Stapleton, Walter King Born 1934 in Cuthbert, GA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, District of Delaware Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on September 22, 1970, to a seat vacated by Edwin D. Steel , Jr.; Confirmed by the Senate on October 8, 1970, and received commission on October 14, 1970. Served as chief judge, 1983-1985. Service terminated on May 8, 1985, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U. S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Nominated by Ronald Reagan on March 27, 1985, to a new seat created by 98 Stat. 333; Confirmed by the Senate on April 3, 1985, and received commission on April 4, 1985. Assumed senior status on June 2, 1999. Education: Princeton University, A.B., 1956 Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1959 University of Virginia School of Law, LL.M., 1984 Professional Career: Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware, 1959-1970 Deputy attorney general of Delaware, 1963-1964 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male