Philip Lammens
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2012 - Present
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Philip Lammens is a federal magistrate judge on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.[1] He was appointed to this position on July 2, 2012, and his current term expired on July 1, 2018.[2]
On April 28, 2016, President Barack Obama nominated him to serve as an Article III federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida.[3] On January 3, 2017, Lammens' nomination was returned to President Obama at the sine die adjournment of the 114th Congress.[4]
Education
Lammens received his bachelor's degree with high honors, and his J.D., Order of the Coif with high honors, from the University of Florida.[3]
Federal judicial nomination
Northern District of Florida
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Philip R. Lammens |
| Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida |
| Progress |
| Returned 250 days after nomination. |
| Questionnaire: Questionnaire |
| QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
President Obama nominated Lammens to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida on April 28, 2016, to serve as an Article III federal judge. Obama stated, regarding Lammens and seven other nominees, "Throughout their careers, these nominees have displayed unwavering commitment to justice and integrity ... Their records are distinguished and impressive, and I am confident that they will serve the American people well from the United States District Court bench. I am honored to nominate them today."[3]
The American Bar Association rated Lammens Unanimously Well Qualified for the nomination.[5]
On January 3, 2017, Lammens' nomination was returned to President Obama at the sine die adjournment of the 114th Congress.[4]
Career
The following is a summary of Lammens' professional career:[3]
- 2012-present: Magistrate judge, Middle District of Florida
- 2008-2012: Asst. U.S. Attorney, Middle District of Florida
- 2006-2008: Assistant General Counsel, City of Jacksonville, Fla.
- 2005-2006: Counsel, Civil Division, Torts Branch, United States Department of Justice
- 2004-2005: Law clerk, Hon. Joel Dubina, United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
- 2002-2004: Law clerk, Hon. William Hodges, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
See also
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, "Judicial info," accessed April 29, 2016
- ↑ United States Courts "Judicial Milestones," August 22, 2012
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 The White House, "President Obama nominates eight to serve on United States District Courts," April 28, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 United States Congress, "PN 1401 — Philip R. Lammens — The Judiciary," accessed January 3, 2017
- ↑ American Bar Association, "Ratings of Article III Judicial Nominees: 114th Congress," accessed May 1, 2016
Federal courts:
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida
State courts:
Florida Supreme Court • Florida District Courts of Appeal • Florida Circuit Court • Florida County Court
State resources:
Courts in Florida • Florida judicial elections • Judicial selection in Florida