Legrome Davis
2017 - Present
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Legrome D. Davis is a federal judge on senior status with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Davis joined the court in 2002 after being nominated by President George W. Bush (R).
Early life and education
Born in Columbus, Ohio, Davis graduated from Princeton University with his bachelor's degree in 1973 and from the Rutgers University School of Law with his J.D. in 1976.[1]
Professional career
- 2017 - Present: Senior judge
- 2002-2017: Judge
- 1987-2002: Judge, Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
- 1987: Private practice, Pennsylvania
- 1987: Attorney, University of Pennsylvania
- 1981-1987: Assistant deputy district attorney, Philadelphia County, Pa.
- 1980-1981: Attorney, Pennsylvania Crime Commission
- 1977-1980: Assistant district attorney, Philadelphia County, Pa.[1]
Judicial career
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Legrome D. Davis |
| Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 1358 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: July 30, 1998
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| ABA Rating: Substantial Majority Well Qualified, Minority Qualified
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| Questionnaire: |
| Hearing: March 19, 2002
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| Hearing Transcript: Hearing Transcript |
| QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: April 11, 2002
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| Confirmed: April 18, 2002
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| Vote: 94-0
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 Returned: October 21, 1998December 15, 2000 |
Davis was first nominated by President Bill Clinton (D) on July 30, 1998, to a seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania vacated by Edmund Ludwig. The American Bar Association rated Davis Majority Qualified, Minority Well Qualified for the nomination. Under provisions of Rule XXXI, paragraph six of the standing rules of the Senate, Davis' nomination was returned to the president on October 21, 1998. President Clinton resubmitted Davis' nomination on January 26, 1999. The American Bar Association again rated Davis Majority Qualified, Minority Well Qualified for the nomination. Under provisions of Rule XXXI, paragraph six of the standing rules of the Senate, Davis' nomination was returned to the president on December 15, 2000. Davis was then nominated by President George W. Bush (R) on January 23, 2002. The American Bar Association rated Davis Substantial Majority Well Qualified, Minority Qualified for the nomination. Hearings on Davis' nomination were held before the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 19, 2002, and his nomination was reported by U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on April 11, 2002. Davis was confirmed on a recorded 94-0 vote of the U.S. Senate on April 18, 2002, and he received his commission on April 23, 2002. Davis elected to take senior status beginning on September 28, 2017.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
See also
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Federal Judicial Center, "Biography of Judge Legrome D. Davis," accessed September 28, 2017
- ↑ United States Congress, "PN 1316 — Legrome D. Davis — The Judiciary," accessed September 28, 2017
- ↑ United States Congress, "PN 34 — Legrome D. Davis — The Judiciary," accessed September 28, 2017
- ↑ United States Congress, "PN 1331 — Legrome D. Davis — The Judiciary," accessed September 28, 2017
- ↑ American Bar Association, "Ratings of Article III judicial nominees, 105th Congress," accessed September 28, 2017
- ↑ American Bar Association, "Ratings of Article III judicial nominees, 106th Congress," accessed September 28, 2017
- ↑ American Bar Association, "Ratings of Article III judicial nominees, 107th Congress," accessed September 28, 2017
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Edmund Ludwig |
Eastern District of Pennsylvania 2002 - 2017 |
Succeeded by Karen Marston |
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| 2001 |
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| 2002 |
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| 2007 |
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| 2008 |
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Federal courts:
Third Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania
State courts:
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania Superior Court • Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court • Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas • Pennsylvania Magisterial Districts
State resources:
Courts in Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania judicial elections • Judicial selection in Pennsylvania
