Michael H. Watson
b. 1956 · Akron, OH
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio | Judge | George W. Bush (Republican) | Sep 10, 2004 | — |
Education
- Ohio State University, B.A., 1983
- Capital University Law School, J.D., 1987
Professional Career
U.S. Air Force, 1975-1978; Ohio Air National Guard, 1978-1984; Bailiff and law clerk, Franklin County [Ohio] Court of Common Pleas, 1983-1988; Private practice, Ohio, 1988-1991; Chief legal counsel, Ohio Department of Commerce, 1991-1992; Counsel, Gov. George Voinovich, Ohio, 1992-1995; deputy chief legal counsel, 1992-1994; chief legal counsel, 1994-1995; Judge, Franklin County [Ohio] Court of Common Pleas, 1996-2003; Judge, Court of Appeals of Ohio, Tenth Appellate District, 2003-2004; Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 2020-2021