James M. Cole
James Cole | |
|---|---|
| 35th United States Deputy Attorney General | |
| In office December 29, 2010 – January 8, 2015 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | David W. Ogden |
| Succeeded by | Sally Yates |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Michael Cole May 2, 1952 Evanston, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Colorado, Boulder (BA) University of California, Hastings (JD) |
James Michael Cole (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. He then was confirmed by the United States Senate in a 55–42 vote on June 28, 2011.