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Judge John Decker Butzner jr

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

John Decker Butzner jr served as Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit from 1967 to 2006. The appointment came from Lyndon Johnson in 1967. Education: B.A. from University of Scranton. Earlier federal service: District Court, E.D. Virginia.

Court
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Lyndon Johnson
Active
1962 – 2006
Party
Democratic

Education

  • B.A.University of Scranton (1938)

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (1967 – 2006) — appointed by Lyndon Johnson
  • JudgeDistrict Court, E.D. Virginia (1962 – 1967) — appointed by John Kennedy
  • Judge1960 – 1962
  • Associate judge1958 – 1960
  • Private practice1946 – 1958
  • U.S. Air Force staff sergeant1942 – 1945
  • Private practice1941 – 1942

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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 Butzner will decide any matter.