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Batten, Timothy C., Sr.
Born 1960 in Atlanta, GA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Nominated by George W. Bush on September 28, 2005, to a seat vacated by Willis B. Hunt, Jr. Confirmed by the Senate on March 6, 2006, and received commission on March 28, 2006. Served as chief judge, 2021-2025. Service terminated on May 23, 2025, due to retirement.
Education:
Georgia Institute of Technology, B.S., 1981
University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 1984
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Nominated by George W. Bush on September 28, 2005, to a seat vacated by Willis B. Hunt, Jr. Confirmed by the Senate on March 6, 2006, and received commission on March 28, 2006. Served as chief judge, 2021-2025. Service terminated on May 23, 2025, due to retirement.
Education:
Georgia Institute of Technology, B.S., 1981
University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 1984
Professional Career:
Private practice, Atlanta, Georgia, 1984-2006