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Alvin W. Thompson
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| Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut | |
| Assumed office August 31, 2018 |
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| Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut | |
| In office September 2009 – September 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Robert Chatigny |
| Succeeded by | Janet C. Hall |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut | |
| In office October 11, 1994 – August 31, 2018 |
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| Appointed by | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Ellen Bree Burns |
| Succeeded by | Omar A. Williams |
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| Born | March 2, 1953 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Education | Princeton University (BA) Yale University (JD) |
Alvin Wesley Thompson Jr. (born March 2, 1953) is a federal judge in the United States. He holds a special role called "senior status" on the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut.
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About Judge Alvin Thompson
Early Life and Education
Alvin Thompson was born in 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland. He went to Princeton University and earned a degree in 1975. Later, he studied law at Yale Law School, getting his law degree in 1978.
After finishing law school, Mr. Thompson worked as a lawyer in Hartford, Connecticut. He had his own "private practice," which means he worked for himself and helped people with their legal problems. He did this from 1978 until 1994.
Becoming a Federal Judge
In 1994, President Bill Clinton chose Alvin Thompson to become a judge. He was nominated to serve on the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. This court handles important federal cases in Connecticut.
The United States Senate then had to approve his nomination. They confirmed him on October 7, 1994. Judge Thompson officially started his job on October 11, 1994, when he received his "commission," which is like an official appointment.
Important Roles in Court
Judge Thompson served as a judge for many years. From September 2009 to September 2013, he held the position of "Chief Judge." This means he was the main judge in charge of the court during that time.
On August 31, 2018, Judge Thompson took on "senior status." This allows experienced federal judges to work a reduced schedule while still helping the court.
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