Paul G. Byron
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Paul G. Byron
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Tenure
2014 - Present
Years in position
10
Education
Contact
Paul G. Byron is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Prior to joining the court he was a partner at Overchuck & Byron, P.A. On February 6, 2014, President Barack Obama nominated Byron to fill a vacancy on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.[1] The United States Senate confirmed Byron on June 24, 2014, on a vote of 94-0.[2]
Education
Byron earned his A.B. from the University of Michigan in 1983 and his J.D. from the Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1986.[1]
Military service
Byron served in the United States Army from 1983 to 1994, where he reached the rank of Captain in the Judge Advocate General's Corps. He was honorably discharged.[3]
Professional career
- 2005-2014: Partner, Overchuck & Byron, P.A.
- 2004-2005: Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section, United States Department of Justice
- 2003-2004: Partner, NeJame, LaFay, Barker, Byron, P.A.
- 2001-2003: Senior Trial Attorney, International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia
- 1991-2001: Assistant United States Attorney, Middle District of Florida
- 1990-1991: Associate, Maguire, Voorhis & Wills, P.A.
- 1986-1990: Judge Advocate, Judge Advocate General’s Corps of the United States Army
- 1984-1986: Law Clerk, Office of the Public Defender, Baton Rouge, Louisiana[1]
Judicial career
Middle District of Florida
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Paul G. Byron |
| Court: Middle District of Florida |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 138 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: February 6, 2014
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| ABA Rating: Substantial Majority Qualified, Minority Not Qualified
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| Questionnaire: Questionnaire |
| Hearing: April 1, 2014
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| QFRs: QFRs (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: May 8, 2014
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| Confirmed: June 24, 2014
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| Vote: 94-0
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Paul G. Byron was nominated by President Barack Obama on February 6, 2014. Byron was nominated to fill a vacancy on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. The vacancy was created when James S. Moody assumed senior status on March 31, 2014. On his nomination and three others:
| “ | Throughout their careers, these distinguished men and women have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to public service. I am confident they will serve the American people with distinction from the District Court bench. | ” |
| —President Barack Obama, [1] |
Byron was rated Substantial Majority Qualified, Minority Not Qualified by the American Bar Association.[5]
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing for Byron on April 1, 2014.[6] Byron's nomination was reported to the full Senate by the committee on May 8, 2014 on a voice vote.[7] The United States Senate confirmed Byron on June 24, 2014, on a vote of 94-0.[2]
Approach to the law
In written responses to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Byron defined his judicial philosophy as:
| “ | I believe a judge must respect the rule of law and be cognizant of the court’s limited role in our constitutional democracy. I further believe that a judge must be patient, considerate to the parties and litigants, demonstrate thoughtfulness, diligence, intellectual honesty and a firm commitment to the principle of stare decisis. If I am confirmed, my judicial philosophy will be to decide only those cases and controversies properly before me and to base my decisions upon binding precedent of the United States Supreme Court and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. If confirmed, I would strive to emulate these traits, and I would avoid any action which could convey even the appearance that all parties and their counsel are not receiving equal and impartial consideration from the court.[8][4] | ” |
Awards and associations
Awards
- 1999: Federal Bureau of Investigation Award for Superior Performance
- 1999: The Chief Postal Inspector's Special Award
- 1997: United States Department of Justice Director's Award for Superior Performance
- 1997: International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association, Special Award of Honor
- 1996: Governing Board Award, Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation
- 1996: Federal Bureau of Investigation Award for Superior Performance
- 1996: Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division Commendation
- 1994: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Commendation
- 1991-Present: AV rating as an attorney, Martindale Hubbell
- 1991: Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation Commendation
- 1990: United States Army, Judge Advocate General's Corps Award for Outstanding Performance as Defense Counsel and Prosecuting Attorney
- 1989: United States Army Achievement Medal
- 1988: United States Army Commendation Medal
- 1985: Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Moot Court Board
- 1982, 1983: University of Michigan, Dean's List
- 1982: United States Airborne designation
- 1982: Army ROTC Scabbard and Blade Honors Society
- 1981: Army ROTC scholarship
- 1981: Miami Dade College Outstanding Student Award (English Department
- 1981: Miami Dade College, President of Honor's Society
- 1981: Miami Dade College, Degree conferred with Honors and Distinction
- 1979, 1981: Miami Dade College, Dean's List
Associations
- 2011-Present: Orlando Citrus Club
- 2010-2011: Orlando University Club
- 1999: Assistant Couch, Orange County Pop Warner Football
- 1997-1999: Assistant Coach, Orange County Youth Basketball
- 1996-2001: Head Coach for U-8 to U-13 Club, Orange County Soccer Club
- 1995-2001: School Advisory Council for the Hunter's Creek Elementary School, Hunter's Creek Charter School
- 2000-2001: Hunter's Creek Charter School Exploratory Board
- 1999-2000: Past President
- 1995-1996: Assistant United States Attorney Representation Committee[3]
See also
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 White House, "President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Four to Serve on the United States District Courts," February 5, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 United States Senate, "On the Nomination (Confirmation Paul G. Byron, of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge)," accessed June 24, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Senate Judiciary Committee, "Questionnaire for the Nominee," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ American Bar Association, "Ratings of Article III Judicial Nominees: 113th Congress," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "Judicial Nominations: April 1, 2014," accessed April 4, 2014
- ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "Results of Executive Business Meeting - May 8, 2014," May 8, 2014
- ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "Responses of Paul G. Byron Nominee to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida To the Written Questions of Senator Grassley," accessed May 8, 2014
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