Theodore T. Jones
Encyclopedia
Theodore T. Jones is a judge on New York State's Court of Appeals
. Judge Jones was appointed to the court by Democrat Governor Elliot Spitzer in 2007 for a 14-year term.
in Hampton, Virginia
in 1965, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science. He served on active duty with the United States Army
from 1967-1969 in the Republic of Vietnam. He attained the rank of Captain. He graduated from St. Johns University School of Law in 1972.
with a term beginning 1990 until his appointment to the New York Court of Appeals. As a trial judge, he presided over the 2005 New York City transit strike
case. His selection for a 14-year term to New York State's Court of Appeals was confirmed by the New York State Senate
in 2007.
New York Court of Appeals
The New York Court of Appeals is the highest court in the U.S. state of New York. The Court of Appeals consists of seven judges: the Chief Judge and six associate judges who are appointed by the Governor to 14-year terms...
. Judge Jones was appointed to the court by Democrat Governor Elliot Spitzer in 2007 for a 14-year term.
Education
He graduated from Hampton UniversityHampton University
Hampton University is a historically black university located in Hampton, Virginia, United States. It was founded by black and white leaders of the American Missionary Association after the American Civil War to provide education to freedmen.-History:...
in Hampton, Virginia
Hampton, Virginia
Hampton is an independent city that is not part of any county in Southeast Virginia. Its population is 137,436. As one of the seven major cities that compose the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, it is on the southeastern end of the Virginia Peninsula. Located on the Hampton Roads Beltway, it hosts...
in 1965, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science. He served on active duty with the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
from 1967-1969 in the Republic of Vietnam. He attained the rank of Captain. He graduated from St. Johns University School of Law in 1972.
Legal experience
Judge Jones was elected to New York Supreme CourtNew York Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the State of New York is the trial-level court of general jurisdiction in thestate court system of New York, United States. There is a supreme court in each of New York State's 62 counties, although some smaller counties share judges with neighboring counties...
with a term beginning 1990 until his appointment to the New York Court of Appeals. As a trial judge, he presided over the 2005 New York City transit strike
2005 New York City transit strike
The 2005 New York City transit strike was a strike in New York City called by the Transport Workers Union Local 100 . Negotiations for a new contract with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority broke down over retirement, pension, and wage increases. The strike began at 3:00 a.m. EST on...
case. His selection for a 14-year term to New York State's Court of Appeals was confirmed by the New York State Senate
New York State Senate
The New York State Senate is one of two houses in the New York State Legislature and has members each elected to two-year terms. There are no limits on the number of terms one may serve...
in 2007.