James Rodney Gilstrap
Encyclopedia
James Rodney Gilstrap is an attorney in Marshall, Texas
and a current federal judicial nominee for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
.
from Baylor University
in 1978 and a Juris Doctor
from Baylor University School of Law in 1981.
nominated Gilstrap to a seat on United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
.
On September 15, 2011, the Senate Judiciary Committee reported his nomination to the Senate floor by voice vote. The Senate will vote on his nomination at a time to be determined, but not prior to December 5, 2011.
Marshall, Texas
Marshall is a city in Harrison County in the northeastern corner of Texas. Marshall is a major cultural and educational center in East Texas and the tri-state area. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of Marshall was about 23,523...
and a current federal judicial nominee for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas is the Federal district court with jurisdiction over the eastern part of Texas and is a part of the Fifth Circuit. The court's headquarters are in Tyler, Texas and has five subdivision offices in Beaumont, Lufkin, Marshall,...
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Early life and education
Gilstrap received a Bachelor of ArtsBachelor 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 Baylor University
Baylor University
Baylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
in 1978 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 Baylor University School of Law in 1981.
Federal judicial nomination
On May 19, 2011, President Barack ObamaBarack 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 Gilstrap to a seat on United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas is the Federal district court with jurisdiction over the eastern part of Texas and is a part of the Fifth Circuit. The court's headquarters are in Tyler, Texas and has five subdivision offices in Beaumont, Lufkin, Marshall,...
.
On September 15, 2011, the Senate Judiciary Committee reported his nomination to the Senate floor by voice vote. The Senate will vote on his nomination at a time to be determined, but not prior to December 5, 2011.