Wilson, Samuel Grayson Born 1949 in Norfolk, VA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia Nominated by George H.W. Bush on March 6, 1990, to a seat vacated by Glen M. Williams. Confirmed by the Senate on May 11, 1990, and received commission on May 14, 1990. Served as chief judge, 1997-2004. U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia, 1976-1981 Education: University of Richmond, B.A., 1971 Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 1974 Professional Career: Assistant commonwealth's attorney, Roanoke, Virginia, 1974-1976 Assistant U.S. attorney, Western District of Virginia, 1976 Private practice, Roanoke, Virginia, 1981-1990