Robert Porter Chamberlin (known professionally as Bobby Chamberlin) (born April 6, 1965) is a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi. He previously served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi.
Early life and education
Chamberlin was born on April 6, 1965. Chamberlin received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Mississippi in 1987 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1990. He was admitted to the bar in 1990.
Career
Political and legal career in Mississippi
Chamberlin began his career as a municipal judge for Hernando, Mississippi, from 1991 for 1999, including a stint as municipal prosecutor for Horn Lake, Mississippi, in 1992.
In 1999, he entered state politics and was elected to the Mississippi State Senate, serving Senate District 1 of DeSoto County for five years.
On November 24, 2004, he was appointed to the 17th Circuit District by Governor Haley Babour
On November 29, 2016, Chamberlin was elected to Supreme Court of Mississippi, winning a runoff election, when he received around 55% of the vote for District 3, Place. On January 3, 2017, he took the oath of office at the Court and took the seat last held by Justice Ann Hannaford Lamar.
Federal judicial service
On August 12, 2025, President Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Chamberlin to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi. On September 3, 2025, Chamberlin testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. On November 20, 2025, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to send his nomination to the full U.S. Senate by a party line 12–10 vote. On December 8, 2025, the U.S. Senate invoked cloture on his nomination by a 52–44 vote. The following day, his nomination was confirmed by a 51–46 vote. Chamberlin received his judicial commission on December 16, 2025.
Personal life
Chamberlin is married to his wife, Kim, with whom he has one son. He lives in Hernando.
References
External links
Official Biography on Mississippi Supreme Court website