John C. Nivison
John C. Nivison | |
|---|---|
| Magistrate Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maine | |
| Assumed office January 24, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Margaret J. Kravchuk |
| Judge of the Maine Superior Court | |
| In office October 1, 2007 – January 24, 2014 | |
| Appointed by | John Baldacci |
| Judge of the Maine District Court | |
| In office 1999 – October 1, 2007 | |
| Appointed by | Angus King |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1959/1960 (age 61–62)[1] |
| Education | Colby College (A.B.) University of Maine (J.D.) |
John C. Nivison is a United States magistrate judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maine and a former state court judge.
Education[]
Nivison received his Bachelor of Arts from Colby College in 1982 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Maine School of Law in 1985.[2]
Legal career[]
From 1985–1999, Nivison worked in the Augusta office of Pierce Atwood before becoming a judge.[1][3]
State court service[]
From 1999–2007, Nivison served as a Judge of the Maine District Court after being appointed by Governor Angus King.[1] He served as Chief Judge from 2005–2007.[3] On August 31, 2007, Nivson was nominated by Governor John Baldacci to serve as a Judge of the Maine Superior Court.[4] On September 21, 2007, he was confirmed by the Maine Senate.[5]
Federal judicial service[]
United States magistrate judge[]
In September 2013, Nivison was selected to be a United States magistrate judge to replace Judge Margaret J. Kravchuk, who retired on January 24, 2014.[1][3] He was sworn into office on January 27, 2014.[6]
References[]
- ^ a b c d Harrison, Judy (September 23, 2013). "Superior Court Judge Nivison selected to replace retiring U.S. Magistrate judge". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ "Hon. John C. Nivison Judge Profile on Martindale.com". www.martindale.com. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
- ^ a b c "Selection of New Magistrate Judge in Bangor, Maine" (Press release). United States District Court for the District of Maine.
- ^ "Baldacci announces 4 judicial nominations". BDN Archive. August 31, 2017. Archived from the original on January 1, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ "Host of Baldacci nominees confirmed". Lewiston Sun Journal. September 21, 2007. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ "Judicial Milestones: John C. Nivison", United States Courts
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