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Joseph Cornelius Waddy

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Joseph Cornelius Waddy served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Appointed by Lyndon B. Johnson and confirmed Mar 2, 1967. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Lyndon B. Johnson
Confirmed
Mar 2, 1967
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1911

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of ColumbiaLyndon B. Johnson · Mar 2, 1967 – Aug 1, 1978

Education

  • Lincoln University, PennsylvaniaA.B., 1935
  • Howard University School of LawLL.B., 1938

Career

Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1939-1962; Adjunct professor, Howard University School of Law, 1966-1967

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From the Federal Judicial Center’s biographical directory of federal judges.

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