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.
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.
Legal career
From 1985 to 1999, Nivison worked in the Augusta office of Pierce Atwood before becoming a judge.
State court service
From 1999 to 2007, Nivison served as a Judge of the Maine District Court after being appointed by Governor Angus King. He served as Chief Judge from 2005 to 2007. On August 31, 2007, Nivson was nominated by Governor John Baldacci to serve as a Judge of the Maine Superior Court. On September 21, 2007, he was confirmed by the Maine Senate.
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. He was sworn into office on January 27, 2014.
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Year of birth uncertain
Place of birth missing (living people) Living people 20th-century American lawyers 20th-century American judges 21st-century American judges Colby College alumni Maine lawyers Maine state court judges United States magistrate judges University of Maine School of Law alumni Year of birth missing (living people)