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Judge John Cooper Godbold

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

John Cooper Godbold served as Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit from 1981 to 2009. Education: J.D. from Harvard University. Earlier federal service: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Court
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Position
Judge
Active
1966 – 2009
Party
Democratic
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (1966)

Education

  • J.D.Harvard University (1948)

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (1981 – 2009)
  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (1966 – 1981) — appointed by Lyndon Johnson
  • Professor of law1990 – 2009
  • Director1987 – 1990
  • Private practice1948 – 1966
  • U.S. Army major1941 – 1946

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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 Godbold will decide any matter.