John C. Nivison

John C. Nivison is a United States magistrate judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maine and a former state court judge.

John C. Nivison
Magistrate Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maine
Assumed office
January 24, 2014
Preceded byMargaret J. Kravchuk
Judge of the Maine Superior Court
In office
October 1, 2007 – January 24, 2014
Appointed byJohn Baldacci
Judge of the Maine District Court
In office
1999 – October 1, 2007
Appointed byAngus King
Personal details
Born1959/1960 (age 60–61)[1]
EducationColby College (A.B.)
University of Maine (J.D.)

Education

Nivison received his Bachelor of Arts from Colby College in 1982 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Maine School of Law in 1985.[2]

From 1985–1999, Nivison worked in the Augusta office of Pierce Atwood before becoming a judge.[1][3]

State court service

From 1999–2007, Nivison served as a Judge of the Maine District Court after being appointed by Governor Angus King.[1] He served as Chief Judge from 2005–2007.[3] On August 31, 2007, Nivson was nominated by Governor John Baldacci to serve as a Judge of the Maine Superior Court.[4] On September 21, 2007, he was confirmed by the Maine Senate.[5]

Federal judicial service

United States magistrate judge

In September 2013, Nivison was selected to be a United States magistrate judge to replace Judge Margaret J. Kravchuk, who retired on January 24, 2014.[1][3] He was sworn into office on January 27, 2014.[6]

References
  1. Harrison, Judy (September 23, 2013). "Superior Court Judge Nivison selected to replace retiring U.S. Magistrate judge". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  2. "Hon. John C. Nivison Judge Profile on Martindale.com". www.martindale.com. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
  3. "Selection of New Magistrate Judge in Bangor, Maine" (Press release). United States District Court for the District of Maine.
  4. "Baldacci announces 4 judicial nominations". BDN Archive. August 31, 2017. Archived from the original on January 1, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  5. "Host of Baldacci nominees confirmed". Lewiston Sun Journal. September 21, 2007. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  6. "Judicial Milestones: John C. Nivison", United States Courts


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