Oren Lewis

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Oren Lewis

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Nonpartisan

Prior offices
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

Education

Law

George Washington University Law Center, 1939

Personal
Birthplace
Seymour, Ind.


Oren Ritter Lewis (1902-1983) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.[1]

Lewis was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower on March 21, 1960, to a seat vacated by Charles Hutcheson; he was confirmed by the Senate on May 31, 1960, and received commission that same day. He assumed senior status on January 1, 1974, and served in that capacity until his death on June 12, 1983.[1] Lewis was succeeded in this position by David Warriner.

Early life and education

  • George Washington University Law School, LL.B., 1939[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Arlington County, Virginia, 1940-1960[1]

Judicial career

Eastern District of Virginia

Lewis was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower on March 21, 1960, to a seat vacated by Charles Hutcheson; he was confirmed by the Senate on May 31, 1960, and received commission that same day. He assumed senior status on January 1, 1974, and served in that capacity until his death on June 12, 1983.[1] Lewis was succeeded in this position by David Warriner.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Charles Hutcheson
Eastern District of Virginia
1960–1973
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
David Warriner