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Us Court Of Appeals 6 Circuit

United States Bankruptcy Judge Western District of Tennessee

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 07/08/2026

Location: Jackson, TN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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A Judge oversees the legal process in court cases. Interprets law, advises jurors during trials, writes opinions and decisions, and gives verdicts in cases decided without a jury. May decide on a sentence for the defendant in a criminal case, or liability of a defendant in a civil case; may facilitate negotiations between parties in a dispute. Works in a county, state or federal court system.

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United States Bankruptcy Judge Western District of Tennessee at Us Court Of Appeals 6 Circuit United States Bankruptcy Judge Western District of Tennessee at Us Court Of Appeals 6 Circuit in Jackson, Tennessee Posted in 19 days ago.

Job Description:

The current 14-year term of office of Jimmy Croom, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Tennessee at Jackson, is due to expire on March 19, 2027. The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit is presently considering whether to reappoint the incumbent bankruptcy judge to a new 14-year term of office. Upon reappointment, the incumbent would continue to exercise the jurisdiction of a bankruptcy judge as specified in Title 28, United States Code; Title 11, United States Code; and the Bankruptcy Amendments and Federal Judgeship Act of 1984, Pub.

L.98-353, 101-122, 98

Stat. 333-346. In bankruptcy cases and proceedings referred by the district court, the incumbent would continue to perform the duties of a bankruptcy judge that may include holding status conferences, conducting hearings and trials, making final determinations, entering orders and judgments, and submitting proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law to the district court. Members of the bar and public are invited to submit comments to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals for the courts consideration in this reappointment process. All comments are kept confidential and should be directed to Marc Theriault, Circuit Executive, 503 Potter Stewart United States Courthouse, 100 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 or submitted to CA06 CECourtAdmin@ca6.uscourts.gov. All comments must be received no later than June 11, 2026. For further inquiries, contact the Office of the Circuit Executive at (513) 564-7200. Click the

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