Background
Todd, James Dale was born on May 20, 1943 in Scotts Hill, Tennessee, United States. Son of James P. and Jeanette Grace (Duck) Todd.
Todd, James Dale was born on May 20, 1943 in Scotts Hill, Tennessee, United States. Son of James P. and Jeanette Grace (Duck) Todd.
Bachelor of Science, Lambuth College, 1965. Master Combined Sciences, University Mississippi, 1968. Juris Doctor, Memphis State University, 1972.
Teacher science, chairman science department Lyman High School, Longwood, Florida, 1965-1968, Memphis University School, 1968-1972. Partner Waldrop, Farmer, Todd & Breen, P.A., 1972-1983. Circuit judge division II 26th Judicial District, Jackson, Tennessee, 1983-1985.
Judge United States District Court (western district) Tennessee, since 1985, chief judge, 2001—2007, senior judge, since 2008.
The diversity inside the Church should be respected and supported. Open debate within the Church on certain political and social issues should be encouraged.
It is important to experience God's grace working in the lives of people. Wisdom and maturity are gained from life experience, especially during the prayer and sharing stories with other Christians.
Fellow Tennessee Bar Foundation. Member Federal Judges Association (board directors 1998-2002), Federal Bar Association, Jackson Madison County Bar Association (president 1978-1979), District Judges Association of 6th Circuit (president 2000-2001).
Married Jeanie M. Todd, June 26,1965. Children: James Michael, Julie Diane.