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Richard J. Holwell

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Richard J. Holwell served on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Appointed by George W. Bush and confirmed Sep 17, 2003. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
George W. Bush
Confirmed
Sep 17, 2003
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1946

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New YorkGeorge W. Bush · Sep 17, 2003 – Feb 7, 2012

Education

  • Villanova UniversityB.A., 1967
  • Columbia Law SchoolJ.D., 1970
  • Cambridge Institute of Criminology1971

Career

Private practice, New York City, 1971-2003, 2012-

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