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John W. Holcomb

b. 1963

American lawyer

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About John W. Holcomb

Born 1963. John W. Holcomb is an American lawyer and judge.

John William Holcomb (born 1963) is a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

Early life and education

Holcomb was born in 1963 in Olean, New York. He attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology on a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship, graduating in 1984 with a Scientiae Baccalaureus in civil engineering. He spent five years as an active duty military officer, then jointly attended Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School, receiving a JD–MBA in 1993. Holcomb received his Juris Doctor degree with cum laude honors.

Military service

Holcomb served in the United States Navy from 1980 to 1989, and he was on active duty as a commissioned officer from 1984 to 1989. On January 3, 2020, his nomination was returned to the President under Rule XXXI, Paragraph 6 of the United States Senate. On February 13, 2020, his renomination was sent to the Senate. On June 17, 2020, a hearing on his nomination was held before the Senate Judiciary Committee. On July 23, 2020, his nomination was reported out of committee by a voice vote. On September 15, 2020, the Senate invoked cloture on his nomination by an 83–13 vote. His nomination was confirmed later that day by an 83–12 vote. He received his judicial commission on September 18, 2020.

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Important facts

Born
1963, Olean
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Harvard Law School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University
Also known as
John William Holcomb

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John W. Holcomb's

Frequently asked questions

Who is John W. Holcomb?

American lawyer

When was John W. Holcomb born?

John W. Holcomb was born in 1963 in Olean.

What is John W. Holcomb's occupation?

John W. Holcomb is a lawyer and judge.

What nationality is John W. Holcomb?

John W. Holcomb is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John W. Holcomb

· Wikidata: Q68019778

· DBpedia: John W. Holcomb

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