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Eric T. Washington
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| Senior Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals | |
| Assumed office March 20, 2017 |
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| Chief Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals | |
| In office August 6, 2005 – March 18, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Annice M. Wagner |
| Succeeded by | Anna Blackburne-Rigsby |
| Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals | |
| In office July 1, 1999 – March 18, 2017 |
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| Nominated by | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Warren R. King |
| Succeeded by | Joshua Deahl |
| Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia | |
| In office 1995–1999 |
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| Nominated by | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Ricardo Urbina |
| Succeeded by | Anna Blackburne-Rigsby |
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| Born | December 2, 1953 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Tufts University, (BA) Columbia University (JD) |
Eric T. Washington, born on December 2, 1953, is a Senior Associate Judge. He works at the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. President Bill Clinton chose him for this court in 1999. He was the chief judge there from 2005 to 2017.
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About Eric T. Washington's Early Life
Where He Grew Up and Studied
Eric T. Washington was born and grew up in New Jersey. He went to Tufts University and finished in 1976. He then earned his law degree from the Columbia University School of Law in 1979.
Eric T. Washington's Career in Law
Starting His Legal Journey
In 1979, Eric T. Washington began his career as a lawyer. He worked at a law firm called Fulbright & Jaworski in Houston, Texas. There, he focused on cases about jobs and workers' rights.
Working in Washington, D.C.
Later, he moved to Washington, D.C. He worked for U.S. Congressman Michael A. Andrews as a legal advisor. After that, he rejoined Fulbright & Jaworski in D.C. From 1987 to 1989, he served as a special lawyer for the District of Columbia's government.
Becoming a Judge
From 1990 to 1995, Washington was a partner at the law firm Hogan & Hartson. In 1995, he became a judge in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. As a judge there, he handled many different types of cases. These included criminal trials and cases involving children who needed protection.
Community and Committee Work
Helping the Courts and Community
Eric T. Washington has helped improve the courts in Washington, D.C. He was a leader on a council that planned for the future of the courts. He also worked on a committee to make sure everyone had fair access to justice.
Involvement with the D.C. Bar
He has been part of several committees for the D.C. Bar. This is an organization for lawyers in D.C. He worked on committees related to criminal justice and helping children.
Supporting Youth and Science
Washington is on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington. He also serves on the board for their Foundation. These clubs help young people grow and learn. He also works with groups that connect science and the law.
