President Obama
Nominates Seven to the United States District Courts
WASHINGTON,
DC - Today, President Obama nominated Valerie E. Caproni, Kenneth
John Gonzales, Raymond P. Moore, Judge Beverly
Reid O’Connell, Judge William L. Thomas, Judge
Analisa Torres and Derrick Kahala Watson for
District Court judgeships.
"These individuals have demonstrated the talent,
expertise, and fair-mindedness Americans expect and deserve from their judicial
system," said President Obama. "They also represent my
continued commitment to ensure that the judiciary resembles the nation it
serves. I am grateful for their willingness to serve and confident that
they will apply the law with the utmost impartiality and integrity. Too
many of our courtrooms stand empty. I hope the Senate will promptly
consider all of my nominees and ensure justice for everyday Americans.”
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Judge William L. Thomas: Nominee for the United States
District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Judge William L. Thomas has served as a Circuit Judge in Florida’s Eleventh Judicial Circuit since 2005, where he has presided over both civil and criminal matters. For seven years, from 1997 to 2005, he served as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Southern District of Florida, where he represented indigent clients in federal criminal cases. Judge Thomas began his legal career as an Assistant Public Defender at the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Office in 1994. He received his J.D. in 1994 from the Temple University School of Law and his B.A. in 1991 from Washington and Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania.
Judge William L. Thomas has served as a Circuit Judge in Florida’s Eleventh Judicial Circuit since 2005, where he has presided over both civil and criminal matters. For seven years, from 1997 to 2005, he served as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Southern District of Florida, where he represented indigent clients in federal criminal cases. Judge Thomas began his legal career as an Assistant Public Defender at the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Office in 1994. He received his J.D. in 1994 from the Temple University School of Law and his B.A. in 1991 from Washington and Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania.
HT: Glenn Sugameli
I have had the pleasure of appearing before this judge both in criminal and civil cases. He iis hard-working, bright, and an excellent choice for the U.S. District Court. He will be sadly missed in the state court system
ReplyDeleteFinally! So happy for you Will.
ReplyDeleteBe careful what you ask for, You're getting a Judge who will make Huck look lazy in terms of scheduling trials after arraignment. He makes his mind up quickly and woe to the lawyer he rules against. Personally, there is a level of immaturity that he shows in his courtroom demeanor that just doesn't make up for his admirable sense of fairness. Mark my words- his rush to judgment and his rush in pushing cases- which will only be worse in Federal court- will cause a tragedy someday unless he calms down and mends his ways.
ReplyDeleteCongrats also to Ray Moore - the FPD in Colorado. Great guy and will be a great judge too.
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ReplyDeleteThose are very condescending comments. His demeanor is better than several current SDFla judges I can think of - and it should be noted that his dog sniff case just got argued in the Supreme Court so it is not like he fails to be thoughtful on cases that require it
Great pick!
ReplyDeleteDid the DBR just out Judge Thomas? Inquiring minds want to know.
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