King, Robert Bruce Born 1940 in White Sulphur Springs, WV Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Nominated by William J. Clinton on June 24, 1998, to a seat vacated by Kenneth K. Hall. Confirmed by the Senate on October 8, 1998, and received commission on October 9, 1998. Education: West Virginia University, B.A., 1961 West Virginia University College of Law, J.D., 1968 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. John A. Field, U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia, 1968-1969 Private practice, Lewisburg, West Virginia, 1969-1970 Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of West Virginia, 1970-1974 Private practice, Charleston, West Virginia, 1975-1977 U.S. Attorney, Southern District of West Virginia, 1977-1981 Private practice, Charleston, West Virginia, 1981-1998