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Joseph Robert Goodwin

Active judge · U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia

Joseph Robert Goodwin serves on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. Appointed by William J. Clinton and confirmed May 8, 1995. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
William J. Clinton
Confirmed
May 8, 1995
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1942

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West VirginiaWilliam J. Clinton · May 8, 1995

Education

  • West Virginia UniversityB.S., 1965
  • West Virginia University College of LawJ.D., 1970

Career

U.S. Army, JAG Corps, 1965-1967; City attorney, Ripley, West Virginia, 1971-1972; Judge, Ripley [West Virginia] Municipal Court, 1972-1973; Private practice, Charleston, West Virginia, 1970-1995

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