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Judge John Garrett Penn

Judge

District Court, District of Columbia

John Garrett Penn served as Judge on the District Court, District of Columbia from 1979 to 2007. The appointment came from Jimmy Carter in 1979.

Court
District Court, District of Columbia
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Jimmy Carter
Active
1979 – 2007
Party
Democratic
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (1979)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, District of Columbia (1979 – 2007) — appointed by Jimmy Carter
  • Judge1971 – 1979
  • Judge1970 – 1971
  • assistant chief1968 – 1970
  • reviewer1965 – 1968
  • General Litigation Section1961 – 1970
  • trial attorney1961 – 1965
  • U.S. Army1958 – 1961

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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 Penn will decide any matter.