Portman, Brown Honor Judge James Gwin as He Elects to Take Senior Status
Judge Has Served on the Federal Bench Since 1997
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) congratulated Judge James Gwin, U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio, as he elects to take senior status. Prior to joining the federal bench, Judge Gwin served as a Judge on the Stark County Common Pleas Court.
“Judge Gwin has served the Northern District of Ohio with distinction,” said Portman. “I’m grateful for his willingness to serve our country, and I know he will continue to be a leader for Northern Ohio in the years ahead.”
“I join Sen. Portman in thanking Judge Gwin for his service to our nation and our state,” said Brown. “Judge Gwin’s time on the bench has made our country stronger and I look forward to his continued leadership in the northeast Ohio community.”
Federal judges can elect to take senior status, akin to retirement, once they reach the age of 65. Senior judges still hear cases and help handle the federal court caseload. Brown and Portman will announce next steps on their joint efforts to fill the federal court vacancy left by Judge Gwin in the coming weeks.
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