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Judge Burnita Shelton Matthews

Judge

District Court, District of Columbia

Burnita Shelton Matthews served as Judge on the District Court, District of Columbia from 1950 to 1988. The appointment came from Harry Truman in 1950.

Court
District Court, District of Columbia
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Harry Truman
Active
1950 – 1988
Party
Democratic

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, District of Columbia (1950 – 1988) — appointed by Harry Truman
  • Counsel1921 – present
  • Professor1942 – 1948
  • Associate editor1934 – 1935
  • Professor1933 – 1939
  • Private practice1920 – 1949

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Matthews will decide any matter.