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Latest revision as of 11:48, 9 November 2025

Richard Kellam
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Years in office: 1981 - 1996

Years in office: 1967 - 1981
Education
Law
Read law, 1934
Personal
Birthplace
Virginia


Richard Boykin Kellam (1909-1996) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.[1]

Kellam was nominated by President Lyndon Johnson on July 17, 1967, to a new seat created by 80 Stat. 75; he was confirmed by the Senate on August 18, 1967, and received commission on August 25. He served as chief judge from 1973-1979. He assumed senior status on May 30, 1981, and served in that capacity until his death on June 8, 1996.[1]

Early life and education

  • Read law, 1934[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Virginia, 1934-1960
  • Judge, Circuit Court, 28th Judicial Circuit of Virginia, 1960-1967[1]

Judicial career

Eastern District of Virginia

Kellam was nominated by President Lyndon Johnson on July 17, 1967, to a new seat created by 80 Stat. 75; he was confirmed by the Senate on August 18, 1967, and received commission on August 25. He served as chief judge from 1973-1979. He assumed senior status on May 30, 1981, and served in that capacity until his death on June 8, 1996.[1]

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Eastern District of Virginia
1967–1996
Seat #4
Succeeded by:
Robert Doumar