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Judge George Carol Hanks jr

Judge

District Court, S.D. Texas

George Carol Hanks jr is a Judge on the District Court, S.D. Texas, serving since 2015. The appointment came from Barack Obama in 2015. Education: B.A. from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College; J.D. from Harvard University; LL.M., judicial studies from Duke University. Earlier federal service: District Court, S.D. Texas.

Court
District Court, S.D. Texas
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Barack Obama
Active
2010 – present
Party
Democratic
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (2015)

Education

  • B.A.Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (1986)
  • J.D.Harvard University (1989)
  • LL.M., judicial studiesDuke University (2014)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, S.D. Texas (2015 – present) — appointed by Barack Obama
  • Magistrate JudgeDistrict Court, S.D. Texas (2010 – 2015)
  • Justice2002 – 2010
  • Judge2001 – 2002
  • Private practice1991 – 2000
  • Law clerk, Hon. Simeon Lake1989 – 1991

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Hanks will decide any matter.