Appointed by Bill Clinton Succeeded by Michael M. Anello Role Judge | Name Napoleon Jones Preceded by Earl B. Gilliam | |
Born August 25, 1940
Hodge, Louisiana, U.S. ( 1940-08-25 ) Alma mater San Diego State University (B.A./M.S.W.)
University of San Diego School of Law (J.D.) Died December 2009, San Diego North County Education University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego State University, University of San Diego | ||
Napoleon A. Jones Jr. (August 25, 1940 – December 12, 2009) was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
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Early life and education
Born in Hodge, Louisiana, Jones received a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Diego State University in 1962, a Master of Social Work from San Diego State University in 1967, and a Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1971. He was in the United States Army from 1962 to 1965.
Career
Jones was with California Rural Legal Assistance, in Modesto, California from 1971 to 1973. He was a legal intern from 1971 to 1972. He was a Staff Attorney from 1972 to 1973. He was a Staff Attorney with Defenders, Inc., San Diego, California from 1973 to 1975. He was in private practice in San Diego from 1975 to 1977.
Judicial service
Jones was a judge on the San Diego Municipal Court, California from 1977 to 1982. He was a judge on the San Diego Superior Court, California from 1982 to 1994.
Jones was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. Jones was nominated by President Bill Clinton on June 8, 1994, to a seat vacated by Earl Ben Gilliam. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on September 14, 1994, and received his commission on September 15, 1994. He assumed senior status on September 19, 2007, serving until his death on December 12, 2009.