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Voorhees, Richard Lesley
Born 1941 in Syracuse, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
U. S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 31, 1987, to a seat vacated by David B. Sentelle; Confirmed by the Senate on October 14, 1988, and received commission on October 17, 1988. Served as chief judge, 1991-1998.
Education:
Davidson College, B.A., 1963
University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1968
Professional Career:
U.S. Army ROTC Cadet, 1959-1963
U.S. Army Signal Corps Lieutenant, 1963-1965
U.S. Army Reserves Captain, 1965-1969
Private practice, Gastonia, North Carolina, 1968-1988
Race or Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
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