Judges of the 4th Circuit
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Judges of the Fourth Circuit – Hon. Karen J. Williams
By Jason Wiener Karen J. Williams was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina on August 4, 1951.[1] After receiving her B.A. from Columbia College in 1972, she taught social studies and English in local public schools.[2] She returned to school as a law student and received her J.D. from the University of South Carolina in 1980,…
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Judges of the Fourth Circuit – Hon. J. Michael Luttig
By Agustin Martinez and Ashley Oldfield Born in 1954 in Tyler, Texas,[1] former Judge J. Michael Luttig attended Washington and Lee University for his undergraduate studies.[2] After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1976,[3] Judge Luttig worked at the U.S. Supreme Court in the Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice…
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Judges of the Fourth Circuit – Hon. Judge Clyde Hamilton
By Elliott Beale and Cassidy Webb Senior Judge Clyde H. Hamilton was born in 1934 in the town of Edgefield, South Carolina.[1] After obtaining his B.S. from Wofford College in 1956, Judge Hamilton served as a U.S. Army Reserve Captain from 1956-1958.[2] Judge Hamilton then attended George Washington University Law School, graduating with his J.D. with honors…
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Judges of the Fourth Circuit – Hon. Paul V. Niemeyer
By Sophia Pappalardo and Kenya Parrish Judge Paul V. Niemeyer was born in Princeton, New Jersey in 1941.[1] After completing his undergraduate studies at Kenyon College in 1962, Judge Niemeyer studied at the University of Munich from 1962-1963.[2] Judge Niemeyer then went to Notre Dame Law School where he graduated with a J.D. in 1966.[3]…
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Judges of the Fourth Circuit – Hon. William W. Wilkins
By Henry O. Hilston The Honorable William W. Wilkins, who goes by Billy in legal circles, was born in 1942 in Anderson, South Carolina.[1] He grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, where his father worked as an attorney.[2] He enjoyed watching his father try cases in the county courthouse, which led to his childhood resolve…
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Judges of the Fourth Circuit – Hon. Robert F. Chapman
By Samuel D. Gilleran Robert F. Chapman was born April 24, 1926, in Inman, South Carolina.[1] Judge Chapman joined the U.S. Navy during World War II, while completing his B.S. at the University of South Carolina.[2] After the conclusion of the war, he attended law school at the University of South Carolina, receiving his LL.B.…