Robert Staker

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Robert Staker
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
Years in office: 1994 - 2005

Years in office: 1979 - 1994
Education
Law
West Virginia University College of Law, 1952
Personal
Birthplace
Kermit, WV


Robert Jackson Staker (1925-2008) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.[1]

Staker was nominated by President Jimmy Carter on June 14, 1979, to a new seat created by 92 Stat. 1629; he was confirmed by the Senate on September 11, 1979, and received commission two days later. He assumed senior status on December 31, 1994, and retired on September 30, 2005.[1] Staker was succeeded in this position by Joseph Goodwin.

Early life and education

  • West Virginia University College of Law, LL.B., 1952[1]

Professional career

  • U.S. Navy Radioman, 1943-1946
  • Private practice, Williamson, West Virginia, 1952-1968
  • Assistant prosecuting attorney, Mingo County, West Virginia, 1960
  • Judge, Circuit Court of Mingo County, West Virginia, 1969-1979[1]

Judicial career

Southern District of West Virginia

Staker was nominated by President Jimmy Carter on June 14, 1979, to a new seat created by 92 Stat. 1629; he was confirmed by the Senate on September 11, 1979, and received commission two days later. He assumed senior status on December 31, 1994, and retired on September 30, 2005.[1] Staker was succeeded in this position by Joseph Goodwin.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Southern District of West Virginia
1979–1994
Seat #4
Succeeded by:
Joseph Goodwin