Kiser, Jackson L. Born 1929 in Welch, WV Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia Nominated by Ronald Reagan on November 4, 1981, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on December 3, 1981, and received commission on December 3, 1981. Served as chief judge, 1993-1997. Assumed senior status on April 30, 1997. Education: Concord College, B.A., 1951 Washington and Lee University School of Law, LL.B., 1952 Professional Career: U.S. Army, JAG Corps, 1952-1955 U.S. Army Reserve captain, 1955-1961 Commissioner, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia, 1956-1958 Assistant U.S. attorney, Western District of Virginia, 1958-1961 Private practice, Martinsville, Virginia, 1961-1982