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Annice M. Wagner
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| Senior Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals | |
| In office 2005–2013 |
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| Chief Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals | |
| In office 1994–2005 |
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| Preceded by | Judith W. Rogers |
| Succeeded by | Eric T. Washington |
| Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals | |
| In office 1990–2005 |
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| Nominated by | George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Julia Cooper Mack |
| Succeeded by | John R. Fisher |
| Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia | |
| In office 1977–1990 |
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| Nominated by | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Harry T. Alexander |
| Succeeded by | Wendell P. Gardner |
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| Born | September 9, 1937 Washington, D.C. |
| Spouse | Charles Wagner |
| Children | Alison E. McBryde |
| Alma mater | Wayne State University (BA, LLB) |
Annice M. Wagner (born September 9, 1937) is a respected former judge from Washington, D.C.. She served as the top judge, known as the Chief Judge, for the District of Columbia Court of Appeals from 1994 to 2005.
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Annice M. Wagner's Early Life and Education
Annice M. Wagner grew up in Washington, D.C.. She attended Dunbar High School, a well-known school in the city. She graduated from high school in 1955.
She continued her education at Wayne State University. She earned her first degree there in 1959. Then, she completed her law degree in 1962.
Starting Her Legal Career
After finishing law school, Wagner worked as a lawyer in Washington, D.C. for ten years. She was part of a law firm called Houston & Gardner. Some of her future colleagues, like Emmet G. Sullivan, also worked there.
From 1973 to 1975, Wagner held an important role. She was the main lawyer, or general counsel, for the National Capital Housing Authority. This organization helps provide housing in the capital. Later, it became the District of Columbia Housing Authority.
In 1975, Wagner was chosen to be the People's Counsel. This is a special job in the D.C. government. Her role was to represent and speak up for people who use utility services, like electricity or water.
Annice M. Wagner's Time as a Judge
In June 1977, Annice M. Wagner became a judge. She started her judicial career at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. This court handles many different types of cases in D.C.
In 1990, she was promoted to a higher court. She became a judge on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. This court reviews decisions made by lower courts.
Becoming Chief Judge
On June 13, 1994, Judge Wagner was given an even bigger role. She was named the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. She was reappointed to this position in 1998 and again in 2002.
As Chief Judge, she helped improve how the judges worked together. The court became more friendly and cooperative under her leadership.
In 2005, she changed to "senior status." This means she worked a reduced schedule. She fully retired from being a judge in 2013.
