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Conner, Christopher C.
Born 1957 in Harrisburg, PA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by George W. Bush on February 28, 2002, to a seat vacated by Sylvia H. Rambo. Confirmed by the Senate on July 26, 2002, and received commission on July 29, 2002. Served as chief judge, 2013-2020. Service terminated on January 17, 2025, due to retirement.
Education:
Cornell University, B.A., 1979
Dickinson School of Law (now Penn State Dickinson Law), J.D., 1982
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by George W. Bush on February 28, 2002, to a seat vacated by Sylvia H. Rambo. Confirmed by the Senate on July 26, 2002, and received commission on July 29, 2002. Served as chief judge, 2013-2020. Service terminated on January 17, 2025, due to retirement.
Education:
Cornell University, B.A., 1979
Dickinson School of Law (now Penn State Dickinson Law), J.D., 1982
Professional Career:
Private practice, Pennsylvania, 1982-2002
Adjunct professor, Widener University School of Law, 2000
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 2017-2021