Bailey, John Preston Born 1951 in Wheeling, WV Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia Nominated by George W. Bush on January 9, 2007, to a seat vacated by Frederick P. Stamp, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on March 15, 2007, and received commission on March 19, 2007. Served as chief judge, 2008-present. Education: Dartmouth College, A.B., 1973 West Virginia University College of Law, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Charles H. Haden II, U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia, 1976-1978 Private practice, Wheeling, West Virginia, 1978-2007 Assistant prosecutor, Ohio County, West Virginia, 1985-1986 Special assistant prosecutor, Marshall County, West Virginia, 1985-1990