John Stinneford

John Stinneford is a Professor of Law and Edward Rood Eminent Scholar Chair at the University of Florida's Levin College of Law. He serves as Senior Fellow and inaugural Director of the Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education, focused on promoting civic education and intellectual diversity. His expertise spans Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Sentencing, and Legal Ethics.

• Education: J.D. from Harvard Law School, M.A. from Harvard University, B.A. from University of Virginia

His research emphasizes Eighth Amendment analysis, punishment philosophy, and judicial interpretation. Notable contributions include work on solitary confinement, experimental punishments, and juvenile sentencing. His scholarship has been cited by the U.S. Supreme Court and honored by the Stanford-Yale Junior Faculty Forum and AALS Criminal Justice Section.

Teaching responsibilities include Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Professional Responsibility, and White Collar Crime courses. He previously served as a Visiting Scholar at Georgetown Law Center's Center for the Constitution and held roles as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and clerk for U.S. District Court Judge James Moran.