Floyd Roberts

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Floyd Roberts
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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia

Education

Law

University of Virginia School of Law

Personal
Birthplace
Bristol, Va.


Floyd H. Roberts (1879-1967) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia.[1]

He received a recess appointment from President Franklin D. Roosevelt on July 6, 1938 to a seat created by 52 Stat. 584. On January 5, 1939, he was nominated. But his nomination was rejected by the Senate, so his service ended on February 6, 1939.[1] Roberts was succeeded in this position by Armistead Dobie. Roberts died on January 29th, 1967.

Early life and education

  • University of Virginia School of Law[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Bristol, Virginia, 1904-[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Western District of Virginia

Roberts received a recess appointment from President Franklin D. Roosevelt on July 6, 1938 to a seat created by 52 Stat. 584. On January 5, 1939, he was nominated. But his nomination was rejected by the Senate, so his service ended on February 6, 1939.[1] Roberts was succeeded in this position by Armistead Dobie.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Western District of Virginia
1939–1939
Seat #2
Succeeded by:
Armistead Dobie