Deputy attorney general james cole biography
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James M. Cole
American attorney
James Michael Cole[1] (born May 2, 1952) is an American attorney who served as United States Deputy Attorney General from December 29, 2010 to January 8, 2015.
He was first installed as Deputy Attorney General following a recess appointment by President Barack Obama on December 29, 2010.[2] He then was confirmed by the United States Senate in a 55–42 vote on June 28, 2011.[3]
Early life and education
Cole earned a B.A.
degree in 1975 from the University of Colorado Denver and a J.D. degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1979.[4]
Professional career
Cole worked in the United States Department of Justice for 13 years, from 1979 until 1992, when he entered private practice.[5] During his time in the DOJ's Public Integrity Section, Cole successfully prosecuted two federal judges on corruption charges, including Judge Robert Frederick Collins in 1991.[1&