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Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate:

Joseph Dawson of South Carolina, to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.

Joseph Dawson is the County Attorney for the County of Charleston, South Carolina, where he is responsible for managing and overseeing all legal matters for the County and its officials.  Mr. Dawson also operates his own solo law practice and focuses on general civil litigation and providing strategic advice to small businesses.  Mr. Dawson earned his B.A. from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, and his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law.