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Judge John D. Bates

Judge

District Court, District of Columbia

John D. Bates is a Judge on the District Court, District of Columbia, serving since 2001. The appointment came from George Bush in 2001. Education: B.A. from Wesleyan University.

Court
District Court, District of Columbia
Position
Judge
Appointed By
George Bush
Active
2001 – present
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (2001)

Education

  • B.A.Wesleyan University (1968)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, District of Columbia (2001 – present) — appointed by George Bush
  • Director2013 – present
  • Private practice1998 – 2001
  • Deputy independent counsel1995 – 1997
  • chief1987 – 1997
  • Assistant U.S. attorney1980 – 1997
  • Private practice1977 – 1980
  • Law clerk, Hon. Roszel C. Thomsen1976 – 1977
  • U.S. Army first lieutenant1968 – 1971

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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 Bates will decide any matter.