Faber, David A. Born 1942 in Charleston, WV Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia Nominated by George H.W. Bush on August 1, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on November 21, 1991, and received commission on November 25, 1991. Served as chief judge, 2002-2007. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2008. Education: West Virginia University, A.B., 1964 Yale Law School, J.D., 1967 Professional Career: Private practice, Charleston, West Virginia, 1967-1968, 1972-1981, 1987-1991 U.S. Air Force, JAG Corps, 1968-1972 U.S. Naval Reserve, 1973-1977 West Virginia Air National Guard, 1978-1992 U.S. attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, 1981-1986 Special part-time assistant U.S. attorney, Northern District of West Virginia, 1988-1990