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Rhesa Hawkins Barksdale
- Rhesa Hawkins Barksdale (born August 8, 1944) is a Senior United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
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Rhesa Hawkins Barksdale (born August 8, 1944) is a Senior United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Barksdale, Rhesa Hawkins. Born 1944 in Jackson, MS. Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Nominated by George H.W. Bush on November 17, 1989, to a seat vacated by Alvin B. Rubin. Confirmed by the Senate on March 9, 1990, and received commission on March 12, 1990. Assumed senior status on August 8, 2009.
- Early Life and Education
- Military Service
- Professional Career
- Judicial Career
A native of Jackson, Mississippi, Barksdale graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with his bachelor's degree in 1966 and from the University of Mississippi School of Law with his J.D.in 1972.
After graduating from the U.S. Military Academy, Barksdale served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1970.
1982-1985:Chair, Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Leadership Program1976:Instructor, Mississippi College School of Law1975-1976:Instructor in constitutional law, University of Mississippi Law School paralegal course1973-1990: Private practice, Jackson, Miss.Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Barksdale was nominated to the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit on November 17, 1989, to a seat vacated by Judge Alvin Rubin. The American Bar Association rated Barksdale Substantial Majority Well Qualified, Minority Qualified for the nomination. Hearings on Barksdale's nomination were held before the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary on February 27, 1990, and his nomination was reported by then-U.S. Sen. Joseph Biden (D-Del.) on March 8, 1990. Barksdale was co...
Rhesa Hawkins Barksdale has served as circuit judge on the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit since 1990. He was born on 8 August 1944 in Jackson and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from the US Military Academy at West Point, New York, in 1966.
federal judge. Rhesa Hawkins Barksdale, American Federal judge. Decorated Silver Star, Bronze Star for Valor, Purple Heart; Cross of Gallantry with silver star (Republic of Vietnam).
Apr 26, 2022 · Rhesa Hawkins Barksdale has served as circuit judge on the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit since 1990. He was born on 8 August 1944 in Jackson and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from the US Military Academy at West Point, New York, in 1966.
Rhesa Hawkins Barksdale is a Senior United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and the University of Mississippi Law School, as well as a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War.
