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Raymond Finch
Raymond Finch was a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of the Virgin Islands. He joined the court in 1994 after an appointment from President Bill Clinton. Finch served as the chief judge from 1998 to 2005.[1] Finch took senior status in 2011 when Wilma Lewis was confirmed to replace him.
He left the court on February 23, 2023, upon his death.[2][3]
Education
Finch earned both his B.A. and LL.B. from Howard University in 1962 and 1965.[1]
Professional career
- 1977-1994: Judge, Territorial Court of the Virgin Islands and Judge, Appellate Division
- 1971-1975: Attorney, Hodge, Sheen, Finch & Ross
- 1966-1969: Captain, U.S. Army[1]
Judicial career
District of the Virgin Islands
Raymond Finch was appointed to the United States District Court for the District of the Virgin Islands by President Bill Clinton in 1994.[1] He was reappointed to the court by President George W. Bush[4]
Finch was the chief judge of the court from 1998 to 2005.[1] He left the court on February 23, 2023, upon his death.[2][3]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Just the Beginning Foundation, "Raymond L. Finch," accessed May 7, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Virgin Islands Daily News, "Judge Raymond Finch remembered as wise, kind mentor to many," February 25, 2023
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS GOVERNMENT, "Governor Bryan Issues Statement on Passing of Judge Finch," February 24, 2023
- ↑ Google Books, "Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States," accessed December 6, 2013
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