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Walker, Jamar Kentrell

Born 1986 in Nassawadox, VA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Nominated by Joseph R. Biden on January 3, 2023, to a seat vacated by Raymond Alvin Jackson. Confirmed by the Senate on February 28, 2023, and received commission on March 3, 2023.

Education:
University of Virginia, B.A., 2008
University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2011

Professional Career:

Law clerk, Hon. Raymond A. Jackson, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, 2011-2012
Private practice, Washington, D.C., 2012-2015
Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of Virginia, 2015-2023; acting chief, 2022, and deputy chief, 2022-2023, Financial Crimes and Public Corruption Unit

Other Nominations/Recess Appointments:

Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, July 13, 2022; no Senate vote