Hoffman, Walter Edward Born July 18, 1907, in Jersey City, NJ Died November 21, 1996, in Norfolk, VA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on June 29, 1954, to a new seat authorized by 68 Stat. 8. Confirmed by the Senate on July 14, 1954, and received commission on July 15, 1954. Served as chief judge, 1961-1973. Assumed senior status on September 3, 1974. Service terminated on November 21, 1996, due to death. Education: William and Mary Law School University of Pennsylvania, B.S., 1928 Washington and Lee University School of Law, LL.B., 1931 Professional Career: Private practice, Norfolk, Virginia, 1931-1954 Assistant professor of law, College of William and Mary School of Law, 1933-1942 Referee in bankruptcy, Eastern District of Virginia, 1942-1944 Director, Federal Judicial Center, 1974-1977 Research Collections