georgia
Attorney General of Georgia
The attorney general of Georgia is the chief law enforcement officer and lawyer for the U.S. state of Georgia. The attorney general is elected to a four-year term at the same time as elections are held for Governor and other offices....
from 1984 to 1994. She was an assistant U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia from 1994 to 1997, and a U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia from 1997 to 2000.
Northern District of Georgia
On the recommendation of SenatorUnited States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
Max Cleland
Max Cleland
Joseph Maxwell Cleland is an American politician from Georgia. Cleland, a Democrat, is a disabled US Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a recipient of the Silver Star and the Bronze Star for valorous action in combat, and a former U.S. Senator...
, Martin was nominated on March 27, 2000 by President Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...
to a seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia is a United States District Court which serves the residents of forty-six counties...
vacated by G. Ernest Tidwell. She was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on June 16, 2000, and received her commission on August 3, 2000.
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
On June 19, 2009, President Barack Obama nominated Martin to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:* Middle District of Alabama...
. The United States Senate confirmed Martin's nomination in a 97-0 vote on January 20, 2010.