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Clark, Ron
Born 1953 in Caripito, Venezuela
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Nominated by George W. Bush on January 23, 2002, to a seat vacated by Howell Cobb. Confirmed by the Senate on October 2, 2002, and received commission on October 10, 2002. Served as chief judge, 2015-2018. Assumed senior status on February 28, 2018.
Education:
University of Connecticut, B.A., 1973
University of Connecticut, M.A., 1974
University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1979
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Nominated by George W. Bush on January 23, 2002, to a seat vacated by Howell Cobb. Confirmed by the Senate on October 2, 2002, and received commission on October 10, 2002. Served as chief judge, 2015-2018. Assumed senior status on February 28, 2018.
Education:
University of Connecticut, B.A., 1973
University of Connecticut, M.A., 1974
University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1979
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1974-1976
U.S. Army Reserve, 1980-1990
Assistant city attorney, Abilene, Texas, 1979-1982
Private practice, Texas, 1982-2002
State representative, District 62, Texas, 1997-2002