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David Dortch Warriner

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

David Dortch Warriner served on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Appointed by Richard M. Nixon and confirmed May 16, 1974. ABA rating: Qualified.

Appointed by
Richard M. Nixon
Confirmed
May 16, 1974
ABA rating
Qualified
Born
1929

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of VirginiaRichard M. Nixon · May 16, 1974 – Mar 17, 1986

Education

  • University of North CarolinaB.A., 1951
  • University of Virginia School of LawLL.B., 1957

Career

U.S. Navy lieutenant junior grade, 1951-1954; Private practice, Emporia, Virginia, 1957-1974; City attorney, Emporia, Virginia, 1969-1974

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