Mark Davis (Virginia)
Mark Steven Davis is an Article III federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He joined the court in 2008 after a nomination from President George W. Bush. From 2018 to 2025, Davis served as chief judge of the court.[1]
Early life and education
Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, Davis graduated from the University of Virginia with his bachelor's degree in 1984 and from Washington & Lee University's School of Law with his J.D. in 1988.[1]
Professional career
- 2008-Present: Judge, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- 2018-2025: Chief judge
- 2003-2008: Judge, Portsmouth Circuit Court, Virginia
- 1989-2003: Private practice, Virginia
- 1988-1989: Law clerk, Hon. John MacKenzie, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia[1]
Judicial career
Eastern District of Virginia
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Mark S. Davis |
| Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 208 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: November 15, 2007
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| ABA Rating: Unanimously Well Qualified
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| Questionnaire: |
| Hearing: April 3, 2008
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| QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: April 24, 2008
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| Confirmed: June 10, 2008
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| Vote: 94-0
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Davis was nominated to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia by President George W. Bush on November 15, 2007, to a seat vacated by T.S. Ellis. The American Bar Association rated Davis Unanimously Well Qualified for the nomination. Hearings o Davis' nomination were held before the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 3, 2008, and his nomination was reported by U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on April 24, 2008. Davis was confirmed on a recorded 94-0 vote of the U.S. Senate on June 10, 2008, and he received his commission on June 23, 2008. Davis became chief judge of the court in 2018.[1][2][3]
See also
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Federal Judicial Center, "Biography of Judge Mark Steven Davis," accessed May 15, 2017
- ↑ United States Congress, "PN 1065 — Mark S. Davis — The Judiciary," accessed May 15, 2017
- ↑ American Bar Association, "Ratings of Article III judicial nominees, 110th Congress," accessed May 15, 2017
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United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia 2008-Present |
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