President Barack Obama has nominated one of Georgia’s own for a vacant seat on the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. U.S. District Judge Beverly B. Martin of Atlanta has been on the district court bench since 2000.
The 53-year-old grew up in Macon, graduated from Stetson University and the University of Georgia School of Law. After private practice in Macon, she worked for 10 years as an assistant state attorney general, then served as assistant U.S. attorney and U.S. Attorney in the Middle District of Georgia.
If confirmed by the Senate, Martin will fill the appeals court spot left by Judge R. Lanier Anderson, who assumed senior status February 1st.
The court hears appeals from Georgia, Alabama and Florida.
(Associated Press)
The 53-year-old grew up in Macon, graduated from Stetson University and the University of Georgia School of Law. After private practice in Macon, she worked for 10 years as an assistant state attorney general, then served as assistant U.S. attorney and U.S. Attorney in the Middle District of Georgia.
If confirmed by the Senate, Martin will fill the appeals court spot left by Judge R. Lanier Anderson, who assumed senior status February 1st.
The court hears appeals from Georgia, Alabama and Florida.
(Associated Press)
