Algenon Lamont "Monte" Marbley (born September 19, 1954) is the Chief United States district judge of the

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Education and career

Born in

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, Marbley received a

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degree from the

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in 1976 and a Juris Doctor from the

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in 1979. He was in private practice of law in

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from 1979 to 1980. He was an assistant regional attorney of the

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from 1980 to 1986, returning to private practice in

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, from 1986 to 1997 with Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP.

Federal judicial service

On July 31, 1997, Marbley was nominated by President

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to a seat on the

vacated by John David Holschuh. Marbley was confirmed by the

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on October 27, 1997, and received his commission on November 7, 1997. He became Chief Judge on September 16, 2019."Judicial Milestones: Algenon L. Marbley", uscourts.gov
/ref> On October 23, 2023, Marbely announced his intent to take senior status upon the confirmation of his successor.

Notable clerks

Marbley's former

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include the novelist Allison Leotta, Judge Rachel Bloomekatz, and politician Morgan Harper.

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Education and career

Federal judicial service

Notable clerks

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