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Raymond Jackson
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| Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia | |
| Assumed office November 23, 2021 |
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| Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia | |
| In office November 22, 1993 – November 23, 2021 |
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| Appointed by | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Richard Leroy Williams |
| Succeeded by | Jamar K. Walker |
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Raymond Alvin Jackson
August 3, 1949 Sussex, Virginia, U.S. |
| Spouse | Gwendolyn Jackson |
| Children | Candace |
| Education | Norfolk State University (BA) University of Virginia (JD) |
Raymond Alvin Jackson, born on August 3, 1949, is a respected judge in the United States. He serves as a senior United States district judge for the Eastern District of Virginia. This means he is a very experienced judge who handles important cases in a specific area of Virginia.
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Early Life and Education
Raymond Jackson was born in Sussex, Virginia. He worked hard in school and went to Norfolk State University. In 1970, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree there. He then continued his studies at the University of Virginia School of Law. He received his law degree, called a Juris Doctor, in 1973.
Military Service
After finishing law school, Jackson joined the United States Army. He was part of the JAG Corps, which is the legal branch of the military. He served from 1973 to 1977 and reached the rank of captain. Even after leaving active duty, he continued to serve in the United States Army Reserve. He eventually became a colonel, which is a high rank in the military.
Legal Career Before Becoming a Judge
From 1977 to 1993, Raymond Jackson worked as an Assistant United States Attorney. In this role, he represented the U.S. government in legal cases. He also shared his knowledge by teaching law. He was an adjunct lecturer at the College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law, for many years.
Becoming a Federal Judge
On September 24, 1993, President Bill Clinton chose Raymond Jackson to become a federal judge. He was nominated for a seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. This court handles federal cases in that part of Virginia.
Confirmation and Service
For Jackson to become a judge, the United States Senate had to approve him. The Senate confirmed his nomination on November 20, 1993. He officially received his commission, which is like his official appointment, on November 22, 1993. He served as a district judge for many years. On November 23, 2021, he took on "senior status." This means he can still hear cases but with a reduced workload.
Family Life
Raymond Jackson is married to Gwendolyn Jackson. She is also a retired judge from Virginia. Their daughter, Candace Jackson-Akiwumi, has followed in her parents' footsteps. She is also a judge, serving on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
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