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Bullock, Frank William, Jr.
Born 1938 in Oxford, NC
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on November 23, 1982, to a seat vacated by Eugene A. Gordon. Confirmed by the Senate on December 10, 1982, and received commission on December 10, 1982. Served as chief judge, 1992-1999. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2005. Service terminated on August 1, 2006, due to retirement.
Education:
University of North Carolina, B.S., 1961
University of North Carolina School of Law, LL.B., 1963
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on November 23, 1982, to a seat vacated by Eugene A. Gordon. Confirmed by the Senate on December 10, 1982, and received commission on December 10, 1982. Served as chief judge, 1992-1999. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2005. Service terminated on August 1, 2006, due to retirement.
Education:
University of North Carolina, B.S., 1961
University of North Carolina School of Law, LL.B., 1963
Professional Career:
Law clerk, Hon. Algernon Butler, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina, 1963-1964
Private practice, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1964-1968
Assistant director, Administrative Office of the Courts of North Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1968-1973
Private practice, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1973-1982