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Williams, Richard Leroy
Born April 6, 1923, in Morrisville, VA
Died February 19, 2011, in Richmond, VA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on April 9, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 1980, and received commission on September 30, 1980. Assumed senior status on May 1, 1992. Service terminated on February 19, 2011, due to death.
Education:
University of Virginia School of Law, LL.B., 1951
Professional Career:
Died February 19, 2011, in Richmond, VA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on April 9, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 1980, and received commission on September 30, 1980. Assumed senior status on May 1, 1992. Service terminated on February 19, 2011, due to death.
Education:
University of Virginia School of Law, LL.B., 1951
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, Air Corps, 1940-1945
Private practice, Richmond, Virginia, 1951-1972, 1976-1980
Judge, Virginia Circuit Court, City of Richmond, 1972-1976
Lecturer, University of Virginia School of Law, 1973-1976