Norton, David C. Born 1946 in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina Nominated by George H.W. Bush on April 18, 1990, to a seat vacated by Solomon Blatt, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on June 28, 1990, and received commission on July 12, 1990. Served as chief judge, 2007-2012. Education: University of the South, B.A., 1968 University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1975 Professional Career: U.S. Navy, 1969-1972 Private practice, Charleston, South Carolina, 1975-1977, 1981-1990 Assistant deputy solicitor, Ninth Judicial Circuit, South Carolina, 1977-1980 City attorney, Isle of Palms, South Carolina, 1980-1985