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Boyle, Terrence William
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on April 4, 1984, to a seat vacated by Franklin T. Dupree, Jr. Confirmed by the Senate on April 24, 1984, and received commission on May 3, 1984. Served as chief judge, 1997-2004, 2018-2021.
Education:
Brown University, B.A., 1967
American University, Washington College of Law, J.D., 1970
Professional Career:
Minority counsel, U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Banking and Currency, Housing Subcommittee, 1970-1973
Legislative assistant, U.S. Sen. Jesse Helms of North Carolina, 1973
Private practice, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 1974-1984
Nominated to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, October 22, 1991; no Senate vote
Nominated to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, May 9, 2001; no Senate vote
Nominated to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, September 4, 2001; no Senate vote
Nominated to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, January 7, 2003; no Senate vote
Nominated to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, February 14, 2005; no Senate vote
Nominated to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, September 5, 2006; no Senate vote
Nominated to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, November 15, 2006; no Senate vote