Edward Nottingham

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Edward Nottingham
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the District of Colorado
Years in office: 1989 - 2008
Successor: William J. Martinez (Nonpartisan)
Education
Bachelor's
Cornell University, 1969
Law
University of Colorado School of Law, 1972
Personal
Birthplace
Denver, CO


Edward Willis Nottingham, Jr. was a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. He was nominated by President George H.W. Bush.

Early life and education

  • Cornell University, A.B., 1969
  • University of Colorado School of Law, J.D., 1972

Professional career

Judicial nominations and appointments

District of Colorado

On the recommendation of Senator Bill Armstrong, Nottingham was nominated to the District of Colorado by President George H.W. Bush on October 20, 1989 to a new seat created by 98 Stat. 333. Nottingham was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on November 21, 1989 on a Senate vote and received commission on November 27, 1989.[1] Nottingham was succeeded in this position by William J. Martinez.

Resignation

In a statement dated October 21, 2008, Judge Nottingham resigned his commission as a United States District Judge for the District of Colorado. In his statement, he indicated that "It is in the public interest and the interest of the federal judiciary because it will terminate his judgeship and begin to restore public confidence in an institution which he profoundly respects. He is deeply remorseful for his actions. He is also embarrassed and ashamed for any loss of confidence caused by those actions and attendant publicity and sincerely apologies to the public and the judiciary."[2]

Prostitution controversy

Nottingham was investigated "for improper judicial conduct after his full name and personal cell phone number appeared on a list of clients from a Denver prostitution business." He resigned from the court shortly thereafter.[3]

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
District of Colorado
1989–2008
Seat #7
Succeeded by:
William J. Martinez