Hilton, Claude M. Born 1940 in Scott County, VA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia Nominated by Ronald Reagan on May 15, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on July 10, 1985, and received commission on July 11, 1985. Served as chief judge, 1997-2004. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2005. Education: Ohio State University, B.S., 1963 American University, Washington College of Law, J.D., 1966 Professional Career: Assistant commonwealth's attorney, Arlington, Virginia, 1967-1968 Private practice, Arlington, Virginia, 1968-1973, 1976-1985 Commonwealth's attorney, Virginia, 1974-1975 Commissioner in chancery, Virginia Circuit Court, Arlington County, 1976-1985