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Donald W. Washington
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| 11th Director of the United States Marshals Service | |
| In office March 29, 2019 – September 27, 2021 |
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| President | Donald Trump Joe Biden |
| Deputy | Derrick Driscoll |
| Preceded by | Stacia A. Hylton |
| Succeeded by | Ronald L. Davis |
| United States Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana | |
| In office September 2001 – June 2, 2010 |
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| President | George W. Bush Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Donald Ellsworth Walter |
| Succeeded by | Stephanie A. Finley |
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| Born | January 29, 1955 Sulphur Springs, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | United States Military Academy (BS) South Texas College of Law (JD) |
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| Allegiance | United States |
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| Years of service | 1977–1986 |
| Rank | Captain |
Donald Wayne Washington, born on January 29, 1955, is an American lawyer. He was the 11th director of the United States Marshals Service. This important role lasted from March 2019 to September 2021. Before that, he was a United States Attorney for Western Louisiana from 2001 to 2010.
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Early Life and Military Service
Donald Washington was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas. In June 1977, he graduated from the United States Military Academy. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. After graduating, he became an officer in the United States Army. He worked in air defense artillery.
He served actively in the United States and South Korea. This service lasted until June 1982. Later, he joined the United States Army Reserve in Texas. He served there until 1986. He retired from the Army as a Captain.
Career Highlights
Starting in Engineering
In 1982, Donald Washington started working in the private sector. He became an engineer for Conoco Inc., an American oil company. In 1983, he began studying for a master's degree in engineering. He attended McNeese State University. However, he received a job transfer in 1984 before finishing his degree.
Becoming a Lawyer
In May 1986, he began studying law. He attended the South Texas College of Law. While studying, he worked as a corporate law clerk starting in 1987. He earned his Juris Doctor degree in December 1989. This degree means he became a lawyer.
After becoming a lawyer, Washington worked in corporate and private law. Later, President George W. Bush appointed him. He became the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana.
Leading the Marshals Service
On October 2, 2018, President Donald Trump nominated Donald Washington. He was chosen to be the director of the United States Marshals Service. The Senate confirmed his appointment on March 14. He was officially sworn in 15 days later.
Donald Washington was the 11th director of the Marshals Service. He took over from acting Deputy Director David Anderson.
Later Political Interest
In June 2022, there were reports about Donald Washington. He was considered a possible Republican candidate. He might have run for Governor of Louisiana. This was for the 2023 election.
