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Richard Leroy Williams
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Richard Leroy Williams served on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Appointed by Jimmy Carter and confirmed Sep 29, 1980. ABA rating: Well Qualified.
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter
- Confirmed
- Sep 29, 1980
- ABA rating
- Well Qualified
- Born
- 1923
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of VirginiaJimmy Carter · Sep 29, 1980 – Feb 19, 2011
Education
- University of Virginia School of LawLL.B., 1951
Career
U.S. Army, Air Corps, 1940-1945; Private practice, Richmond, Virginia, 1951-1972, 1976-1980; Judge, Virginia Circuit Court, City of Richmond, 1972-1976; Lecturer, University of Virginia School of Law, 1973-1976
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