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. 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 1985–1999, Nivison worked in the Augusta office of Pierce Atwood before becoming a judge. State court service. From 1999–2007, Nivison served as a Judge of the Maine District Court after being appointed by Governor Angus King. He served as Chief Judge from  2005–2007. 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.